The uprising was a catalyst for the modern gay rights movement.
Johnson, Zazu Nova, and Sylvia Rivera in June of 1969 after NYPD raided the gay bar The Stonewall Inn. Pride honors the Stonewall Riots, a series of protests led by Black and Latinx trans women including Marsha P. Queer women and non-binary people need dedicated bars where they can be themselves since they may not always feel welcome at traditional gay bars geared towards men. The Lesbian Bar Project aims to support the remaining lesbian bars across the U.S. In the 80s there were about 200 lesbian bars in the U.S., today there are fewer than 25. Unfortunately, lesbian bars have been closing up shop lately. Support these businesses to help maintain safe spaces for queer folks to gather and celebrate as they please. Get in on the festivities at these 10 best LGBTQ+ bars in the country where queer people can be free to be themselves year round. June is dedicated to Pride month in the United States and around the world to honor and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
