Motivational Quotes Monday: Pride Month Reminds Us That We Need Equality NOW

Happy Monday, friends, and welcome to the month of June! And happy Pride Month!! I’ve been loving seeing everyone share stories on social media, and I’m so proud to be an ally of the LGBTQ community!! Now more than ever, we must shout from the rooftops…LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE. It’s such a fundamental, basic human right, you know? Love whoever you want. Freely and without shame! People should have that freedom, and it’s an incredibly sad reality that they don’t in 2019. We need to do everything we can to change that and to create a safe space for those who are LGBTQ. So for today’s motivational quotes, here are five quotes all about the power of Pride Month…

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5 Ways to Make a Pride Month Fashion Statement🌈

Pride Month FashionHappy Pride Month, friends!! June has always been my favorite month, and not just because we celebrate the official beginning of summer. I love it because we also celebrate the LGBTQ community and continue spreading #LoveIsLove to the entire world! But what I’m really loving this year? The fact that you can make a Pride Month fashion statement AND make a difference at the same time!

There are a host of awesome fashion finds that will directly support organizations working to end discrimination and inequality. What’s more stylish than supporting LGBTQ rights? Here are 5 pretty pieces that give back in a big way, starting with this women’s J.Crew X Human Rights Campaign “Love first” T-shirt ($34.50), with 50 percent of the purchase price going to the Human Rights Campaign…

Pride Month FashionMadewell x Human Rights Campaign Love To All canvas tote bag ($10), with 50 percent of the purchase price going to the Human Rights Campaign

Pride Month FashionThe Future Is Equal tee ($19.95), with 100 percent of sales benefiting the It Gets Better Project

Pride Month FashionMade For Love canvas tote ($12), with 100 percent of proceeds going to The Trevor Project

Pride Month FashionLove Is Love t-shirt ($34.50), with $5 from each sale going to Free & Equal, a U.N. Human Rights Office campaign

Pride Month FashionFeeling inspired and fashionable yet, friends?? I hope you’ll take some time before the month ends to be an ally to the LGBTQ community. As an ally, I see you. I support you. I love you. I’m here for you. Happy Pride!

Must-see: TIME magazine covers

Have you been following the groundbreaking, history-in-the-making coverage of the discussions taking place in the Supreme Court over marriage equality? Well, to celebrate the milestone, TIME magazine features profiles of gay couples in this week’s issue. The cover story, shot by photographer Peter Hapak, gives readers a peek inside the lives of couples from California and New York…
Christopher & Jake: “We met in Brooklyn in 2008 and we pretty much knew a week in that we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together. Getting married always seemed like something that wasn’t an option and never would be so we tried not to think about it too much. We knew we were happily committed and we made do with that. Now, just because of the way things are changing so quickly, we might get married.” –Christopher
Elaine & Mignon: “For me, marriage was the natural next step in the progression of our lives together. Marriage represents stability. After getting married I found that people had more respect for our union, and it gave our relationship a greater sense of legitimacy in society.” –Elaine
Miguel & Alexander: ““When we had our commitment ceremony, I have to say I was overwhelmed by how incredible the experience was. As a young gay man coming out, like many others, I struggled with my family’s lack of understanding. Having our families and loved ones there, supporting us and being so incandescently happy for us, was truly remarkable. For my family specifically, it really set it in stone for them that this is the person that I love and want to spend my life with.” –Miguel
 
I only have three word: It’s. About. Time. Marriage equality for all has been a long time coming, and, frankly, it’s long overdue in this country. It’s a basic human right, and just seeing Facebook turn red gets me excited for a future of possibilities. Can you feel the excitement, friends? xoxo