Celebrate the first day of Pride Month with messages of love and support for the LGBTQ people in your life.
, which is celebrated annually in June to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and to honor the Stonewall Uprising.
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray said:"HAPPY PRIDE MONTH. Time to proactively look back at how far we've come in our fight for equality and how far we have yet to go. A pride flag at the 2014 LGBTQ Pride March on June 29, 2014, in New York City. Tuesday, June 1, is the first day of Pride Month, dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ community.The YouTuber known as Dream said:"Pride month should be every month, so even though it's a little early, HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!!!!
Journalist and author Laura Kate Dale said:"Happy Pride Month to everyone—Out or closeted, visible or not, certain or exploring, of all sexualities and genders.
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