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!

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Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).
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History of Pride Month: 5 Facts We Should Know About Pride