Visibility Can Be Brave: Supporting Trans People with Care
International Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31 Every year on March 31, communities around the world recognize International Transgender Day of Visibility. It exists for a very specific reason. Before this day was created, the most widely known date centered on trans communities was Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day of mourning for people lost […]
What Affirming Means: A Simple Guide to Respectful Support
Affirming is one of those words that sounds warm and positive, but it can also feel a little vague. People say things like “affirming care” or “we’re an affirming space,” and if you’re trying to show up for someone you love, you might be thinking, what does that look like? What am I supposed to […]
How to Support LGBTQIA2S+ Youth: What Care Actually Looks Like
Supporting LGBTQIA2S+ youth is not about having all the right answers. It is about showing up consistently, creating safety, and building trust over time. Young people are already navigating school, friendships, identity development, and expectations about the future. For LGBTQIA2S+ youth, those normal challenges can feel more complicated when acceptance is uncertain or when they […]
Care Without Stigma: Why HIV Awareness Still Matters
National Black HIV and AIDS Awareness Day, February 7 Every year on February 7, communities across the country observe National Black HIV and AIDS Awareness Day. The day began in 1999 to focus attention on HIV’s impact in Black communities and to push for something that still matters today: education, access, and care without stigma. More than twenty-five […]
Creating Safe and Welcoming Spaces for Everyone
What Does “Safe Space” Really Mean? We hear the phrase safe space a lot, but safety is not something you declare once and move on from. For LGBTQIA2S+ people, safety is something that’s felt over time through consistency, respect, and care. A truly safe and welcoming space is one where people can exist without fear […]
How to Be an Ally: Everyday Ways to Support LGBTQIA2S+ Friends and Family
Being an ally isn’t a title, it’s a practice. It’s the quiet decision to show up for the people you care about, even when the moment is unfamiliar or uncomfortable. It’s choosing compassion over assumptions, and listening instead of trying to lead the conversation. For LGBTQIA2S+ friends and family, having even one supportive person can […]
How Pride Centers Support the LGBTQIA2S+ Community All Year Long
Pride Doesn’t End in June Every year, Pride Month fills our streets with color and celebration. People show up in ways that make you feel seen and connected, even if just for a moment. But once the parades end and the signs are packed away, many LGBTQIA2S+ people still carry the same questions, needs, and […]
Understanding the LGBTQIA2S+ Acronym: A Guide to Identities and Inclusion
Why Words Matter Language is one of the ways we show respect, and the LGBTQIA2S+ acronym is a living example. Each letter represents real people and real experiences. At Pomona Valley Pride, we use language that uplifts and includes. This guide helps anyone, students, parents, and allies, understand what the acronym stands for and how […]
What It Really Means to Be Part of the LGBTQIA2S+ Community
At Pomona Valley Pride, we believe Pride is more than a celebration, it’s our life. This post is for anyone who’s wondered what it truly means to be part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, whether you’re finding your voice, supporting a loved one, or seeking a place to belong. Wherever you are in your journey, you […]
Pomona Valley Pride & Downtown Pomona District
Present the 4th Annual “LOVE WINS” Pride Festival We are excited to invite you and your organization to join Pomona Valley Pride and the Downtown Pomona District for our 4th Annual Love Wins Pride Festival, taking place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the heart of Downtown Pomona, during the vibrant monthly Artwalk. This year’s festival promises […]
