Pride Month: Seeing the true colors of the rainbow

It’s that time of the month again when our feeds are flooded with many colorful brands and rainbow icons. But, why exactly are we celebrating Pride Month? More than just a movement, we celebrate FREEDOM in Pride Month after a history of gender oppression and suppression. Pride Month is for all of our brothers, sisters, binary, gender-fluid, and #LoveWins friends and family.

Pride Month is more than just a historical event. It is an ongoing story of bravery and acceptance as we battle gender discrimination and ignorance.

The true message of the rainbow

Pride Month is a message to that 6-year old boy playing dress-up with his mother’s gown and lipstick. It’s for that 13-year old girl who’s confused about not feeling “what she’s supposed to feel.” It’s for every person identified as bisexual who were told that they were “shameful,” “disgusting,” and “less of a human being.” Pride Month is for all those boys and girls still hiding their true selves. Through the flamboyant display of the rainbow, the colors speak- “Hey, it’s okay, you’re not alone.”

It’s a giant and aesthetic middle finger to all the gaydars and torture devices created against homosexuals and people who renounced their sex. It’s a sigil of camaraderie for all the members of the LGBTQIA++ community that says, “Once you’re ready to go out, we’re ready to let you in.” On the rainbow flag is the story of every little kid taught to hide their true selves. Now, that collection of stories is proudly on display.

The world is transitioning to a better society. However, it is still up to us to continue the awareness and educate ourselves on these relevant matters. The rainbow logo is not just a marketing tool for capitalism during this month. It’s a message of hope, a cry of liberty, a symbol of love, a trademark of equality, and a banner of pride.

Let’s celebrate being queer and give a cheer!

Happy Pride Month, everybody!