History of Pride: 5 Facts We Should Know About Pride

Though the origins of Pride Month span back to the '50s, many people credit a specific event that happened in NYC on June 28, 1969, as the thing that set off the creation of Pride and the Gay Liberation movement: the Stonewall Riots.

In this 14-minute solo episode, learn 5 facts that help us understand: 

• What is Pride month

• How it started

• The symbolism of the flag- yep, the colors have meaning

• The names of some important leaders of the movement and more.

Listen now wherever you listen to podcast. Happy Pride!

Where I get my info from:

• What Is Pride Month and the History of Pride?

• Library of Congress

• An Archivist Explains The Deeply Radical Origins Of Pride

• Everything You Need to Know About Pride Month

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