The six-day period of protests and demonstrations is now known as the Stonewall Riots. A diverse crowd of lesbians, gay men and transgender women, many of whom were people of color, clashed with the police, threw bottles and refused to be intimidated. Similar raids on gay-friendly businesses had been occurring for decades, but Stonewall was one of the first times when the patrons fought back. Though the police claimed the bar was operating with an improper liquor license, the raid was about nothing more than violently harassing and arresting LGBTQ people in one of the few places where they felt safe. Why does Pride Month take place in June? It goes back to June 28, 1969, when police raided a gay club called the Stonewall Inn in New York. During a White House briefing on May 31, President Joe Biden proclaimed June 2022 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Pride Month. As with past years, you can also join the celebration virtually. 2022 marks the 52nd celebration of Pride Month, and you can participate by attending festivals and parades.
Pride Month events are taking place across the country throughout June so people can come together in support of the LGBTQ communities.
