They’re finally here! Pride straps are up for grabs now!?? So happy #PrideMonth2019 and don't be afraid to be who you are! /nWf4lvBIh7 Then I found Abrosexual and it fits me so well, and ya know what? I'm proud. I've always jumped between so many sexualities. It's almost pride month! It has taken me a loooong time to even find a label that fits me. ?Do not discriminate against those who are not out/fully out yet ?Gender Dysphoria is the only thing you need to be Trans. ?Pedophelia has no place in the LGBTQ+ community With #PrideMonth2019 among us, it is important to remember Pride month is almost here, have a nice little pride month calendar that I made-Kris? ❤️????? #lgbtq #pride #pride? #transgender #transgendermale #transgenderpride #trans #transmale #transpride #transguy #transboy #ftm #transmemes #transwriting #wontbeerasedĪ post shared by LGBTQ+ SUPPORT?️? on at 10:09am PDT Me on May 31st vs me on June 1st /9HrYKj元xq The Queer community has marked their calendars… If Harry Potter taught us anything, it's that no one should live in a closet. They’re also sharing their love and support with Pride memes marked with hashtags like #Pride2019 or #PrideMonth. Nearly fifty years later, queer people and allies around the world continue to flock together every June to show support for LGBTQ+ rights, culture, and communities. Pride month has been officially recognized since 1970, one year after the Stonewall Riots of 1969, and is meant to commemorate the impact the riots had on society. LGBT Americans should not only feel lucky to live here, but begin shifting their focus to those in actual danger.… _ |.? ?.| _?_/ ? | | / /| |_/ / | | ? |_| / / ❤️????? #gay #gaypride #gaymemes #gaymemesforgaychildren #gaypridememes #pridememes #lgbt #lgbtpride #lgbtmemes #lgbtpridememes #lgbtq #lgbtqpride #lgbtqmemes #lgbtqpridememes #lesbian #lesbians #lesbianpride #lesbianmemes #memes #lesbianpridememe #adventuretime #adventuretimememes #adventuretimeships #adventuretimegay #marcelineandbubblegum #marcelinexbubblegumĪ post shared by LBGTQ+ Safe Space on at 2:18pm PDT This is the reality for millions of people unfortunate enough to be born in these areas. The takeaway should be a greater focus on rights for LGBT people (and all people) in areas places where they truly lack rights and human dignity.Īs a trans woman I am not legally allowed to step foot on the soil of the majority of countries in the Middle East without being arrested or killed.
While the brands and their blatant hypocrisy is providing the internet some laughs, it ultimately highlights that the risk of staying silent during Pride Month in the Western world is too high, while the risk of showing support in areas like the Middle East is equally high. Happy Corporate Pandering Month! ? #PRIDE /N35NuIzTy1- Blaire White June 1, 2021 While many see it as a sign of progress that these companies are showing their support, even if in limited regions, others are slamming it as cowardly “rainbow capitalism.” Surely taking a real stand would be daring to flaunt the pride logos even in countries where it may be unpopular. Specifically, these rainbow logos are nowhere to be found on their Middle Eastern or African accounts.īelow are a few blatant examples from Mercedes-Benz and Bethesda: Social media has noticed, however, that almost almost all of these companies are showing their support exclusively in regions where gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people are generally accepted. Bethesda, Bank of America, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, and many others had their rainbow logos ready to rock at midnight on June 1st. As we enter June, which is Pride Month, a plethora of corporations and businesses are showing their support for the LGBT community by altering their logos on social media into rainbows.