Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning + Pride Month (LGBTQ+ Pride Month) is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots, and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ+) Americans. In June of 1969, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City staged an uprising to resist the police harassment and persecution to which LGBT Americans were commonly subjected. This uprising marks the beginning of a movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against LGBT Americans.
Today, celebrations include pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia and concerts, and LGBTQ+ Pride Month events attract millions of participants around the world. Memorials are held during this month for those members of the community who have been lost to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that LGBTQ+ individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally.
Pronouns Matter
Pronouns are used in every day speech and writing to take the place of people's names. We frequently use them without thinking about it. Often, when speaking of someone in the third person, these pronouns have a gender implied. These associations are not always accurate or helpful.
Mistaking or assuming peoples' pronouns without asking first, mistakes their gender and sends a harmful message. Using someone's correct gender pronouns is one of the most basic ways to show your respect for their identity. Join the LGBT Resource Center as we aim to advance the knowledge of using everyone's correct gender pronouns and strive for a more inclusive environment at UCSF.
How can I be inclusive in using and respecting gender pronouns?
UCSF BCH LGBTQ+ Programs and Services
BCH Program Highlights
UCSF LGBTQ+ Resources
National LGBTQ+ Youth Resources
UCSF BCH Events
Monday, June 8 at 6 pm via Zoom
Musical Mondays, Pride Edition
Sponsored by the UCSF LGBT Resource Center and UCSF Library
Join us for a virtual sing-a-long featuring your favorite Broadway or Disney songs! Pride Edition! Featuring our favorite LGBTQ artists.
RSVP to receive Zoom log-in information: tinyurl.com/MusicalMondaysUCSF
Dial-In Information
Friday, June 12, 6 pm
LGBT Trivia Night
Sponsored by the UCSF LGBT Resource Center
Test your knowledge of LGBTQ culture, film/TV, music, and more! We will have prizes!
RSVP: tiny.ucsf.edu/QueerTrivia
Contact [email protected] for more info.
More info on the UCSF Calendar.
Tuesday, June 16, 5 pm
QTPOC Queerantini: A Social Hour for Queer & Trans People of Color
A social hour for queer and trans people of color at UCSF! Join us for a community hangout and for a chance to win a Visa gift card!
RSVP: tiny.ucsf.edu/QTPOCsocial
Contact [email protected] for more info.
More info on UCSF Calendar.
Thursday, June 18, at 6 pm - 7 pm
BCH Pride Happy Hour
BCH will host the first virtual Pride Happy Hour. Bring your rainbow flags, pride mocktails/cocktails, and your fabulous self to meet other BCH LGBTQ+ staff and employees. This will be a zoom virtual gathering.
Please rsvp at https://ucsf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkdOGrpjItGdBnRlVm4u2uN-bM93yPS0Y5
Wednesday, June 24, 7 - 9 pm
Community Drag Night Hosted by Landa Lakes
sponsored by the UCSF LGBT Resource Center
Special Drag Queen & Drag King performances to be announced!
Contact [email protected] for more info.
Register at https://lgbt.ucsf.edu/pride
More info on UCSF Calendar.
Friday, June 26, 2020, 6 pm - 7:30 pm
BCH Virtual Pride Dance Party!!!
Come and celebrate Pride Month with our first ever BCH Virtual Pride Dance Party! Music provided by our own Caron Bush from Employee Health.
Please register at: https://ucsf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpce2uqDsiGNBKN9QpiGSmA3ZCsL4iPMDA
Monday, June 29, 6 pm
The Category Is... Netflix & Kiki! A Pose Viewing Party
sponsored by the UCSF LGBT Resource Center
Must use Google Chrome!
Download the Netflix Party app at netflixparty.com
RSVP: tiny.ucsf.edu/POSEparty
For questions contact [email protected]
More info on UCSF Calendar.
Tuesday, June 30, 11:30 am - 2 pm
The Friendly Cafe will be celebrating Pride Month with a Special Menu!
- Rainbow Peanut Noodles $6.99
- Rainbow Pizza $4.19
- Rainbow Fruity Pebbles Treats $1.49
Community Events
Friday, June 5, 2020 at 6 pm - 9 pm
Facebook First Fridays: Museum with Pride
Co-presented by San José Museum of Art, Billy De Frank LGBTQ+ Center, and Silicon Valley Pride
SJMA celebrates international Pride Month with an evening of community, art, laughter, and music. Long-time friends Alpha Andromeda and Gabrielle Antolovich host this evening, joined by artist Marcela Pardo Ariza for a lively conversation about art from SJMA’s permanent collection. Featuring a special performance by Latinx artist San Cha, live from her apartment in LA, who brings gothic cumbias to her hometown of San José. Produced by Silicon Valley Pride’s Saldy Suriben.
Get dressed up, send us a selfie, and share the night with us
Hosted by FB AIR Program, Billy DeFrank LGBTQ Community Center, Alpha Andromeda, Silicon Valley Pride and San José Museum of Art
2020 In-Person Events Cancelled. We will be sharing plans for Pride 50 commemorations online and virtually soon.
Articles and Fact Sheets
2018 LGBTQ Youth Report provided by the Human Rights Campaign
Bullying and LGBTQ Youth by the Stopbullying.gov, a federal government website managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Gender Diversity and Transgender Identity in Adolescents Fact Sheet provided by the American Psychological Association
LGBT Youth Health provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
LGBT Youth Homeless Fact Sheet by the National Alliance to End Homelessness
Policy Brief Infographic: Get the Facts About Trans Youth provided by Movement Advancement Project
Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth by State provided by Lambda Legal
Suicidal Behavior Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth 2016 provided by American Association of Suicidology
Tobacco Use Among LGBT Youth provided by LGBT Healthlink, a prgoram of CenterLink
Transgender Children & Youth: Understanding the Basics provided by Human Rights Commission
VIDEOs
Perspectives on intersectionality & LGBTQ+ Civil Rights
https://www.youtube.com/user/YouTube/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=8