02/06/2026
๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ง๐ต๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฎ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ปโฆ
Pride Month is more than a date on the calendar. It is a living testament to how far the LGBTQIA+ community has come in its fight for civil rights and equalityโand a powerful reminder of how much further we still need to go. It represents the courage to stand against injustice and the unwavering belief that dignity is not a privilege, but a right.
Let this yearโs Pride be more than a moment. Let it be a promiseโa commitment to building a kinder, more inclusive future. A tomorrow where no one has to apologize for who they are, where love is never questioned, and where identity is embraced, not judged.
This month, we celebrate the full spectrum of humanityโevery color, every voice, every story, every truth. We honor not only the progress achieved, but also the people who fought, and continue to fight, to make that progress possible.
Because Pride has never been just a celebration. It has always been about belonging.
And as we mark this month, let us do more than take pride in who we areโlet us help create a world where everyone has the freedom to do the same.
via Andres Dela Cruz, Feature and Literary Editor
Cartoon by Justin Abiera, Lead Artist
Layout by Lucas Mendoza, Layout Artist
