Evolution of LGBTQ+ Pride: From Origins to Milestones
Discover the historical origins and significant milestones of LGBTQ+ pride marches, from the Christopher Street Day Liberation March of 1970 after Stonewall to the First National March on Washington in 1979 for LGBT rights, up to the New York Gay Pride Parade in 2011 following the legalization of same-sex marriage. Explore key events and influential figures that have shaped the LGBTQ+ rights movement over the years.
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PRIDE MARCHES- ORIGINS & MILESTONES Jennie Mejaes
CHRISTOPHER STREET DAY LIBERATION MARCH -1970 Instrumental advocates: Craig Rodwell dissatisfied with the silent protests. Fred Seargent Ellen Broidy lesbian activist who represented the resolution of the parade at the conference. Linda Rhodes partner.
CHRISTOPHER STREET LIBERATION DAY MARCH - 1970 Marked the beginning of the gay movement, after stonewall, as it was the first gay pride parade ever. Started on Sixth avenue from Greenwich Village to Central Park.
THE FIRST NATIONAL MARCH ON WASHINGTON -1979 In light of the Milk& Moscone assassinations. Milk- first openly gay politician to be elected to office. Moscone an early proponent of gay rights. Anita Bryant
THE FIRST NATIONAL MARCH ON WASHINGTON -1979 One of the largest political gatherings in support of LGBT rights to date. Inclusive of gay people of color: Billy Jones, Gil Gerald.
SECOND NATIONAL MARCH ON WASHINGTON - 1987 More federal funding for research and treatment of AIDS. Elected officials, members of Congress, and other prominent civic, labor and religious leaders signed letters endorsing the march.
SECOND NATIONAL MARCH ON WASHINGTON - 1987 Addressed it at the end of his presidency. Put under strain by his support group, who consisted of the newly identified religious right and the Moral Majority, a political-action group founded by the Rev. Jerry Falwell. 20,849 people had died but the time he spoke. Caused a lot of anger and resentment towards the government, and Reagan in the gay community.
GAY PRIDE PARADE NEW YORK - 2011 Same-sex marriage law passed. Andrew Cuomo. New momentum to the National Gay rights movement, puts pressure on other states to legalize same-sex marriage.
SAN DIEGO GAY PRIDE PARADE - 2012 Don t Ask, Don t Tell Troops march in uniform. Defense department made an allowance for this march. More than 300 active duty members participated.
