Closing the end of #PrideMonth with a history lesson:
1/ Why is "Stonewall" important in LGBTQ+ history?
A. It was the site of protests after Stonewall Inn, a known LGBTQ+ bar, was violently raided by police on June 28 many years ago. It marks one of the most important events in the LGBTQ+ liberation movement.
2/ What year did the Stonewall riots happen?
A. The demonstrations lasted from June 28 – July 3, 1969.
3/ Who is now know as one of the prominent figures of the movement?
A. The “P” stood for “Pay It No Mind”🥰 She was a black activist and drag queen that was part of many pivotal moments in the liberation movement.
4/ What can we do to support the LGBTQ+ community?
A. No wrong answer. Happy #PRIDE2020!
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