In recognition of the LGBTQIA+ community, June is designated as Pride Month across the world. This month is dedicated to the recognition of the identities and contributions of people who are LGBTQIA+. Pride Month is traced back to the Stonewall Uprising in New York City on June 28, 1969—a tipping point that changed LGBTQ+ activism and the Gay Rights Liberation Movement in the United States. As we celebrate Pride, let us also reaffirm our continuing commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their identity, feel they belong in our community.
As we celebrate Pride Month, both on and off campus, we invite you to engage in various programs organized throughout our community.
Local Events:
- Bloomfield’s Annual LGBTQIA+ Pride Flag Raising on Friday, June 6, 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
- Bloomfield Town Hall, Front Lawn Flag Pole, 800 Bloomfield Ave.
- Tracy’s Pride Ride with Grand Marshal Anne Stanback and Bike West Hartford on Thursday, June 12, at 6 p.m.
- BiCiCo at 616 New Park Ave, West Hartford
- Pride Rally and Festival on June 21, Rally at 10:30 a.m., Festival at noon
- Speakers! Live Music! Drag Performances! Vendors! Food Trucks! Family Activities!
- West Hartford Town Hall, 50 S. Main St., West Hartford, CT
- Pride Storytime (Ages 6 and under with parents/caregivers) on Wednesday, June 25, 11 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
- Hartford Public Library, Camp Field Library
- Pride in STEAM: Science and Art Family Event on Wednesday, June 25, 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
- Hartford Public Library, Barbour Library
The Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging encourages everyone to further explore the resources below to engage with Pride Month:
Articles:
- The History of Pride: How Activists Fought to Create LGBTQ+ Pride
- LGBTQ+ History Timeline
- LGBTQ+ Artists and Projects You Need to Know About
- LGBTQI+ Pride| National Archives
Movies and Shows:
- The Birdcage (1996)
- Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
- Moonlight (2016)
- Orange is the New Black
- Steven Universe
- More LGBTQIA+ Movies and Shows
Videos:
LGBTQIA+ Terminology:
Questions, comments, or suggestions? Contact Christine Grant, Assistant Vice President, Inclusive Excellence and Belonging at cgrant@hartford.edu; 860.768.4220, or Jordan Brown, Inclusive Excellence and Belonging Coordinator at jorbrown@hartford.edu; 860.768.4932.