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Stonewall, Riots, and Raids Part I

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Stonewall, Riots, and Raids Part I

http://genderbodyreligion.wordpress.com/2008/07/24/stonewall-riots-and-raids-part-i/
7/24/2008

About Stonewall


"The Stonewall Riots were a series of violent conflicts between LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) individuals and New York City police officers that began during a 28 June 1969 police raid, and lasted several days. They were centered at the Stonewall Inn and are widely recognized as the catalyst for the modern-day movement towards LGBT rights. Also called the Stonewall Uprising, Stonewall Rebellion, Stonewall Revolution or simply Stonewall, the clash was a watershed for the worldwide gay rights movement, as LGBT people had never before acted together in such large numbers to forcibly resist police harassment directed towards their community. Many also credit the events as igniting a movement to celebrate gay pride with events such as pride parades and dyke marches." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_riots)
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