KSAT Q&A: Trinity professor Amy Stone discusses origins of Pride Month, ways to educate others about LGBTQ+ community

SAN ANTONIO – Trinity University professor Amy Stone joined the KSAT Q&A on Wednesday to talk about Pride Month and help educate others about the LGBTQ+ community.

Below are some highlights from the conversation with Stone:

• Pride Month is celebrated in June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots that occurred in New York City. The incident marked where members of the LGBTQ+ community fought back after repeated police raids of gay nightclubs.
• Stone explains the importance of proper pronoun usage and recommends tapping local and online resources for better understanding.
• Stone is conducting a study on the popular Fiesta event ‘Cornyation’ and how it can promote cultural citizenship.

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