On #ThisDayInHistory in 1969, the Stonewall Riots began when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn. The raid sparked a riot among its LGBTQ patrons and local sympathizers as police roughly hauled employees and patrons out of the bar, leading to six days of colorful protests. The Stonewall Riots served as the catalyst for the gay rights movement in the United States and around the world. 50-years ago on #ThisDayInHistory, the first official gay pride parade takes place in New York City to

Come with us as we pay our respects to LGBTQ history makers and "permanent residents" of @congcemetery in Washington D.C. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Project manager, Amanda Davis, and co-director, Jay Shockley, lead the way — guided by a curated LGBTQ walking map. First, Queens, NY, native and prominent activist Frank Kameny, who died #OnThisDate in 2011. Learn more about Frank’s many contributions to the LGBTQ rights movement at nyclgbtsites.org. After Frank, Amanda and Jay planted flags to honor Leonard Mat