What Is Pride Month?
Celebrated annually during the month of June, Pride Month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising. Commonly referred to as "Stonewall," this event was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. While it is recognized as a marker for "Gay" liberation in the U.S., it is important to acknowledge that multiple LGTBQIA identities -- including transgender people of color -- were pivotal in the success of Stonewall.
The first Pride march was held on June 28, 1970 in New York City, one year after Stonewall.
2024 Pride Month Book Read
Join us for our 2024 Pride Monthbook club as we read "I Don't Want to Die Poor," by Michael Arceneaux. Voted by NPR as one of the best books of 2020, "I Don’t Want to Die Poor" is an unforgettable and relatable examination about what it’s like leading a life that often feels out of your control. These razor-sharp essays will still manage to make you laugh and remind you that you’re not alone in this often intimidating journey.
Michael has never shied away from discussing his struggles with debt, but in "I Don’t Want to Die Poor," he reveals the extent to which it has an impact on every facet of his life—how he dates; how he seeks medical care (or in some cases, is unable to); how he wrestles with the question of whether or not he should have chosen a more financially secure path; and finally, how he has dealt with his “dream” turning into an ongoing nightmare as he realizes one bad decision could unravel all that he’s earned. You know, actual “economic anxiety.”
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2024 Pride Heroes
Ashlee Marie Preston
Ashlee Marie Preston is an award-winning Media Personality, Producer and Civil Rights Activist. She is historically the first trans woman to become Editor in Chief of a national publication and the first openly trans person to run for state office in California.
Lydia X.Z. Brown
Lydia X. Z. Brown is a disability justice advocate, organizer, educator, attorney, strategist, and writer whose work has largely focused on violence against multiply-marginalized disabled people, especially institutionalization, incarceration, and policing.
Julio Salgado
A gay, Mexican-born artist, Julio Salgado’s art focuses on the stories of undocumented and queer people impacted by the DREAM Act, including telling his own narrative of what it means to experience the intersections of his identity.
Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
Laxmi Narayan Tripathi is a transgender/Hijra rights activist, bollywood actress, Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer and motivational speaker in Mumbai, India. She is the first transgender person to represent Asia Pacific in the UN in 2008.
Ann Dunkin (Tech Alum)
Ann Dunkin currently serves as Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Department of Energy, where she manages the Department’s information technology (IT) portfolio and modernization; oversees the Department’s cybersecurity efforts; leads technology innovation and digital transformation; and enables collaboration across the Department.
Pauli Murray
Pauli Murray was a lawyer, writer, poet, organizer, and Episcopal priest. Murraybecame the first African American to receive a J.D. from Yale Law in 1965. Their theories contributed to the legal groundwork for much of the civil rights movement, and their arguments and interpretation of the Constitution helped win the fights for public school desegregation, women’s rights in the workplace, and the extension of LGBTQ+ rights through the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
A Message for Pride Month
Does your Georgia Tech department, college or organization looking for a message of pride to use for your communications? Feel free to use the one below!
A Message of Pride:
As we celebrate Pride during the month of June, it is important that we acknowledge, accept, and believe that pride thrives in difference. Pride month celebrates the nuanced and valid lived experiences of LGTBQIA people, globally. It celebrates LGBTQIA people of different races and ethnicities, faiths, abilities, ages, genders, and socio-economic backgrounds. LGBTQIA communities are vital to our collective human experience. As we reminisce on the Stonewall protests of 1969 that paved the way for this month-long celebration, we celebrate and take pride in gender and sexuality variance, the power of intersectionality, different lived experiences, and hope for a world that uplifts and is proud of difference. We have the power to reshape our societies for the better and we celebrate the opportunity to continue this journey during Pride month and beyond. Happy Pride! [You can use this space here to include department/organization specific content.]
For tools and resources you can utilize to support and advocate for LGBTQIA identities, please visit the LGTBQIA Resource Center.
Pride Month Events
Don't miss out on the wonderful events for Pride Month! Check below to see the events being offered each week of June as well as important awareness days! Events listed include both events happening at Georgia Tech and the Atlanta community. If you would like to have your Pride Month event added to our calendar, please contact William Britto.
Week 1, June 2 - June 8, 2024
Sunday, June 2 | Atlanta Dream Pride Night | Gateway Center Arena | 3 p.m.| Contact: Karlie Burrell
Join the LGBTQIA Resource Center staff as we kick-off Pride Month with the Atlanta Dream WNBA basketball team! Don't miss out on the best of the ATL-based entertainment options in the Pride community and deck out the arena in a vivid Pride-themed montage! The night will include giveaways, video board graphics and decor. Select Pride merch items will also be a big component for this night, as we know this is a driver for Pride-themed sports events in Atlanta.
Tuesday, June 4 | Pride Kickoff Breakfast | Smithgall Atrium | 9:30 - 11 a.m. | Contact: William Britto
Stop by the Smithgall Student Services building for a Pride month kick-off breakfast! This will be a great start to building community and belonging for the month of June!
Thursday, June 6 | Unicorn Happy Hour | CODA Building - Collective Food Hall | 4 - 6 p.m. | Contact: Tegra Myanna
Join PRIDE ERG for a social at the CODA Building - Collective Food Hall. For more information, please contact Tegra Myanna.
