BPS: Pride Month (LGBTQI+)

June 2021 - Brevard Schools

Pride (LGBTQI+) Month

Pride Month is observed annually in June to promote equality and support the LGBTQI+ Community, often exhibited through festivals, marches and opportunities to showcase the colors of the rainbow and glitter which represents inclusion. It is a time to recognize the history, struggles, achievements, and continuing contributions of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community in the United States. The LGBT rights movement in the US was kickstarted in 1969 with the Stonewall riots, led by protestors striving for equality and safe spaces. Pride Day is also largely celebrated on June 28th, which commemorates the first Pride March held in New York City in 1970. The rainbow flag was designed in 1978 by Gilbert Baker. In 1999, President Bill Clinton was the first to officially recognize Pride Month. President Barack Obama announced the designation of the first national monument to LGBTQI+ rights in 2016.

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Brevard Schools embraces diversity and belonging. We are honored to support our students and employees year-round and at times of cultural and identity observances. We value our diversity and how it makes us stronger in building connections and serving all stakeholders with dignity and respect. Although every cultural observance above may not be recognized at this time by the Federal Government, Library of Congress, FDOE and/or recognized by the district in the past, they are publicly celebrated across our country, community and in many schools.