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Time of India
39 minutes ago
- General
- Time of India
Pride Month: Why is it celebrated in June?
As June commences, the sixth month of the year comes in with a splash of colours, with the rainbow flag waving high and wide! It's Pride Month! Celebrated worldwide in June, Pride month is a time for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to celebrate diversity, identity, and achievements, while also recognizing historical struggles and advocating for equality. The month includes various events, such as parades, festivals, workshops, and memorials. Whether you identify as a non-binary individual, or are still figuring out where you stand in the gender spectrum – the month of June indeed is special for the members of the LGBTQ+ community. And it's not just non-binary folks, for whom June holds a special place – as allies, it is equally important for cisgender and heterosexual peers, as they strive to coexist harmoniously and make this world a better and safer place. But why June? Why is June celebrated as Pride Month? This annual observance traces its roots to a pivotal event in 1969—the Stonewall Riots in New York City—which ignited the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Here's a trip to the lanes of history of Pride. The Stonewall Riots of 1969: In the early hours of June 28, 1969, the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, was raided by police—a common occurrence at the time. However, this particular raid sparked an unprecedented uprising. Patrons of the bar, along with local residents, fought back against the police, leading to a series of protests and clashes that lasted for several days. These riots are widely considered the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Birth of Pride Parades : To commemorate the first anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, the first Gay Pride marches were held on June 28, 1970, in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These marches, known as the Christopher Street Liberation Day parades, marked the beginning of what would become an annual tradition of LGBTQ+ pride events. The choice of June for these events was symbolic, aligning with the month of the Stonewall Riots. Official recognition and expansion: The significance of June as Pride Month was officially recognized by the U.S. government in 1999 when President Bill Clinton declared June Gay and Lesbian Pride Month. In 2009, President Barack Obama expanded this recognition to include bisexual and transgender individuals, declaring June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Month. Over time, Pride celebrations have grown beyond the United States, with cities around the world hosting their own events in June to honor the LGBTQ+ community. These celebrations include parades, festivals, workshops, and memorials, fostering a sense of unity and visibility for LGBTQ+ individuals globally. The ongoing struggles and significance: While Pride Month serves as a celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and achievements, it also serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles for equality and acceptance. Issues such as discrimination, lack of legal protections, and violence against LGBTQ+ individuals persist, underscoring the importance of continued advocacy and activism. Pride Month provides an opportunity to reflect on the progress made and the work still needed to ensure equality for all members of the LGBTQ+ community. More than a 'celebration': Pride Month in June is more than just a series of events; it is a powerful reminder of the resilience, courage, and determination of the LGBTQ+ community. Rooted in the history of the Stonewall Riots, it continues to be a vital time for reflection, celebration, and advocacy, ensuring that the fight for LGBTQ+ rights remains visible and ongoing. TN: Transgender community celebrates 'Pride Month' in Chennai
USA Today
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Murders, ghosts and crime, oh my! New thriller books to keep you reading all summer
Murders, ghosts and crime, oh my! New thriller books to keep you reading all summer Like your books as dark and unpredictable as a summer thunderstorm? Thrillers are the perfect pick for your next summer read, whether you're taking it to the beach, on a road trip or curling up inside your air-conditioned living room. They've got just enough action to keep you turning the page and stay on top of your 2025 reading goal. And this year is already off to a thrilling start, with new high-stakes reads from Bill Clinton and James Patterson, S.A. Cosby, Alafair Burke and Stephen King. New thriller books to read this summer Here are 8 new thriller books published in 2025 to check out this summer, complete with chilling murders, creepy coincidences and twisted characters. 'The Dark Maestro' by Brendan Slocumb (out now) Music lovers and thriller readers rejoice – 'The Dark Maestro,' like Slocumb's other novels, is in perfect harmony with both. This thriller follows cello prodigy Curtis Wilson, who is forced to enter the witness protection program because of trouble with his drug-dealing father. Devastated to give up his music career, Curtis and his family realize they must take on the criminals to survive. 'A Thousand Natural Shocks' by Omar Hussain (out now) In 'A Thousand Natural Shocks,' a California journalist lives a double life. By day, he investigates the reemergence of a notorious serial killer. By night, he becomes entrenched in a criminal cult that promises him pills that erase trauma from his memory. But as he starts to lose his memories and sense of self, he discovers something even more sinister about the cult. 'The First Gentleman' by Bill Clinton and James Patterson (out June 2) The third thriller from the former president and bestselling author follows a First Gentleman on trial for murder. Journalist couple Brea and Garrett think they have the book deal of a lifetime investigating a potential murder by First Gentleman and former Patriots linebacker Cole Wright. Decades-old secrets unspool and threaten all involved, as well as the carefully crafted economic legislation the President is about to announce. 'The Ghostwriter' by Julie Clark (out June 3) In this new thriller, a ghostwriter is asked to write about the night her father's two siblings were found dead in their home in 1975. His silence on the matter crystallizes him as a potential suspect in the public eye, and the notoriety only increases when he becomes a horror writer. Now he's ready to tell his story. 