June is LGBT Pride Month

June is LGBT Pride month, meant to recognize and honor the impact lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people have had in our communities. During Pride month, we celebrate diversity and recognize that everyone deserves to be respected for who they are, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Here are some ways to celebrate LGBT Pride Month:

• Read NCFY’s suggestions for being an LGBTQ-friendly space and for serving youth with open arms.
• Listen to two podcasts from NCFY:

A Theater Program Empowers LGBTQ Youth

Leadership Helps Youth Overcome Prejudice 

• Check out the It Gets Better Project. Take the pledge to speak up against hate and intolerance whenever and wherever you see it. Watch videos from folks who know, “It gets better,” or submit a video of your own.

Updated June 8, 2012