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The legendary Stonewall Inn is the birthplace of the modern Gay Rights movement. On June 28th, 1969, the patrons of the Stonewall Inn fought back against what had become regular, city sanctioned harassment by the police department. , New York's gay community had grown weary of the police department targeting gay clubs and fought against the police. This set off a number of riots. Trans women leaders, including Sylvia Rivera and Marcia P. Johnson, and other queer activists are among those who clashed with police. News of the riot spread quickly throughout Greenwich Village and the next night, more rioting again surrounded Christopher Street. Thousands of people gathered in front of the Stonewall. The event commonly acknowledged to be the birth of the modern LGBTQ+ movement.
It's important to learn about queer history to better understand the roots of the LGBTQ+ community and queer activism. We can learn from our past, and we can also recognize all parts of the community that have vital but at times maybe marginalized by mainstream queer history. While queer history extends through time, the 1960s was a pivotal time for queer activism in the United States that greatly influenced where we are today.
Queer History from the 1960s to Now