The Stonewall Riots, a series of spontaneous demonstrations, began on June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn in New York City’s Greenwich Village. These riots are widely considered to be the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement in the United States and around the world. Sparked by a police raid, the protests and violent clashes that followed highlighted the frustrations of the LGBTQ+ community against systemic oppression and discrimination. Stonewall’s legacy is a testament to the crucial role of activism in driving social change and is commemorated annually with Pride celebrations globally.
