What is Pride Month?

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Pride Month is an annual celebration commemorating the events of June 1969, when an uprising at the Stonewall Inn in New York City became a watershed moment in the Gay Liberation Movement.

Champion LGBTQI+ Youth

As youth-serving professionals, you play an important role in supporting the positive development of all youth, including LGBTQI+ youth.  

LGBTQI+ youth face unique challenges and associated health outcomes, including:

• Greater health disparities than their cisgender straight peers;
• Higher levels of suicidal ideation than cisgender straight peers;
• Increased risk of experiencing homelessness; and
• Increased experiences of being bullied.

Below, are ways you can advocate for LGBTQI+ youth during Pride Month and beyond.

Ways to Get Involved:

• Explore the archived webinars, “Creating Safe and Inclusive Spaces For LGBTQ+ Youth” and “Practical Strategies for Creating Welcoming & Supportive Environments for All Youth” to learn tips and strategies you can implement in your programming to foster inclusivity.
• Show your support for LGBTQI+ youth on social media by posting a Pride Month post.
• Share information from organizations that serve LGBTQ youth, like The Trevor Project.