Taigh Moran: Exploration of the Stonewall Riots

The Stonewall Riots were a pivotal moment in American History. The Stonewall riots were a series of spontaneous demonstrations by members of the LGBTQ+ community in response to a police raid that took place in the early hours of June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in Greenwich Village, New York City. The raid was part of a routine crackdown on establishments that served LGBTQ+ patrons, and tensions quickly escalated as patrons resisted arrest and onlookers gathered outside. The riots continued for several nights, with protesters throwing objects at police, vandalizing property, and barricading streets. The uprising was fueled by years of systemic discrimination, harassment, and violence against LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as a growing sense of frustration with police raids and social oppression. The Stonewall riots are widely regarded as a watershed moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, sparking a newfound spirit of activism and solidarity and leading to the emergence of organized LGBTQ+ advocacy groups across the United States. The riots are commemorated annually during LGBTQ+ Pride Month as a symbol of resistance, resilience, and the ongoing struggle for equality and acceptance. The Stonewall riots were a pivotal event in LGBTQ+ history, sparking widespread activism and resistance against discrimination, and leading to important progress in achieving equality and acceptance for LGBTQ+ people globally. In this Archive report I am going to be examining three different primary sources pertaining to the Stonewall Riots. Through this examination I hope to gain a deeper understanding of the Riots themselves and fully grasp their cultural significance.

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