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LUNCHTIME ACTIVITY: Rainbow Crafts

To celebrate Pride Month, join us to paint your own rainbow ornament to take home!

Date: Tuesday 17th June 2025

Time: 12pm - 2pm

Location: SU Social Space, 4th floor, Harbour Exchange

ALL students are welcome and all materials will be provided.

 

What is Pride Month?

Pride Month marks the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York.  Pride an opportunity for the LGBTQAI+ community to come together with their allies, take stock and recognise the advances and setbacks made in the past year. It is also a chance for the community to come together and celebrate in a festive, affirming atmosphere. Over a million people take to the streets of London for the celebration each summer.

From parades to protests, find out more about other Pride events happening in London, by clicking HERE

 

The History of Pride Month

In the late 1960s, being openly gay was largely prohibited in most places. New York, in particular, had a rule that the simple presence of someone gay or genderqueer counted as disorderly conduct, effectively outlawing gay bars.

On June 28, 1969, patrons of the Stonewall Inn — a popular bar with diverse LGBTQ patrons — stood their ground after police raided the establishment. The resulting clash led to days of riots and protests, known as the Stonewall Uprising.

One year later, on the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, thousands of people flooded the streets of Manhattan in the Christopher Street Gay Liberation Day March, regarded as the first gay pride event ever.

 

Your SU regularly host lunchtime activities to help you unwind inbetween lectures, meet other like-minded students, and make the most of your time on campus. Keep an eye on our events calendar to see the full range of opportunities!

 

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