Pride began as a rebellion.
In the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn – a popular gay club – in NYC’s Greenwich Village. Local regulations and law enforcement had been systematically targeting gay clubs, many of which had already been shut down by force.
Tired of being harassed, bar patrons and community members fought back. What followed was a series of protests and demonstrations, now considered the birth of the modern LGBTQ+ movement.
Community leaders Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, Stormé DeLarverie, and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy all participated in the Stonewall uprising and dedicated their lives to fighting for LGBTQ+ rights. Their legacies and influence live on today.
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