Stonewall uprising

Harvard scholars reflect on the history and legacy of the 1969 Stonewall demonstrations that triggered the contemporary battle for LGBT rights in America.

In celebration of Pride Month, I’m highlighting for my kids six courageous LGBTQ+ heroes who changed the world for the better. Read on for their inspiring stories.

In 1969, a riot in a New York bar sparked a global rights movement. Half a century on, those involved in the Australian campaign tell SBS News what impact it had.

Marsha P Johnson (August 24, 1945 – July 6, 1992) also known as Malcolm Michaels Jr., was an American gay liberation activist & self-identified drag queen. Known as an outspoken advocate for gay rights, Johnson was one of the prominent figures in the Stonewall uprising of 1969. Photo taken on Christopher street in Manhattan in 1982 by Gunnar Roze.

The Stonewall Riots, also known as the Stonewall Uprisings, occurred in 1969 and is known as the kick off of the Gay Pride movement. To learn more about Stonewall and the leaders, check out the Marsha P. Johnson Institute and the Stonewall Inn social media pages. #pride #sewi

The June 1969 uprising at New York City's Stonewall Inn marked a raucous turning point in the fight for LGBT rights.

“Stonewall 50: The Revolution” is a four-episode documentary series from NBC Out and Nightly Films. Centered on the historic 1969 Stonewall uprising, this series explores the past, present and future of the LGBTQ rights movement.