Pride Month occurs annually in June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall riots and celebrate the LGBTQ+ communities and the ongoing pursuit of equal justice. Below, we have included some helpful resources to help you honor, learn, and celebrate.
What to Read
- We Are Everywhere by Matthew Riemer and Leighton Brown
- Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin
- The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai
- “The Gay Revolution: The Story of the Struggle” by Lillian Faderma
- Human Rights Campaign: Without Exception 2023 Resources
What to Listen to
- Act Up Oral History Project
- Sounds Fake But Okay podcast hosted by Sarah Costello and Kayla Kaszyca
- QUEERY hosted by Cameron Esposito
- Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the Archive hosted by Eric Marcus
- Inside the Closet hosted by Matteo Lane & Emma Willmann
What to Watch
- Spoiler Alert (2022) directed by Michael Showalter
- Carol (2015) directed by Todd Haynes
- Call Me By Your Name (2018) directed by Luca Guadagnino
- Moonlight (2016) directed by Barry Jenkins
- BPM (Beats Per Minute) (2017) directed by Robin Campillo
LGBTQ-Owned Businesses & Events To Support
Where To Donate
- Housing Works
- Stonewall Community Foundation
- The Trevor Project
- Ali Forney Center
- LGBTQ Freedom Fund
For more resources on how to celebrate Pride Month 2023, please reach out to [email protected].