USA TODAY
For decades, Pride Month has been celebrated in June across the United States. Festivities, parades and events have been thrown to honor LGBTQ voices and experiences, but also to draw attention to the issues members of the community still face.
Though 2020 brought most traditional Pride festivals to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some states are easing back into in-person and virtual events this year.
But what are the origins of Pride Month? What event kicked off the celebrations in the U.S., and who should we thank? How do people celebrate?
USA TODAY is breaking down your Pride questions below.