Make no mistake about it. June is one of the most important times of the year for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Questioning (LGBTQIA+) community in the United States and elsewhere. In June, parades with floats, celebrities and parties commemorate a period of change that was not expected to experience anywhere near this rate of progress during the mid 20th century. However, society’s perceptions of LGBTQIA+ individuals have changed dramatically since the Stonewall Riots in 1969 in New York City. With that being said there is still work that needs to be done in addition to the current progress made.
