June is Pride Month and I’m happy to promote as I accept diversity in all it’s forms. My Daughter went to Birmingham City Centre at the weekend with friends and was delighted to see the Pride parade go past. She was with her boyfriend, but she’s happy to have to have friends of all kinds and holds no prejudices. I’m celebrating her open mindedness.
We can all make the world a better place by teaching the younger generation that not everyone is the same and encourage acceptance.
There are many ways to show support and acceptance and even learn more. I’ve just read a book called ‘The Many Half Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester’ Which as well as being a great YA read, it also touches on the trials and acceptance of the LBQTIA+ Community.
Another Site I’d like to promote is The Spark Company for which I am including affiliate links.
Here is a quote from their site.
FEMALE FOUNDED, FEMALE RUN
Welcome to Spark, a community for anyone who believes in the radical notion that everyone should be treated equally.
We’re what people call feminist killjoys, a term that we’re actually quite proud of. We’re here to put our money where our ‘loud feminist’ mouths are, creating apparel and accessories that scream feminism + equality while whispering quality + sustainability seductively (and consensually) in your ear at the same time.
We know that ethical shopping is important to our community, and we ain’t no pump and dump brand. We’re all in, meet your parents, stand outside in the rain with a speaker above our head kinda into this, and we want you to be too.
For us, this is much more than slogan tees. From the beginning we wanted Spark to be a community that paid it forward, championing the causes and brands that aligned with our values. Our products are about expression and finding your voice, but we wanted to be about action as well, that’s why we’re proud to be donating part of our profits to Bloody Good Period, akt, and other charities close to our team’s hearts.
The Spark Company
Happy Pride Month
The Spark Company are unabashed and sassy and make their messages clear for all to see. They don’t just make clothing, you can buy gifts such mugs, hats and bags. Their feminist vibe is very strong.
They even have Witchy products that I love. I think this t-shirt should be mine.
But I’d be more than happy to wear the Proud Parent rainbow t-shirt in the collage above. Boo had already decided at 14 years that she was gay. We took it in our stride and didn’t judge or try to change her. At nearly 16 she is still very much gay and I’m so proud of her. She’s about to start college this year and although she’s had some sticky moments at school, I’m pretty sure she will be just fine.
I don’t know of any Pride events locally this month but I know Hull’s is in July and Scunthorpe has theirs in August which we will be going to.
I think the younger generation is way more open minded than the older generations.
I love that Proud Parent T-Shirt. Becky was 16 years old when she decided she was gay and we have took it all in our stride too. It was a worry at first to how other people would take it but everyone has been accepting. Phew!
Unfortunately my state has become a terrible place for those who are different. Gays and blacks have been advised not to travel to Florida. People are moving out. I’ve been very unhappy about the anger and hate being expressed. I’ve lived in Florida since my 20’s but I’m not happy here anymore. #MMBC
That’s sad to hear Carol. I truly believe that people should be however they want to be so long as they don’t cause any harm to others
I have quite a few gay friends, one being a bestie so I’ve been to quite a few Pride events in Birmingham and used to drink around there regularly too. I love celebrating diversity with them!
I agree with Kim too, the issues do tend to lie with the older generations. x