1920’s- Human Rights Organizations
Founded by Henry Gerber, pride traces back to the early 1900’s in which individuals gathered to protect equity for all.
1966- Protests in New York
Protesting laws that prohibited serving drinks to those who are gay. Furthermore, this wasa large step for the gay movement.
1969- Police raid in New York
Police brutality against the LGBTQ community sparked a fight for social reform that would last for almost a year.
1970- Christopher Street Gay LIberation Day in New York
First pride parade held in the United States.
1999- Pride becomes and acknowledged holiday
President Bill Clinton declares June to be Gay and Lesbian Pride Month.
2015- Same- sex marriage legalized
Decision in Obergefell v. Hodges struck down all bans on same-sex marriage.
2016- Stonewall Inn Monument
First LGBTQ National Historic Site declared by President Barack Obama.