In the late 1960s, being openly gay was largely prohibited in most places. Pride Month is observed in June to honor the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a touchstone event in LGBTQ history that laid the foundation for Pride. It is remembered today as being a turning-point in the movement for acceptance and equality.
New York City’s Stonewall Inn was the site of a six day protest in 1969 against police harassment and discrimination against the LGBTQ community.