AP Wire
June is Pride Month across the U.S. But in some Republican-controlled states it's now officially Fidelity, Nuclear Family or Strong Families Month. Some of the proclamations for the newly branded months define families in a ways that exclude LGBTQ+ people. Some critics of LGBTQ+ rights present the latest proclamations as a way to counter-program against Pride events. Pride organizations say the efforts to rename the month won't affect their parades and other celebrations. The festivities were born out of protest more than 50 years ago and organizers say that remains essential to their purpose.