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
Instagram
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."
She
further
adds,
"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."