June Events in LGBTQ+ History
I don’t know if this has been done yet, but in honor of pride month, here are some important events in the queer community that took place in June:
6/28/1969 The infamous Stonewall Riots take place. Patrons at the Mafia-run gay bar riot when police attempt a raid. This event ignited a spark in the community and is often said to be the start of a movement.
6/28/1970 The one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots is a cause for celebration. Christopher St. Liberation Day is the day of the first ever gay pride parade. Thousands of members of the LGBTQ+ community march through New York City.
6/1988 After activists bring the AIDS epidemic to D.C, the CDC sends flyers to every home for awareness.
6/26/2003 The Supreme Court rules that sodomy laws are unconstitutional in the Lawrence v. Texas case.
6/17/2009 President Obama signs a memorandum that gives health benefits to federal employees in same-sex partnerships.
6/24/2011 New York signs the Marriage Equality Act.
6/26/2013 The Supreme Court rules that section 3 of DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) is unconstitutional.
6/9/2015 The Military Equal Opportunity Policy is adjusted to include gay and lesbian members.
6/23/2015 The Stonewall Inn is officially designated a New York City landmark.
6/26/2015 The Supreme Court rules same-sex marriage bans unconstitutional.
June is such an important month in the history of our community. And please, please add more if I missed any. If you came out in June or got married in June or something, add that too! Happy Pride!!! 🌈🌈🌈👫👬👭
