By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
On Tuesday, May, 27, 2025 the Town Select Board adopted a proclamation to declare June 2025 as Pride Month in the town of Needham. According to the proclamation, “Now therefore, be it resolved that June 2025 be declared Pride Month in the Town of Needham and that all residents be encouraged to recognize and acknowledge the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ members of our community as we continue to advance the principles of liberty, equality, inclusivity, and justice for all.”
Pride Month is a yearly celebration that is held in June to honor and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community. The roots of this celebration are traced back to the Stonewall Riots of June 1969, which was a turning point in the LGBTQIA+ community.
The proclamation was decided due to the fact that: “The Town of Needham is a welcoming community; and Needham values the diversity of its residents and people everywhere; and Needham respects the contribution that each and every resident makes to our Town; and Needham appreciates the rich tapestry of ethnic, cultural, racial, sexual, and gender identities of its residents; and Needham embraces our LGBTQIA+ community; and LGBTQIA+ youth are at especially high risk of experiencing discrimination, mistreatment, and violence, and the Town is committed to ensuring that they are safe, valued, and supported.”
Signage has been and will continue to be displayed at the Town Hall as well as all of the Public Services and Administrative buildings through the month.
