Towards an LGBT-inclusive society
20 Hrs Ago
The Pride flag flies alongside the US flag in celebration of Pride Month at the US Embassy in Port of Spain. Photo by Sureash Cholai - SUREASH CHOLAI
JARREL DE MATAS
JUNE, amongst other things, celebrated Pride Month. Thirty days dedicated to raising awareness, promoting equal rights and celebrating diversity. But 30 days aren’t enough. Recognition of diversity should be year-round.
The moment I set foot on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus I was greeted by a huge banner that read: “Building a Community of Dignity and Respect. Honor differences. See the humanity in everyone.” The word “respect” was rainbow-coloured. I remember how this made me feel, like I belonged there, that no matter what individuals might say to me because of my skin colour, the way I spoke, or where I was born, the institution where I was going to study would protect my human rights.
Czech-republic
Scotiabank
Tobago
Trinidad-and-tobago
United-states
Hungary
Hungarian
Trinidad
Czech
America
American
Sureash-cholai