How Well Do You Understand Gay Pride?

Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson created S.T.A.R. (Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries).

Marsha P. Johnson is most popularly known as the "Leader of the Stonewall Riots". She was a transgender woman and LGBTQ+ rights activist who played a significant role in the Stonewall uprising in 1969, which is considered a pivotal moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Johnson's activism and advocacy work made her a prominent figure in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, particularly for transgender individuals. She co-founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) and dedicated her life to advocating for the rights and visibility of marginalized communities.

Pink and turquoise were dropped from the Pride flag. The original Pride flag, designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978, consisted of eight colors, including pink and turquoise. However, due to the unavailability of pink fabric and the high cost of turquoise fabric, these colors were eventually removed. The flag now consists of six colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.

Montreal was the first-ever Canadian city to host an official pride march. This event marked an important milestone in Canadian LGBTQ+ history, as it paved the way for other cities to follow suit. Montreal's pride march has since become an annual tradition, celebrating diversity, promoting LGBTQ+ rights, and fostering a sense of community and acceptance.

The National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights happened after the Stonewall riots. The Stonewall riots, which took place in 1969, were a series of spontaneous demonstrations by the LGBTQ+ community in response to a police raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York City. The riots marked a turning point in the gay rights movement, sparking widespread activism and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. In 1979, the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights was organized, bringing together thousands of people to demand equal rights and protections for the LGBTQ+ community.

The Pride March is held in June to commemorate the Stonewall riots. The Stonewall riots were a series of spontaneous, violent demonstrations by members of the LGBTQ+ community in response to a police raid that took place in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn in New York City. The riots are widely considered to be the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, and holding the Pride March in June serves as a reminder of the struggle and resistance that led to progress in LGBTQ+ rights.

The Trevor Project was founded in 1998.

The largest pride parade took place in São Paulo. São Paulo is known for hosting one of the biggest LGBTQ+ events in the world, attracting millions of participants and spectators each year. The city's pride parade is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, diverse representation, and celebration of LGBTQ+ rights and visibility.

The pride flag initially had 8 colors. The flag was designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978 and each color represented a different aspect of the LGBTQ+ community. The colors included pink for sex, red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, turquoise for magic/art, indigo for serenity, and violet for spirit. However, due to the unavailability of pink and turquoise fabric, the flag was later reduced to 6 colors, which are the ones commonly used today.

GLAAD, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, was founded in 1985. This organization was established to promote LGBTQ+ rights and representation in media and to combat homophobia and discrimination. Since its inception, GLAAD has been working towards creating a more inclusive and accepting society for the LGBTQ+ community through advocacy, education, and media engagement.