The Stonewall riots were a series of spontaneous, violent demonstrations by members of the LGBTQ+ community against a police raid that took place in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn, located in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. They are widely considered to constitute the single most important event leading to the gay liberation movement and the modern fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States.
Join Prof. Sherri Patton for an inte...
The Stonewall riots were a series of spontaneous, violent demonstrations by members of the LGBTQ+ community against a police raid that took place in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn, located in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. They are widely considered to constitute the single most important event leading to the gay liberation movement and the modern fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States.
Join Prof. Sherri Patton for an interactive lecture and discussion on June 2nd to discuss the history and the lasting impact of the Stonewall riots and how they are still relevant today.
The Lavendar Library will also be joining us to provide resources for our attendees!
Time: 6PM-8PM
Cover: $5
