June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate LGBTQIA+ identities, equality, diversity, and inclusion. Communities around the world mark the occasion with events that raise awareness about issues such as discrimination and transgender rights. It is also a great opportunity to learn more about LGBTQ terminology and advocacy. As language continues to evolve, understanding these changes can help us communicate with greater respect and awareness.
As well
aware, each letter in the acronym LGBTQIA+ means:
L: Lesbian
G: Gay
B:
Bi(sexual)
T:
Trans(gender)
Q: Queer
or Questioning (sexuality and/or gender identity)
I:
Intersex
A: Asexual
or Aromantic
+: The
plus sign (+) includes other gender identities and sexual orientations not
specifically named in the LGBTQ acronym, such as pansexual and gender-fluid
individuals.
No matter
what you are, you should be proud of yourself. Do not spend the rest of your
life being something that is not you.
In the Pride
Month, I would like to send my short piece of poem to give my love to those who
proudly call themselves LGBTQIA+ but never wish to be negatively labeled or
misconstrued by others in this world.
by Jean J.
Lee
Live in the faith of your true self
Glow
in the dark like a lonely pharos in the sea
Be
something that you truly are
Thoroughly explore the inside of your soul
Quietly
but powerfully raise your voice in this world
Inspire your crying friends to step up
and speak
Accept and appreciate yourself just the
way you are
+ Be proud!
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