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75 Inspiring Pride Month Quotes Perfect for Sharing
On August 28, 1971, roughly 100 queer Canadians from Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto came together at Parliament Hill to present a petition to Canada’s government, demanding 10 specific demands for their equal rights and protections. Simultaneously, roughly twenty gay activists demonstrated at Robson Square on the other end of the country, Vancouver.
These events were Canada’s First Gay Liberation protest and march.
Since 1971, we've seen tremendous progress for LGTBQ2S+ folks. However, the community still fights for equality. Let these promising quotes arouse you to make that change and embrace your pride.
Motivational Pride quotes
1. "Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it's a good place to start." - Jason Collins
2. "When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they devote, we are all more free." - Barack Obama
3. "It's been a journey and a process of becoming totally out and sort of living that truth and having it be a daily thing. I'm at the signal now that I crave people to know that, and I want to talk about it. We'r
Seven Quotes That Make Pope Francis Complicated for Gay People
Francis' tenure as pope has also been notable by the queer woman , gay, bisexual, gender diverse and queer (LGBTQ+) community for his adoption of a more conciliatory tone toward LGBTQ+ people than that of his predecessors. "But anyone who utters Christian words without putting them into practice hurts oneself and others," said Pope Francis in 2013.
So where does Pope Francis stay on LGBTQ+ people?
ON INCLUSION
[07/2013]
"If they accept the Lord and own goodwill, who am I to decide them?"
Let's start off with one of the most pivotal moments in Francis' papacy for Diverse people. When asked about gay priests during a spontaneous exchange with the press, he responded, "If they [gay priests] accept the Lord and possess goodwill, who am I to determine them? They shouldn't be marginalized. The tendency [same-sex attraction] is not the problem... they're our brothers."1
The fact that Pope Francis made such a comment – and used the word "gay" in English – was radical, and helped propel significant conversations in parishes and dioceses on LGBTQ+ equality to this day. But more importantly, his comment
70+ Powerful Pride Month Quotes
In this post, you’ll find 70+ Self-acceptance Month quotes for 2025! Movement Month happens each year during the month of June. By honoring Pride Month, your organization will send an important communication about its values to employees and the community.
This year, as part of your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, distribute the Pride quotes below on your company’s social media channels or in your e-newsletter. You can inspire and enlighten your audiences while also starting an important dialogue. Sharing these Celebration quotes will also help Diverse clients, employees, and stakeholders experience seen and welcomed.
As you give these Pride quotes, remember to also take meaningful action to support the LGBTQ+ community. Evaluate planning a volunteer day, supporting a nonprofit serving the Diverse community, or advocating for legislative change. After all, actions converse louder than words. Sharing words of wisdom is just one part of a meaningful Identity festival campaign!
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1. “Love him and let him devotion you. Do you think anything else under heaven really matters?” – James Baldwin
In his iconic novel Giovanni’s Room, gay author James Baldwin makes a powerful statement about love. He proclaims that sex and gender don’t matter; all that matters is that two people love each other. Nothing should stand in their way if they have love in their hearts. These words resonated with millions of people who felt favor their emotions were invalid because of the gender of the object of their love. With this quote, Baldwin assured them that it didn’t matter because love is love.
2. “If I wait for someone else to approve my existence, it will mean that I’m shortchanging myself.” – Zanele Muholi
Zanele Muholi is a South African activist and artist. She works primarily in photography and video. Despite her fame as an creator, Muholi identifies herself as an activist first. It is her intention to use her art to highlight the beauty and personality of black LGBTQ women: a community that she believes has been terribly underrepresented in all forms of art. So, instead of waiting for someone else to confirm LGBT women of color, she took it upon herself to bring th