Pride Month , which celebrates the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community, is observed each year in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States.

Here's what to know about Pride Month, why it's held in June and more:

What is Pride Month?

Use of the word "Pride" to describe festivities and events held in support of gay rights was popularized during a surge in the American gay rights movement around 1970. Today, "Pride" is often used by members of the LGBTQ+ community to communicate their stance against discrimination and to encourage each other to be proud of their identities.

When is Pride Month?

Pride Month commemorates the Stonewall Riot , which occurred in June 1

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