Pride Month: Ode to Love

Pride Month is an important month for the LGBT community that focuses on the celebration of love and equality. But what is the story behind this month?

The origins of Pride Month date back to June 28, 1969, when police in New York City raided the Stonewall Inn bar, often frequented by the LGBT community. The police arrested many people because of their gender or sexual orientation, but instead of staying quiet, the bar's patrons fought back against the police, especially BIPOC trans women and especially 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 in New York City on June 28, 1970 to commemorate the Stonewall Inn riot. In the years since, similar parades and events have taken place in many cities around the world to fight for the rights and visibility of the LGBT community. Today, Pride Month has an important meaning in the world as it helps people to openly express their identity and stand up for who they are.

However, the meaning of Pride Month goes beyond the celebration of love and identity. It is also about spreading the message of equality and dignity for all people and highlighting the injustice and discrimination that many members of the LGBT community face. It is a month in which the LGBT community can raise their voices and make clear 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. That's why it's also important that companies and brands stand up for the rights and dignity of the LGBT community and advocate for equality.

At Lab46, the community is the priority. Conceived by, with and for gay men as a symbol of free love, self-determination and a new time of freedom from worries, Pride Month in particular is a reminder of the values ​​of our beauty products. We want to help spread the message of love and equality to the world and that we all work for a better future. We invite everyone to join us and fight together for a world without discrimination and injustice, always remembering those who fought for us in the front rows back then have.