Learn about the riots that sparked the gay revolution. 40 years ago today the Stonewall riots occurred, Democracy Now shares the story and exclusive interviews.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Uprising at Stonewall Inn 6/28/1969
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Pride Month Resource Kit for Journalists
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has created 2 kits to honor the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall rebellion and for LGBT pride month for journalists to use in their coverage.
The Stonewall Kit provides an introduction, history, progress and setbacks, and information about the current status of the LGBT community.
The Pride Kit provides history, information about pride, story ideas, and terminology suggestions for accurate reporting.
Monday, May 18, 2009
March for Equality 6.28.09 Nationwide!
On June 28th 2009 there will be nationwide rallies for solidarity and to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. This will be an opportunity to honor our hero's who spearheaded the movement for equality and to demand that the country eliminate discriminate against queer people.
Formerly, the march was titled "The Million Gay March" but organizers felt that it was not inclusive of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersexual, and asexual people.
MyLGBTRights the homepage for the March for Equality has a listing of nationwide demonstrations, tips for action, and opportunities to network.