What happened at the Stonewall riots?
NEW York City bar Stonewall Inn is a historic landmark and its legacy is remembered.
The riots at Stonewall Inn are largely remembered as the beginning of a gay pride movement, but what exactly happened?
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Since its first opening in 1930, it has served as a safe haven for the community.
During the 1960's and 70's, homosexual acts were illegal in every state except for
The riots sparked an understanding and outrage for how the LGBTQ+ communities were being targted and treated.
It led to many more riots and protests, calling for equality for all people, despite sexuality or gender orientation.
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On June 28, 1970, the first pride parade began at the Stonewall Inn in commemoration.
The Stonewall Inn continues to be a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community and still stands in New York canonically queer Greenwich Village.