The month of June was chosen for LGBT Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. Wilson originated the idea, served as founder on the first coordinating committee, and chose October as the month of celebration. It was founded by Missouri high-school history teacher Rodney Wilson. LGBT History Month originated in the United States, and was first celebrated in 1994. June is Pride Month and below are a few facts about why this month is celebrated.
Pride, as opposed to shame and social stigma, is the predominant outlook that bolsters most LGBT rights movements. Gay pride or LGBT pride is the promotion of the self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people as a social group.
