That 1969 police raid on a New York City bar sparked the Stonewall riots, and what would become the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
The Pride parades and protests trace back to the events of that one night- the Stonewall uprising, encouraging activism for LGBTQ+ equality.
Stonewall Inn was a refuge for many queer New Yorkers, allowing expression and freedom within an unwelcoming, violent world.
Mark Segal, an eyewitness of the Stonewall uprising, highlighted the significance of Stonewall as a place where LGBTQ+ individuals could freely express affection and dance.
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