June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and the + recognizes other identities not encompassed by the acronym) community. Pride began as a commemoration and celebration of the New York City Stonewall Uprising, which is often cited as the start of the modern LGBTQIA+ Civil Rights movement. According to Governor Whitmer’s , “Michigan has been at the forefront of advancing civil rights for LGBTQ+ people, beginning with the nation鈥檚 first non-discrimination ordinance passed in 1972 in East Lansing, and the nation鈥檚 first Civil Rights Commission to independently recognize that discrimination ‘because of sex’ includes sexual orientation and gender identity in 2018.” The rise in over the past few years makes these, and other protections, all the more important.
For clinicians, Pride presents an opportunity to ensure proper awareness of the necessary guidelines for implementing affirming treatment with the LGBTQIA+ populations. The American Psychological Association has suggested guidelines to assist clinicians in implementing this culturally competent practice with the LGBTQIA+ community: 听补苍诲听.聽Additional considerations for聽 are also necessary.聽For more information on the relationship between Pride and psychology, check out this聽blog from Dr. Shepler.
In celebration of Pride Month, the 桃色视频 is highlighting opportunities to join celebrations across Metro-Detroit this year.
is the largest Pride celebration in the state and will be taking place in Hart Plaza on June 6th and 7th. Motor City Pride includes a parade taking place at noon on June 7th, multiple entertainment stages featuring LGBTQIA+ artists, and a variety of vendor booths highlighting LGBTQIA+ non-profits and small businesses
strives to be a place for not only individuals, but also for families to gather in celebration and support of the LGBTQIA+ community. This year, Warren City Pride is taking place on June 13th at the Warren Civic Library. The event is free to attend, and all funds raised will be used to support LGBTQIA+ families in Warren and surrounding areas.
Schoolcraft College is hosting the on June 20th from 11 AM to 2 PM. The event features local vendors, live entertainment, food, and family fun.
This year, Farmington is taking a new direction with its Pride celebrations and is launching its first-ever on June 20th from 4-8 PM. This event will be creating an evening of shared community through partnership with small businesses located in the downtown area.
will be taking place from 1-5 PM on June 28th in downtown Berkley. Berkley Pride began as a grassroots gathering and has evolved into an annual celebration bringing thousands of people together to celebrate the spirit of belonging. Berkley Pride features a live DJ and music, vendor booths, food, a kids’ activity tent, and a teen lounge, which means there is truly something for everyone to enjoy.
Pride doesn鈥檛 just end in June! MSP鈥檚 student organization IDEA will be attending聽 on July 25th, and there are Pride events scheduled through September. For more of these opportunities, check out Pride Source鈥檚 .