Stonewall

The Stonewall refers to the 1969 riots at the Stonewall Inn in New York City, a pivotal event in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Police raids on the LGBTQ+-friendly bar led to spontaneous protests by patrons and community members, demanding greater acceptance and equality. These protests ignited the modern LGBTQ+ movement, inspiring activism and the formation of advocacy organizations worldwide. The term “Stonewall” is now symbolic of resistance against discrimination and the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights and social justice.