New York Times photo by Michael Evans (29 June 1970).
Today Pride Month is a month-long celebration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transexual, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) people. There are many activities across the country and the globe that bring awareness of the LGBTQ+ triumphs and struggles. The first Gay Pride gathering took place on June 28, 1970, with a march led by Gay activist groups in New York City in honor of the Stonewall Uprising of the previous June in Manhattan. The uprising at Stonewall Inn occurred when the police raided the well-known Gay bar and encountered resistence. These riots went on for six consecutive nights. These marches or parades continued to be an annual event until it finally evolved into a month-long celebration.
Check out our display case for books regarding current issues within the LGBTQ+ community. There’s also a display of fiction and memoir on the table near the elevators. For more New York Times articles use the A-Z Databases on the homepage to access the New York Times with Index database. There you will find primary sources about many more historic moments in Pride history.