The LGBTQ rights and liberation movement has had a long history here, from the historic sit-ins at Dewey’s restaurant in 1965, to the Annual Reminders at Independence Hall from 1965 to 1969, a precursor to today’s Pride marches. Here in Philadelphia, there is a lot to celebrate and recognize. The community fought back and let their voices be heard, and it sparked a movement for equality, visibility, and fair treatment for members of the LGBTQ community that continues today. Pride Month commemorates the 1969 riots at the Stonewall Inn in New York City, after police raided the bar and arrested many of its LGBTQ patrons. Each June, people in cities all over the world celebrate Pride month and recognize the struggles, dreams, and accomplishments of the LGBTQ community throughout its journey to equality.