'Glass Girls' by Danie Shokoohi (out June 24) Published under thriller queen Gillian Flynn's imprint, 'Glass Girls' follows Alice Haserot, a woman with the unique gift to channel ghosts. She's pregnant, and struggles with whether to keep the baby and pass on a curse that's plagued her family for generations. When her estranged family forces her to come home and use her gifts, the life she tried to escape catches up with her. 'Our Last Resort' by Clémence Michallon (out July 8) In 'Our Last Resort,' a brother and sister who were driven apart by an unspeakable tragedy are reunited after the brother is accused of murder. It's also not the first time Gabriel, the brother, has been accused of murder. The investigation forces Frida, the sister, to revisit their cult upbringing and reckon with the evidence mounting against him. 'Not Quite Dead Yet' by Holly Jackson (out July 22) This is the first adult novel from the author of 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder,' and it follows a young woman trying to solve her own murder. On Halloween night, Jet, the daughter of a wealthy New England family, is violently attacked by a person unknown. It leaves her with a catastrophic head injury that the doctors are sure will trigger a fatal aneurysm in a week – a deadline she'll try and use to find the enemy set on killing her. 'A Twist of Fate' by Se-Ah Jang (out July 29) 'A Twist of Fate' follows two women who meet on a train that changes the course of their lives. Jae-Young is on the run after murdering her abusive boyfriend when she meets a chatty mother and her infant son. But then the woman disappears, leaving her child for Jae-Young with instructions for how to get him to her in-laws. There, the in-laws assume Jae-Young is their daughter-in-law. Could this be the new life she was looking for? More books to read: Most anticipated releases for summer Clare Mulroy is USA TODAY's Books Reporter, where she covers buzzy releases, chats with authors and dives into the culture of reading. Find her on Instagram, subscribe to our weekly Books newsletter or tell her what you're reading at cmulroy@
Bloomberg
an hour ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Looking Back at the Good Old Days of Growth Under Biden
The US economy did not quite manage 3% annual economic growth during Joe Biden's four years as president. Real (that is, inflation-adjusted) gross domestic product grew an annualized 2.8% from his first to last quarter in office, according to data released last week by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the average of real GDP and real gross domestic income — which some economists believe does a better job of capturing the timing of economic fluctuations — grew 2.7%. Still, this was easily the best performance since Bill Clinton's presidency, and Biden's margin over the previous three presidents is so big that future GDP and GDI revisions (of which there will be many) are unlikely to change that.
Indianapolis Star
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Pride parades 2025: Here's when major cities are celebrating − and why
This June marks the 55th anniversary of the first LGBTQ+ Pride march held in the United States. LGBTQ+ Pride Month, also known simply as Pride Month, is held each June, an observation of queer culture through celebration and protest. Countless communities host Pride marches, demonstrations and parties to honor queer joy, but Pride Month's roots are tied to a darker time. The first LGBTQ+ Pride march was held in June 1970, just one year after New York City Police officers invaded the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, which resulted in a six-day riot in the neighborhood. Though raids and concurring protests and marches had been ongoing for decades before, the Stonewall Riots proved to be a quintessential moment for the LGBTQ+ community in the U.S. Here's a closer look at Pride Month's origins and how 10 major U.S. cities are celebrating this summer. DEI news: National Park Service removes 'transgender' from Stonewall National Monument website Opinion: Do you celebrate pride? Are you worried about Trump's impacts on it? Tell us. Pride Month is the entire month of June. Interested in learning about Pride events in major cities near you? Here's a look at some of the top Pride celebrations across the country. Parades; live entertainment; food, drink and merchandise vendors; community resources; and family-friendly activities are central to all of these events. Can't see the above chart in your browser? Visit The U.S. federal government declared June as "Gay & Lesbian Pride Month" in 1999 under former President Bill Clinton. The month was expanded to "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month" by former President Barack Obama in 2009. However, Pride Month dates back several decades before it was "officially" recognized by the federal government. The first Pride march was actually held in New York City on June 28, 1970, on the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. In the early hours of June 28, 1969, New York City police officers raided the now historic gay bar, Stonewall Inn. In New York at the time, homosexuality was considered a criminal offense and it wouldn't be until 1980 that "same-sex relationships" were decriminalized in the state. At the time, Stonewall Inn was owned by the mafia, who didn't care about its clientele and often tipped off law enforcement to "illegal" practices, according to the Library of Congress. Though the police had raided Stonewall Inn and countless others before, the events of June 28, 1969, known as the Stonewall Riots, spearheaded a six-day uprising for LGBTQ+ rights. Though no deaths were reported as part of the riots, protesters clashed violently with law enforcement, destroying windows and barricades and setting fires. In addition to the first Pride march in 1970, the Stonewall Riots led to the establishment of advocacy organizations like the Gay Liberation Front (July 1969), Human Rights Campaign (1980), GLAAD (1985) and PFLAG (1973). It wasn't until June 2003 that intimate, consensual same-sex relationships was decriminalized federally. And in 2015, same-sex marriage was legalized by the Supreme Court. Today, the Stonewall Inn remains open for customers. The bar is also a part of the greater Stonewall National Monument, which includes the bar and neighboring visitor center, located in Greenwich Village. The rainbow Pride flag is easy to spot during Pride Month. There are a few different Pride flags that have been created over the years, but the original flag, created in 1978 by Gilbert Baker featured nine colors: Hot pink for sex, red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, turquoise for magic and art, indigo for serenity and violet for the spirit of LGBTQ+ people, as outlined by the Humans Right Campaign.
