Parade of Colors, Pensacola Beach, Florida, USA
This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York City. These riots ushered in the modern gay rights movement. The riots were the result of constant government persecution of gays and other sexual minorities.
On June 28, 1969, the patrons of the Stonewall Inn fought back after the police raided the bar. The raids were done to intimidate and shame the patrons, especially those who were transgendered and transvestites.
Today, gays, lesbians, and transgendered people live more openly in the United States. There is still much progress to be done for equal rights, but progress is being made, albeit slowly.
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