Stonewall Riots: 40 Anniversary Commemorates Birth of Gay Rights

Sunday, June 28 marks the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a landmark event in the Gay Rights movement. In honor of Stonewall, which took place after police raided the gay-friendly Stonewall Inn in...

Gay Pride Parade Weekend Brings out Supporters for Equal Rights

Gay Pride Parades are taking place around the world this weekend in support of Gay rights and equal rights for all. It's an opportunity for everyone to show their support for all kinds of lifestyles and people, and...

White House to recognize accomplishments of LGBT Americans

June is Gay & Lesbian Pride Month and the White House will recognize the accomplishments of  lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) Americans next Monday, June 29th, to commemorate the 40th...

June is Gay & Lesbian Pride Month: Stonewall Riots 40 Years Later

In 2000, then President Bill Clinton signed a declaration making every June from that year on Gay and Lesbian Pride Month. The month of June was selected in remembrance of the New York Stonewall riots on June 28,...

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