USA Today
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Pride parades 2025: Here's when major cities are celebrating − and why
Pride parades 2025: Here's when major cities are celebrating − and why Show Caption Hide Caption The 5 Best Cities To Celebrate Pride Pride celebrations around the world mark the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights, blending vibrant parades with poignant reminders of past struggles. unbranded - Lifestyle This June marks the 55th anniversary of the first LGBTQ+ Pride march held in the United States. LGBTQ+ Pride Month, also known simply as Pride Month, is held each June, an observation of queer culture through celebration and protest. Countless communities host Pride marches, demonstrations and parties to honor queer joy, but Pride Month's roots are tied to a darker time. The first LGBTQ+ Pride march was held in June 1970, just one year after New York City Police officers invaded the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, which resulted in a six-day riot in the neighborhood. Though raids and concurring protests and marches had been ongoing for decades before, the Stonewall Riots proved to be a quintessential moment for the LGBTQ+ community in the U.S. Here's a closer look at Pride Month's origins and how 10 major U.S. cities are celebrating this summer. DEI news: National Park Service removes 'transgender' from Stonewall National Monument website Opinion: Do you celebrate pride? Are you worried about Trump's impacts on it? Tell us. When is LGBTQ+ Pride Month? Pride Month is the entire month of June. Pride around the US: Here's when major cities are celebrating Interested in learning about Pride events in major cities near you? Here's a look at some of the top Pride celebrations across the country. Parades; live entertainment; food, drink and merchandise vendors; community resources; and family-friendly activities are central to all of these events. Can't see the above chart in your browser? Visit When was LGBTQ+ Pride Month established? The U.S. federal government declared June as "Gay & Lesbian Pride Month" in 1999 under former President Bill Clinton. The month was expanded to "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month" by former President Barack Obama in 2009. However, Pride Month dates back several decades before it was "officially" recognized by the federal government. The first Pride march was actually held in New York City on June 28, 1970, on the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. Why was LGBTQ+ Pride Month established? In the early hours of June 28, 1969, New York City police officers raided the now historic gay bar, Stonewall Inn. In New York at the time, homosexuality was considered a criminal offense and it wouldn't be until 1980 that "same-sex relationships" were decriminalized in the state. At the time, Stonewall Inn was owned by the mafia, who didn't care about its clientele and often tipped off law enforcement to "illegal" practices, according to the Library of Congress. Though the police had raided Stonewall Inn and countless others before, the events of June 28, 1969, known as the Stonewall Riots, spearheaded a six-day uprising for LGBTQ+ rights. Though no deaths were reported as part of the riots, protesters clashed violently with law enforcement, destroying windows and barricades and setting fires. In addition to the first Pride march in 1970, the Stonewall Riots led to the establishment of advocacy organizations like the Gay Liberation Front (July 1969), Human Rights Campaign (1980), GLAAD (1985) and PFLAG (1973). It wasn't until June 2003 that intimate, consensual same-sex relationships was decriminalized federally. And in 2015, same-sex marriage was legalized by the Supreme Court. Today, the Stonewall Inn remains open for customers. The bar is also a part of the greater Stonewall National Monument, which includes the bar and neighboring visitor center, located in Greenwich Village. Why does a rainbow flag represent Pride Month? The rainbow Pride flag is easy to spot during Pride Month. There are a few different Pride flags that have been created over the years, but the original flag, created in 1978 by Gilbert Baker featured nine colors: Hot pink for sex, red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, turquoise for magic and art, indigo for serenity and violet for the spirit of LGBTQ+ people, as outlined by the Humans Right Campaign. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
