Pride Month: Ode to Love

Pride Month is an important month for the LGBT community, where the celebration of love and equality takes center stage. But what is the history behind this month?

The origins of Pride Month date back to June 28, 1969, when the police conducted a raid on the Stonewall Inn bar in New York City, which was often frequented by the LGBT community. The police arrested many people because of their gender or sexual orientation, but instead of remaining silent, the patrons of the bar resisted the police, especially BIPOC trans women and particularly Marsha P. Johnson as the face of the protest. These events are considered one of the most important moments in the history of the LGBT movement and became the starting point for the fight for equality and acceptance.

The first Pride March took place on June 28, 1970, in New York City to commemorate the uprising at the Stonewall Inn. In the years that followed, similar parades and events were held in many cities worldwide to fight for the rights and visibility of the LGBT community. Today, Pride Month holds significant importance globally as it helps people express their identity openly and stand up for who they are.

However, the significance of Pride Month goes beyond celebrating love and identity. It is also about spreading the message of equality and dignity for all people and highlighting the injustice and discrimination faced by many members of the LGBT community. It is a month in which the LGBT community can raise their voices and clearly articulate their demands for equality and freedom.

During this time, it is important to spread the message of love and tolerance. We must remember that all people are equal and have the right to be happy and express their identity without being discriminated against. Therefore, it is also important for companies and brands to advocate for the rights and dignity of the LGBT community and to support equality.

At Lab46, the community is at the forefront. Conceived by, with, and for gay men as a symbol of free love, self-determination, and a new era of carefreeness, the Pride Month especially reminds us of the values of our beauty products. We want to contribute to spreading the message of love and equality around the world and encourage everyone to strive for a better future. We invite everyone to join us in fighting together for a world without discrimination and injustice, always remembering those who have already fought on the front lines for us back then.