Every year, the whole world celebrates the month
of June as LGBTQ+ Pride month to commemorate the Stonewall riots that happened
in June 1969 which became a significant milestone in the
LGBTQIA+ movement. Pride month is dedicated solely to the community and is used
to create awareness about the stigma about the non-binary gender spectrum.
During this time, it’s all about teaching acceptance, dignity, equality,
educating pride history, and most importantly, love. Joining the pride
celebrations this year is Richa Chadha via her new social media initiative, The
Kindry - which amplifies individual stories of hope and selflessness in these
tough times.
For Pride month, Richa through her social
initiative is doing a series of things. The page has featured stories like that
of Kushal Roy - a young psychotherapist based out of Kolkata who runs a mental
health and grief counseling helpline free of cost. Another feature celebrates a
group of youngsters in Kashmir - Uzair, Junaid, and Khushi Mir, who are helping
feed the trans community in Kashmir. A third story features the journey of Dr.
Aqsa Shaikh, the first trans-woman to head a vaccination center in India, who
is an inspiration to thousands as a medical professional, a philanthropist, and
an artist. The insta handle also will be regularly doing live sessions this
month with these everyday heroes, who inspire many simply by being themselves.
Even, several budding musicians will be dedicating songs to the community
through these interactions.
Richa tells us, “LGBTQ+ Pride month in India this
year has gone virtual because of the global pandemic. On The Kindry, we’re very
happy to celebrate the same by covering stories of heroes among the community
who are helping one another out during these apocalyptic times. Their stories
are not only moving but also filled with love and empathy. Last week, a queer
college student from Delhi shared his coming-out story. My co-founder Krishan
Jagota and I received several DMs from our followers talking about how they also
felt braver to come out after watching our live session. Kindness is the need
of the hour and during this time. We’re all in need of love and hope as will
still struggling to cope with losses due to the pandemic. With the help of
artists, we hope to bring some virtual cheer to the lives of our everyday
heroes as well.”
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