Week 2, June 9 - 15, 2024
Wednesday, June 12 | Pulse Night of Remembrance| All Day
The LRC will hold space on Instagram to remember the victims whose lives were taken on June 12, 2016 at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, FL. There will also be space on Instagram for community connection. Follow us on Instagram.
Wednesday, June 12 | "I Don't Want to Die Poor," Summer Book Club Meeting | Virtual | 2 -3 p.m. EST | Contact: William Britto
Join the LGBTQIA Resource Center for our Pride book club meeting as we discuss "I Don't Want to Die Poor" written by Michael Arceneaux.
Friday, June 14 | Pride Day at Six Flags | Six Flags Over Georgia | 1 - 8 p.m. | Contact: William Britto
Don't miss out on summer fun as we ride for pride at Six Flags Over Georgia! There are limited tickets available and they will be offered on a first come-first served basis. To secure your FREE ticket, please RSVP! There are only 15 tickets available! We hope to see you there!
Week 3, June 16 - 22, 2024
Monday, June 17 | Expresso Yourself | Ramblin' Wreck Garage| 10 - 11 a.m. | Contact: Tegra Myanna
Join the LGBTQIA Resource Center and Pride ERG for an ice coffee break at the student center by the Ramblin' Wreck garage. Institute Communications will also be there to provide professional photos with Ramblin' Reck and group photos. Group photos will be utilized for Resource Center/ERG brochures, websites, and content.
Wednesday, June 19 | Juneteenth | All Day
Celebrate Juneteenth! Be sure to follow us on Instagram to learn about what Juneteenth is and how you can honor this historical moment in United States history.
Thursday, June 20 |Pride Ice Cream Social | LGBTQIA Resource Center | 12 - 1:30 p.m. | Contact: William Britto
Join the Resource Center for an open ice cream social! Stop by to enjoy our delicious ice cream buffet that includes a unique selection of toppings and sauces! While this social is geared for LGBTQIA graduate students, all are welcome!
Week 4, June 23 - 29, 2024
Wednesday, June 26 | "I Don't Want to Die Poor," Summer Book Club Meeting | Virtual | 2 -3 p.m. EST | Contact: William Britto
Join the LGBTQIA Resource Center for our Pride book club meeting as we discuss "I Don't Want to Die Poor" written by Michael Arceneaux.
Thursday, June 27 | Movie Night: Paris Is Burning | LGBTQIA Resource Center | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Contact: Karlie Burrell
Join us at the LRC to enjoy a queer film with friends! We’ll be watching Paris is Burning on the Center TV and providing snacks, drinks, and pizza.
Pride ERG - Faculty and Staff Events
Unicorn Happy Hour
Thursday, June 6 | 4 - 6 p.m. | The CODA Building - Collective Food Hall
Inviting all Georgia Tech faculty and staff to a Pride Month happy hour hosted by the PRIDE Employee Resource Group at the CODA Building - Collective Food Hall.
Pride Trivia!
Thursday, June 13 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rafael Bras, Student Center
Join PRIDE ERG for an entertaining and educational Pride Month trivia lunch! Test your knowledge of LGBTQ+ history, pop culture, and iconic figures while enjoying a lunch time break and great company. Whether you’re a fierce ally or a proud member of the community, this event is for everyone!
Expresso Yourself!
Monday, June 17 | 10 - 11 a.m. | Ramblin' Reck Garage
Join the LGBTQIA Resource Center and Pride ERG for an ice coffee break at the student center by the Ramblin' Reck garage. Institute Communications will also be there to provide professional photos with Ramblin' Reck and group photos. Group photos will be utilized for Resource Center/ERG brochures, websites, and content.
Resources
Southern Fried Queer Pride Festival
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:
JUNE 26TH: THE VAST UNSAID! A Lesbian Dance Party
JUNE 26TH: AFRODISIAC: A Black Sex Workshop
JUNE 25TH: TRANSISTANCE! A Trans & Non-Binary Cabaret & Open Mic
JUNE 24TH: 10 FRIED YEARS: A Retrospective Gallery Opening
JUNE 27TH: PEACH PIT PAGEANT All-Stars
JUNE 28TH: HAWT SAUCE! A Queer Dance Party
JUNE 28TH: T4T! A Trans & Non-Binary Dance Party
JUNE 29TH: SWEET TEA! A Queer Variety Show
JUNE 29TH & 30TH: SFQP Festival x Community Market Artist Market
JUNE 29TH & 30TH: IN THE LOT! Outdoor Festival Live Entertainment Stage
JUNE 29TH & 30TH: DIRTY WORK: Workshops & Skillshares
JUNE 29TH & 30TH: QUEER THREADS! A Pop-Up Thrift Shop
JUNE 30TH: CINEQUEER Film Night
Legal Resources
LGBTQ+ Rights in America - LGBTQ+ Quality in America - Article
Know Your Rights - LGBTQ Rights - Article
Contact Georgia State Legislators - Information Page
Addressing Anti-Transgender Violence - Publication
US Department of Education, Resources for LGBTQI+ Students - Information Page
ACLU Georgia, LGTBQ Rights - Information Page