Rainbow socks
June is referred to as Pride Month, or Pride Month. It is a time when there is a special focus on the rights of LGBTQ+ people. In many places, this is still a heavily excluded community. If you're part of the LGBTQ+ community or support their efforts to achieve equality for all people, a symbolic sign of this is the rainbow motif. In our store you will find a rich collection of rainbow socks. Already such a small accessory is able to give many people encouragement and show them that they are not alone in their struggle. Socks with a rainbow will certainly make this June even more special. The symbol of the rainbow was also found on socks with a unicorn. This mythical creature is considered a symbol of freedom, which is why it is so fitting just for the Pride Month period. Why exactly did the rainbow flag become the symbol of LGBTQ+ people? The design was created by Gilbert Baker, a well-known artist and activist. The rainbow flag was first used in 1978 at a gay parade in San Francisco. Initially there were eight colors on the flag, but over time the number was reduced to six. Two colors that caused difficulties in printing were dropped. Thanks to this decision, the symbol can be reproduced without the slightest problem. The rainbow flag, consisting of six colors, has been in use since 1979.
Gay Pride
Only by being yourself can you achieve full happiness. Unfortunately, there are still many people who have to hide their orientation for fear of disapproval from family, friends or co-workers. June is specifically dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community. Why exactly this month? All because of a demonstration that took place on June 28, 1969. On that day, the New York Police Department raided the Stonewall Inn, a well-known gay bar located in Greenwich Village in New York City. Officers questioned anyone who happened to be in the club at the time. After being let out, people remained outside the premises to wait for the rest. Police officers detained, among others, a security guard, a waiter, a lesbian and three transgender people. In response, nearly 200 people began chanting: We want freedom and Gay power. Police had to call for backup, and riots broke out in the streets. Other slogans became, among others: Drag power, Gay is good and Support gay power. The next day brought an intensification of the mood. The next day, more than 2,000 people took part in the riots. This was the first such large demonstration held by the LGBTQ+ community, which demanded equal treatment through its protest. The first Gay Pride march was held a year later. The permit for its organization was issued just two hours before it was scheduled to begin. Other than that, this time the participants did not experience any major difficulties. Since then, similar marches have been organized around the world to raise awareness that LGBTQ+ people are an important part of society. In addition, it is also an opportunity to celebrate their lives.
