June 28, 1969: NYC police raided a Greenwich Village Mafia-run gay bar, The Stonewall Inn. For the first time, patrons refuse to be led into paddy wagons, setting off a 3-day riot that launches the Gay Rights Movement. Told by Stonewall patrons, Village Voice reporters and the cop who led the raid, ...

STONEWALL is a drama about a fictional young man caught up during the 1969 Stonewall Riots. Danny Winters (Jeremy Irvine) is forced to leave behind friends and loved ones when he is kicked out of his parent’s home and flees to New York. Alone in Greenwich Village, homeless and destitute, he befriend

President Obama called for equality for gay and lesbian Americans in his inaugural address: Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law – for if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as w

To commemorate World Pride, taking place in New York City on the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots in late June, the New York Public Libray has curated a stunning exhibition exploring the early fight for LGBTQ rights. The exhibit features the photographs of Kay Tobin Lahusen and Diana Davies—”

In 2019 the world will descend on New York City for the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall in conjunction with WorldPride. Be a part of history.

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, announced its endorsement of Joe Biden for President. HRC’s Board of Directors, comprised of 26 community leaders from across the nation, unanimously and enthusiasti

A movement six generations in the making. Watch the Official Trailer for PRIDE now. Pride will trace the history of LGBTQ culture and civil rights in the United States from the pre-Stonewall underground culture days to the Lavender Scare, to AIDS to the modern “culture war” movement. The series wi

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti speaks to the attendees of the HRC LA Gala about the importance of LGBT equality. In addition to his work on Equality in his City, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has written to President Obama asking him to designate the Stonewall Inn in NYC as a National Monument. The lette...

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, a moment when the gay community in New York City stood up against oppressors and began the modern fight for LGBTQ+ rights.

This November, Americans will have the opportunity to embody Lewis’ spirit, take up his mantle and carry on his enduring legacy by exercising their right to vote. John Lewis was a heroe of the civil rights movement.