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Every June, rainbow flags flood city streets, social media feeds, and storefronts. Pride Month is here again—but what does it really mean to you in 2025?

For some, Pride is a celebration. A time to dance, kiss, party, and shine unapologetically. For others, it’s a protest—a reminder that being visible, loud, and queer is still a radical act in many parts of the world. Some of us experience both: the joy and the fight, the glitter and the grief.

But it’s also okay if Pride feels complicated.

Maybe you’re not out to everyone in your life, and seeing others live freely stirs up mixed feelings. Maybe you’ve never been to a parade, or don’t feel safe doing so in your hometown. Maybe you’re older now, and Pride doesn’t look the same as it did when you were 25, shirtless in the crowd. Or maybe you are 25 and still trying to figure out how you fit into the LGBTQ+ community at all.

So, Adam4Adam blog readers we want to ask you: what does Pride mean to you, right now? Do you celebrate? And if so—how? Does it make you feel seen, or do you feel left out?

Pride, as we know it today, began as a protest. The first Pride march was held on June 28, 1970, to commemorate the first anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising—a series of demonstrations led by LGBTQ+ people in New York City, including trans women of color like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, who fought back against police raids at the Stonewall Inn. That moment sparked a movement, and Pride Month is celebrated every June in their honor.

In 2025, Pride exists in a complex and rapidly changing world. We’re seeing greater LGBTQ+ representation in media, sports, and politics. Queer love stories are winning major awards. Same-sex families are increasingly visible. In many countries, legal protections have been strengthened, and young people today often grow up with access to more affirming spaces and communities than ever before.

And yet, challenges persist. In the U.S. and around the globe, LGBTQ+ individuals continue to face discrimination, targeted legislation, and violence. Trans rights remain under attack in many states. Mental health disparities affect queer youth at alarming rates. For many, Pride is not just a celebration—it is still very much a protest.

So, what does Pride mean to you in 2025? Is it a moment to be loud and unapologetically yourself? A time to honor those who came before and those still fighting? Or is it a month to reflect, reconnect with your community, and embrace your chosen family? Is your Pride filled with joy? Resistance? Healing? Hope? How do you show your Pride, and who do you show it for?

Whatever your experience, Pride Month remains an open invitation to celebrate identity, confront injustice, and show up for one another—whether through protest, party, or personal reflection.

Tell us your story.

Happy Pride Month 2025!

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