Pride 2023 , like every year, runs through June and lasts a whole Month. Pride 2023 Â is part of an annual celebration that takes place every June to honour the LGBTQ+ community and their contribution to society. This month-long celebration is a time of reflection, remembrance, and celebration of the progress that has been made towards LGBTQ+ rights and equality. There are many reasons why we celebrate Pride Month, and in this post, we will explore some of the most important ones for Pride 2023
First and foremost, Pride Month is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and their diversity. The LGBTQ+ community is made up of people from all walks of life with different experiences, backgrounds, and identities. Pride Month is an opportunity to recognize and honor this diversity and to celebrate the unique contributions that each individual makes to our society.
Secondly, Pride Month is a time to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which took place in 1969 in New York City. The Stonewall Riots were a series of protests against police brutality and discrimination towards the LGBTQ+ community. These protests are widely regarded as the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. The Stonewall riots were a pivotal moment in history, and Pride Month serves as a reminder of the bravery and resilience of those who fought for LGBTQ+ rights.
Another important reason to celebrate Pride Month is to raise awareness about the ongoing struggles and discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community. Despite the progress that has been made towards LGBTQ+ rights and equality, discrimination and hate crimes are still a reality for many individuals within the community. Pride Month is an opportunity to raise awareness about these issues and to work towards creating a more inclusive and accepting society for all.
Pride Month is also an opportunity to celebrate the progress that has been made towards LGBTQ+ rights and equality. In recent years, there have been many important victories for the LGBTQ+ community, including the legalization of same-sex marriage in many countries around the world. Pride Month is a time to celebrate these victories, and to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of those who have fought tirelessly for LGBTQ+ rights.
Finally, Pride Month is a time for allies to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community. Allies are individuals who support and advocate for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, even if they do not identify as LGBTQ+ themselves. Pride Month is a time for allies to show their support and solidarity, and to work towards creating a more inclusive and accepting society for all.
In conclusion, there are many important reasons why we celebrate Pride Month. It is a time to celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community, to commemorate the Stonewall riots, to raise awareness about ongoing struggles and discrimination, to celebrate progress towards LGBTQ+ rights and equality, and to show support for the LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month is an opportunity for all of us to come together and work towards creating a more inclusive and accepting society for all.
In honour of the LGBT community and all those who support them, we have created a very special playlist for all of you to enjoy. Just like all of our friends who are celebrating Pride 23 there are mixes of songs you may not have heard, but we think you’re going to LOVE THEM – Â a very special thanks to the team at BPM Supreme for all their help
You can hear all these tracks on HOT100 or listen to them below