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Do you know the real history behind Pride Month and why it still matters for LGBTQ teens and families today?

Many parents and allies celebrate Pride without fully understanding the history, activism, and courage that shaped the LGBTQ rights movement. In this encore episode, Heather walks listeners through the origins of Pride, the Stonewall Riots, the meaning behind LGBTQ symbols like the rainbow flag and pink triangle, and why allyship remains essential for protecting LGBTQ youth and communities today.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The powerful history behind Stonewall and the LGBTQ Pride movement
• Why symbols like the rainbow flag and pink triangle matter to LGBTQ identity and visibility
• How parents and allies can practice meaningful LGBTQ allyship beyond Pride Month

Press play to deepen your understanding of LGBTQ history, strengthen your allyship, and learn how parents can better support LGBTQ teens with compassion, education, and advocacy.

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