June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Pride, which originated as a commemoration of the Stonewall Riot, is a time of self-affirmation and increased visibility for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Beyond being a celebration, Pride is also an important time for the uplifting of advocacy work being done by the community. We’ve compiled a list of ways to help get you started celebrating, learning, and participating in advocacy work this Pride Month.
Celebrate Pride
- Join IDEA at Ferndale Pride on June 3rd
- is a yoga and mental health fair raising money for taking place on June 4th in Ypsilanti
- Attend on June 10th & 11th in Hart Plaza
- Royal Oak is having a event on June 14th
- will be taking place on June 17th
- AttendÌý on June 24th in Rochester
- Macomb County Pride is hosting a on June 25th in Sterling Heights
Keep up-to-date on LGBTQIA+ Treatment Guidelines
As clinicians, it is important to be aware of the necessary guidelines for implementing affirming treatment with the LGBTQIA+ populations we work with. The American Psychological Association has suggested guidelines to assist clinicians in implementing this culturally competent practice with the LGBTQIA+ community, and . For more information on the relationship between Pride and psychology check out lastÌýyear’s blog.
Learn About the History ofÌý LGBTQIA+ Activism and the History of Pride
- adapted from the National Museum of American History
- Stonewall National Monument Resources
- from PBS
Buy From LGBTQIA+ Companies
- Visit Detroit:
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Local LGBTQIA+ Organizations to Support
Other Ways to Support
- Stay informed on anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation and how to fight it.
- Read LGBTQIA+ literature.
- Support LGBTQIA+ artists and musicians.
Most importantly keep learning and reflecting and remember that the challenges the LGBTQIA+ community faces are ongoing, not just history. Incorporate allyship into everyday action, not just during Pride Month.
A special thanks to The Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity Alliance (IDEA) E-Board for their contributions to this posting and the celebration of Pride Month at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×. Ìý