Pride Day (Phoenix Arizona)
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Mission Statement
Phoenix Pride celebrates and promotes the history, diversity and future prosperity of the metropolitan Phoenix LGBT community.
Vision
Increase public awareness of the LGBT community to eliminate homophobia, transphobia and discrimination.
About Us
Phoenix Pride, incorporated in 1990 under the laws of the State of Arizona as Phoenix Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee Inc. (PLGPC), was established primarily for charitable, educational and social purposes. The main purpose of Phoenix Pride is to promote unity, visibility, and self-esteem among gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons; and to promote a positive image in the Valley of the Sun and throughout Arizona through community activities and services. The largest event coordinated by Phoenix Pride is an annual parade, celebration and fundraiser, known as the Phoenix Pride Celebration and Phoenix Pride Parade.
Affiliations
Phoenix Pride is a member organization of Consolidated Associations of Pride Inc. (CAPI), an organization of pride committees from various cities in the west & southwest areas. CAPI meets 3 times per year to share knowledge, experience and camaraderie among the members of these organizations.
Phoenix Pride is a member organization of InterPride, the International Association of Gay & Lesbian Pride Coordinators, and an organization of worldwide pride committees that has an annual conference located in different cities throughout the world each year.
Phoenix Pride is a member of Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (GPGLCC) and the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.
History of the Gay and Lesbian Movement
On June 28th, through 30th, 1969, after continual harassment by the New York City police, the patrons of the Stonewall Bar, located on Christopher Street in Greenwich Village, openly defied the unjustified raids and took to the streets in demand of their civil liberties. These riots continued through the weekend, until Monday morning. The gay crowd numbered over two thousand, and in this act of integrity and self affirmation, the modern Lesbian and Gay Rights Movement was born and was soon formally launched into such organizations as the Gay Liberation Front.
Pride Committees, commemorate the birth of the gay and lesbian rights movement each year across the country. They host rallies, parades, marches and festivals in the month of June, many on or around the 28th. These activities keep the spirit alive and allow us to renew our energies toward educating the general public about our Pride in ourselves and our right to exist.
http://www.phoenixpride.org