WRITER: THE AU LIBRARY
June is Pride Month, and Assumption University of Thailand (AU) is excited to join the global celebration! This special month is dedicated to uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community, honoring their voices, experiences, and contributions, and continuing the fight against discrimination.
Throughout June, we invite everyone to celebrate the history, presence, authenticity, and spirit of inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community at our university.
Bangkok will be buzzing with various Pride Month events and activities, and we encourage our AU community to participate and show their support. Here are some ways to get involved:
Rev. Bro. Bancha Saenghiran, President of Assumption University, shares, "Pride Month is a time for us to celebrate our progress towards inclusivity and acknowledge the ongoing challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. At Assumption University, we are dedicated to creating a space where everyone feels valued and respected."
Let's come together to celebrate Pride Month, participate in the exciting events around Bangkok, and follow our updates on social media. Together, we can make a difference and build a more inclusive world.
Learn more about LGBTQIA+ history and culture as well as what it means to be an ally with the following resources:
- Pride Month has started but what does that mean? A look at what it is, how it's celebrated (USA Today)
- Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity by Rev. James Martin, SJ
- Building a Bridge, a film based on the book by Fr. Martin
- Reading the rainbow: The origins of the pride symbol (National Museum of American History)
- A curated list of documentaries on PBS, including Stonewall Uprising
- 8 books about Pride Month and the history of the gay rights movement (Candid)
- Guide to Being a Straight Ally (PFLAG)
- Being an LGBTQ+ Ally (Human Rights Campaign)
More Information about Assumption University of Thailand (AU), please visit:
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