History of Pride
The first Pride parade was held on June 28 1970 - the celebration has continued to the present date, where the month of June is celebrated as Pride month. It stands as a reminder of the LGBTQ+ community's fight for equality and the celebration of freedom in sexuality in the modern day.
The Stonewall Uprising
On June 28 1969, plice raided the Stonewall Inn, a bar located in New York City, well known for its gay, lesbian and trans community. During this time, homosexual acts were illegal in all US states except Illinois. Police raids on typically 'gay bars' were common and bars and clubs could be shut down for serving those who were part of the LGBTQ+ community. The night police raided the Stonewall Inn, people fought back. This sparked a new era of resistance towards homophobia. A riot was commenced and members of the public fought back so hard that the police actually barricaded themselves inside the bar! The bar reopened the next night and similar events occurred, but more members of the public arrived in unison to fuel the growth of the gay rights movement. 3 nights of protesting and rioting continued.
The Activists
Stormé DeLarverie
Widely believed to have thrown the first punch in self-defense at the Stonewall Uprising. A gender fluid dresser, a drag king and an overall badass. She passed away in 2014.
The first Pride parade was held on June 28 1970 - the celebration has continued to the present date, where the month of June is celebrated as Pride month. It stands as a reminder of the LGBTQ+ community's fight for equality and the celebration of freedom in sexuality in the modern day.
The Stonewall Uprising
On June 28 1969, plice raided the Stonewall Inn, a bar located in New York City, well known for its gay, lesbian and trans community. During this time, homosexual acts were illegal in all US states except Illinois. Police raids on typically 'gay bars' were common and bars and clubs could be shut down for serving those who were part of the LGBTQ+ community. The night police raided the Stonewall Inn, people fought back. This sparked a new era of resistance towards homophobia. A riot was commenced and members of the public fought back so hard that the police actually barricaded themselves inside the bar! The bar reopened the next night and similar events occurred, but more members of the public arrived in unison to fuel the growth of the gay rights movement. 3 nights of protesting and rioting continued.
The Activists
Stormé DeLarverie
Widely believed to have thrown the first punch in self-defense at the Stonewall Uprising. A gender fluid dresser, a drag king and an overall badass. She passed away in 2014.
Sylvia Rivera
A tireless advocate for the gay rights movement, Sylvia is well known for her veteran status in the Stonewall Uprising. She worked extremely hard for banning gender discrimination through progressive activism. She passed away in 2002 and will be remembered in a monument expected in 2021.
Marsha P. Johnson
Marsha stood at the center of New York's gay liberation movement for nearly 25 years. She worked to end police brutality and was an activist for gay and transgender liberation. At Stonewall, she was known for throwing a shot glass at a mirror and screaming, 'I got my human rights!' She died in 1992 and causes have not been investigated.
The First Parade
The first Pride parade was held on June 28 1970, in remembrance of The Stonewall Uprising. This year marks the 50th annual Pride parade! The parade began in New York and was originally known as Christopher Street Liberation Day, named after the street where Stonewall was located. Members of the LGBTQ+ community took to the streets to march in support of the gay right movement. There were no dress code restrictions or age restrictions and the sim was to gain a nationwide show of support. A new era of inclusion had begun.
