History of Pride Month: 5 Facts We Should Know About Pride
2021/6/1
That Wasn't In My Textbook
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Shownotes Transcript
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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