Celebrate LGBTQ Pride
Updated: Oct 29
June is Pride month
What Does LGBTQ+ Mean? A Guide to Pride, Flags and Inclusion
LGBTQ+ is an umbrella term representing diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and experiences. Pride celebrates visibility, community, equality and the freedom to express who you are without fear or shame.
To explore what each letter in LGBTQ+ stands for, the history and meaning of the traditional Rainbow Pride Flag, and the many other flags that represent different identities and communities see our dedicated LGBTQ+ Info Hub where we also answer common questions about respectful language, inclusivity and how to become a better ally.
Whether you're learning something new, looking to understand someone else's experience or simply curious about the meaning of Pride, this is a place to start - LGBTQ+ Info Hub
Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, kindness and respect, regardless of their identity, gender or whom they love. Understanding and celebrating our differences helps create a more accepting world where everyone can feel safe, valued and free to be themselves.
Pride Month
June is Pride Month a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities, recognise their contributions to history and society, and reflect on the importance of equality, acceptance and inclusion.
Did you know that South Africa hosted its first Pride parade in Johannesburg on 13 October 1990? Held during the final years of apartheid, it was widely recognised as the first Pride march on the African continent. The event marked an important moment in the country's history, bringing visibility to LGBTQ+ people during a period when discrimination and inequality were deeply entrenched.
Pride Month is about more than colourful parades and celebrations. It is an opportunity to honour the people who have helped advance LGBTQ+ rights, celebrate the diversity that makes our communities unique, and acknowledge the progress still needed to ensure everyone can live authentically and with dignity.
At MoodTime, we believe that everyone deserves respect, acceptance and the freedom to be themselves. Whether through learning, listening, challenging prejudice or supporting inclusive communities, we can all play a part in creating a world where people feel safe, valued and accepted for who they are.
The original Pride Flag was created by Gilbert Baker, an openly gay activist from Kansas, and was flown for the first time in 1978 at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade.
The modern-day gay rainbow flag now bears six meaningful colours:
Red means life
Orange means healing
Yellow means sunlight
Green means nature
Blue means harmony
Purple means spirit
For the past several decades LGBTQ and women recording music artists have openly declared their "true colours” and supported gay rights, empowered LGBTQ communities, this in return gave these ladies some of the most iconic gay anthems of all time. There is no better way to celebrate Pride than to honour two of the most popular music artists who have influenced LGBTQ movements. Yip, we are talking about Cher and Lady Gaga.
Celebrate LGBTQ Pride
Why wait for a certain month of the year!! Party on....
The above videos are hosted and shared from the artists official accounts on YouTube
Celebrate LGBTQ Pride
At MoodTime, we believe everyone deserves to feel welcome, respected and free to express themselves without judgement. We recognise that LGBTQ+ people have diverse identities, relationships and experiences, and that every individual's journey is unique.
We support dignity, privacy, consent, inclusive language and the freedom to be yourself. By encouraging open-mindedness, understanding and mutual respect, we hope to contribute to a more inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and accepted.
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