June is Pride Month. This annual commemoration pays homage to the 1969 Stonewall uprising in Manhattan, N.Y. which served as a defining moment for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. Pride Month celebrates the invaluable contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) Americans and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for this community.

Increase your cultural awareness by learning more about Pride Month history and LGBTQIA+ life and culture:

• Read more about the history of Pride Month.
• Explore Smithsonian’s exhibit and resources highlighting LGBTQIA+ culture.
• Learn more about the Resource Center and their impactful advocacy work in support of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Celebrate with our Dallas Symphony Pride Community group at the following events:

• Saturday June 1st Fairpark Pride Music Fest 11AM-9PM
• Sunday June 2nd Fairpark Pride Parade & Fest – DSO will be walking in the parade. Be on the lookout for a sign-up form.
• Saturday June 8th- Colorwaave Pride Event: Celebrating Pride through a creative lens.
• Saturday June 8th- Arboretum Pride in Bloom – We will have musicians playing from 10-11AM. https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/pride-in-bloom/

• Sunday June 9th – Arboretum Pride in Bloom – Visit our DS Pride table
• June 20th – Workshop LGBTQIA+ Ally Training
• June 21st – Dallas Arts District Pride block party

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Pride Month Reflections