You see, the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and the Black Lives Matter protests are intrinsically linked- Pride Month traces its roots to the Stonewall uprising in NYC, where trans and queer people of color like Marsha P. While a global pandemic has upended traditional Pride parades, marches, and rallies, the push for racial equality feels stronger than ever, which is a cause for celebration. Although June 1 marked the beginning on Pride Month, this month has looked very different from Pride of years past, and for good reason.