Pride Month is an important time for those in the 2SLGBTQ+ community and the city’s in which we live. From Pride Weekend, to Pride events: it is our time to show that LOVE IS LOVE!

But what about after Pride Month ends? While we may think Pride is only within the month of June, it can be celebrated all year round.

Here are some ways you can show your Pride 365 days a year!

 

Support and spend at 2SLGBTQ+ businesses.

Be an ally all year!

Being an Ally means:

Confronting challenges that 2SLGBTQ+ people face, whether it be:

  • Heterosexism: assuming everyone is or should be straight
  • Biprejudice: harmful, preconceived ideas about bisexual people
  • Transprejudice: harmful, preconceived ideas about transgender people
  • Heterosexual Privilege: Everyday privileges straight people have (example: the ability to display attraction/affection freely in public)

Be inclusive with the community you’re apart of,  whether at work, home, or out in public.

Examples include adding pronouns to your email in the workplace:

  • Using a first and last name instead of the traditional gender titles (Mr., Mrs.)
  • Using they/theirs instead of he/his, she/hers, his/hers
  • Instead of saying this is my wife/husband or boyfriend/girlfriend, use partner/spouse

And removing harmful language from your vocabulary that can be offensive to the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Volunteer/donate to 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy groups.

Consume Queer Media and Entertainment

Whether it be in movies, television shows, or on social media, consuming 2SLGBTQ+ content is important in learning about the community all year round.