Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month) is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. The Stonewall riots were a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. In the United States the last Sunday in June was initially celebrated as “Gay Pride Day,” but the actual day was flexible. In major cities across the nation the “day” soon grew to encompass a month-long series of events. Today, celebrations include pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia and concerts, and LGBT Pride Month events attract millions of participants around the world. Memorials are held during this month for those members of the community who have been lost to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally. In 1994, a coalition of education-based organizations in the United States designated October as LGBT History Month. In 1995, a resolution passed by the General Assembly of the National Education Association included LGBT History Month within a list of commemorative months. LGBT History Month is also celebrated with annual month-long observances of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, along with the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. National Coming Out Day (October 11), as well as the first “March on Washington” in 1979, are commemorated in the LGBT community during LGBT History Month. Come celebrate LGBT Pride Month with GALA at these events -- |
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June 10, 2017 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
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GALA will have a booth at North Texas Pride in historic Downtown Plano, Saigling House at Haggard Park. The event will be filled with entertainment, give-a-way prizes, food & beverage, and kid activities, vendors/sponsor booths, and more. |
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June 15, 2017 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Third Thursday Happy Hour is a time to connect with old friends and meet new ones; check in with what is going on in the LGBT community; toast happy times; enjoy some fabulous free bites, and prepare for the coming days. Always a gay ole time!
This month we welcome the Dallas Wings to join us and share news and information about the organization and game schedule. And they're bringing swag and tickets to give away!
Thanks to Blue Martini Plano for hosting us again!!
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June 25, 2017 1:00 PM -6:00 PM |
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Fears for Queers LGBT Film Festival VII! Once again, DOA Blood Bath Film Festivals is proud to host Fears for Queers LGBT Film Festival to benefit The Gay & Lesbian Alliance (GALA) of North Texas Youth Program (GALA Youth). The World Premier of Carlos Suarez's film THIEVES will occur at Fears for Queers VII on Sunday, June 25th at the Texas Theatre! |
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Chris Moore's horror film "Blessed Are the Children" to screen at Fears for Queers VII. |
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100% of proceeds from donations, sponsorships, and ticket sales will be donated to GALA Youth. |
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June 27, 2017 5:00 PM -8:00 PM |
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Join us at Durkins Pizza. This monthly event has become a community favorite: family friendly, networking, socializing, happy hour, rock n roll and the best pizza! Plus Michael Durkin donates 10% of sales to GALA Youth. |
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