GSNETX Pride Guide
earn the GSUSA LGBTQ+ Pride Month fun patch! We’ve taken activities from the GSUSA guide and added local events and activities for you to do with your troop, family, or Service Unit!
What’s a Safe Space?
A safe space is where girls feel they can be themselves, without explanation or judgment. As a volunteer, the environment you create is just as important as the activities girls do; it’s the key to developing the sort of group that girls want to be part of! Cultivate a space where confidentiality is respected, and girls can express their true selves.
Why This Patch?
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Pride Month
June is LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) Pride Month, an annual celebration of the achievements, impact, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community in the United States. In June we also commemorate the Stonewall uprising which marks the beginning of a movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and inst LGBTQ+ s Girl Scouts lue diversity d inclusion.
A girl scout is a friend to every girl and every family!
Art
Activities
Make a playlist featuring at least 10 LGBTQ+ Artists
Which songs do you like the most? How has their music been impacted by their experiences?
Make rainbow flags to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Color in the pride flag below using the assigned numbers. You can make a bigger version too! What does each part represent? Where have you seen a pride flag? 1 3
Create your own painting or drawing in the style of an American LGBTQ artist. Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, and Keith Haring are just a few LGBTQ+ artists with iconic styles. Find an artist you like and try creating something the way they might!
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Discovery
Activities
Watch Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag
Read Aloud Picture Book on YouTube for free and learn about the history of the rainbow flag.
Read a children’s book featuring LGBTQ+ characters. Here are a few recommendations: Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer, Stonewall: A Building, an Uprising, a Revolution by Rob Sanders, I am Billie Jean King by Brad Meltzer, I Am Jazz by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings or find one on your own.
Community Engagement
Visit The Resource Center
The Resource Center works diligently to support members of the LGBTQ+ community. Check out their Take Action page to see how you can support them!
Visit The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is committed to working with the communities we serve to ensure that all people can interact with the Museum regardless of the barriers that exist in our society. Check out any of their exhibits to learn more about the history of human rights.
Attend one or more of the events listed below!
Local Events
Southern Dallas
Teen PRIDE Community & Celebration
June 27th, 7-8:30pm
Join us for an evening of fun, food, art, real talk, books, music, and games at the Teen Pride Community & Celebration! ��This event is for LGBTQ+ and allied youth ages 13-19. Let's come together to celebrate our community and have a blast! Hosted by Whose Books, ARCO, The Family Place, and Be Project. Don't miss out on this amazing event! Spread the word and bring your friends
Sweet Soirée Pride Celebration with the Resource Center - FREE
June 29th, 1-4pm
There will be activities and entertainment for people of all ages, ensuring a fun time for the whole family. From face painting and balloon art to live performances and there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
North Dallas
Park Cities Pride Ride - FREE
June 30th, 9-11am
Everyone is welcome on this casual cruise — so bring your family, coworkers, neighbors, and friends. Plus, we'll be handing out lots of tasty snacks, drinks, and free goodies for you and your bike (while supplies last) so don’t miss out! Helmets are required, and lights and hydration are recommended.
East Texas
Tyler Pride March - FREE June 23rd, 10am-4pm
LGBTQ+ owned vendors and performers! A 1/2 mile pride march from the Downtown Square, all the way to Broadway & Front St!
Rose City Pride - FREE June 23rd, 10am-4pm Vendors, food trucks, music, entertainment, and more!
