“Pride month is less than a week away — a time dedicated to celebrating the history, impact and resilience of those in the LGBTQ community.
The first celebrations were organized in the U.S. about 55 years ago. What began in four American cities — New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago — is now a global movement with festivities in the U.K., Greece, Hungary, Thailand, Brazil, Mexico, and more.
These events draw massive crowds. In New York City, more than 2 million people attend its annual pride march, according to organizers. While, Brazil’s São Paulo — which is considered home to world’s biggest pride parade — sees an estimated 3 to 5 million people participate each year.
But the word “pride” was not always associated with colorful and lively festivities. Nor was it always a symbol for LGBTQ empowerment and strength…”
[Read the full article at npr.org]