In Canada, Toronto’s Pride was launched in similar fashion after protests erupted when police raided four bathhouses in February 1981 and arrested hundreds of gay men. Pride has been celebrated every year in June since 1970 after the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York, when police raided the Stonewall Inn. More: Many have said things hurtful about the LGBTQ community in the past. More: Trump fears come true for LGBTQ: Column The simplest expression to help illustrate the continuing need for these days and months (other than “every day is men’s day” or “white history is celebrated every month” or “straight pride is every day”) is that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Undoubtedly - and like clockwork - some will wonder: But what about 'Straight Pride'? June is Pride Month, a time to reflect on and celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer history. In March, some men will decry the need for an International Women’s Day, celebrated on the 8th. In February, it’s, “Well, what about White History Month?” Editor's note: This column was originally published on June 1, 2018.Įvery time a month or week - or even a day - purporting to honor the achievements of a minority group starts, in storms some seldom-silent members of the majority with cries of “What about us?”
