The Stonewall Riots, which essentially kicked off the gay rights movement, are dated back to the early morning of June 28, 1969, according to The History Channel. NYPD officers raided a Greenwich Village gay club called the Stonewall Inn on Christopher Street, which inspired riots from employees, neighbors, patrons, and allies. For the next several days, protestors were met with violence from police officers, and thus, the gay rights movement began.
The first official Pride parade took place exactly one year later, but it wasn’t the colorful, glittery event it is today. Protestors feared violent encounters with authorities, and according to the New York Times, it was one of the first open queer movements, unlike previous silent vigils and “polite pickets.”
Queer rights should be celebrated each and every day of June (and every day of the year), but a handful of dates in June are especially historically significant. Recognizing and celebrating each of them is extremely important to fully honor the LGBTQIA community.
Happy Pride!
Source : https://www.distractify.com/p/what-does-each-day-of-pride-month-represent