The Stonewall Rebellion was a series of riots erupted after a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City, when patrons resisted harassment and discrimination. The uprising galvanized the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, leading to increased activism and the first Pride marches. Stonewall is now recognized as a turning point that shifted LGBTQ+ advocacy from quiet legal efforts to widespread political and cultural activism.

Fast Facts

• The Stonewall Rebellion began on June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village, New York City.
• The uprising was sparked by a police raid on the bar, a common practice at the time, but this time, patrons and community members fought back.
• Activists such as Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and Stormé DeLarverie are often credited with playing significant roles in the rebellion.
• The riots lasted several days and became a turning point for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, inspiring Pride marches and activism worldwide.
• The first Christopher Street Liberation Day March (now known as Pride) took place on June 28, 1970, marking the rebellion’s first anniversary.