Pride Month
Happy Pride Month from the College of Public Health! ️ This June, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and the Stonewall Riots of 1969, a pivotal moment in the fight for equality. While Pride celebrations have existed for decades, federal recognition in the US came in 1999 when President Bill Clinton declared June "Gay & Lesbian Pride Month." Since then, it's become a continuous celebration of LGBTQ+ rights and achievements. Public health champions the well-being of ALL people, and we're committed to creating a healthier future where everyone can thrive, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Resources
UK's Office of LGBTQ* Resources
LGBTQ* Resources is the University of Kentucky's central hub for accessing information, groups, and services related to diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.
An LGBTQ+ Guide to Lexington
Lexington is home to a large, vibrant LGBTQ+ community represented in every facet of the city.
Lexington Pride Festival
The Lexington Pride Festival is a community celebration to empower and bring awareness to the intersectional lives of LGBTQIA+ Kentuckians.
Lexington Pride Center
A 501(c)(3) non-profit that creates and manages safe and inclusive spaces, programming, and services, including Lexington’s LGBTQIA+ community center and the Lexington Pride Festival, at no cost to those we serve.
Library of Congress | Pride Month
The collections of the Library of Congress contain many books, posters, sound recordings, manuscripts and other material produced by, about and for the LGBTQ community.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. They provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.
