Engage in pride through taking actions

One way to engage in Pride Month is through volunteering. There are many ways to volunteer during Pride, including helping with parades and festivals. Students can also assist community centers and organizations that provide resources to LGBTQ+ individuals, such as shelters, medical clinics and counseling services. One of these organizations is the San Francisco LGBT Center, which offers employment...

To engage in Pride Month, students can read books by LGBTQ+ authors or with LGBTQ+ themes. Over the years, LGBTQ+ literature has navigated changing social tides and legal restrictions. These stories serve to educate readers who do not identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as provide characters and messages that LGBTQ+ readers can relate to. A few recommendations: James Baldwin’s...

Students can also get involved with Pride Month through attending Pride events. Pride festivals and parades, open to everyone, are a fun way to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and meet new people. The festivals allow students to engage in pride-related activities by partying, dancing and having fun. There is no dress code, but many people wear bright, rainbow-colored garments reminiscent of the LGBTQ+...