Pride Month - 14/06/2021
What is Pride Month?
Pride month celebrates the equality, dignity, and increased visibility of LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, transgender, Queer+) people as a social group. In the past, people shamed others for liking the same gender or wanting to change who they are because they all thought that a girl goes with a boy and that is how it should be. We still do this but most people have started to accept that people can love, be, or not be whoever they want. Pride month isn't just about celebrating who we love but also giving courage to the people who aren't brave enough to stand up for who they are and what they like to do. Personally, I think we have choices on who we are and what we do. People should stand up with pride to celebrate their sexuality and gender. That is the reason why it is called pride month so don't stand there and judge those who are proud o be who they are.
Topic: Pink Shirt Day
What is the point of Pink Shirt Day?
Pink Shirt Day is an antibullying campaign that celebrates others' differences and it creates a safe environment that makes people feel valued, respected, and it gives those who are being bullied support. Every year schools, workplaces, organizations, and individuals come together and join the movement against bullying. Pink Shirt Day started in Canida in, 2007 when 2 students stood up against a homophobic bully who was taunting a new Yr 10 student for wearing a pink shirt. We have been wearing pink shirts during this day since 2009 when people started to join from all around New Zealand. Pink Shirt Day is important, not only because it shows support but because it shows bravery and respect.
