June is universally recognised as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall uprising, which started in the wee hours of June 28, 1969, in New York City. Members of the queer community led the movement for their liberation by holding a series of spontaneous demonstrations in response to police brutality.

Every year in June, LGBTQIA+ people and organisations come together to acknowledge and honour the Pride Month. As the Coronavirus pandemic compels us to stay indoors, Indian queer rights collectives and advocacy groups have moved online to host a wide variety of events. "We have been exploring different types of activities since the end of May. We have hosted musical performances, conversations around mental health, discussions on politics and being a queer businessperson and more," says Sakshi, founder of Gaysi Family.