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The Spirit of
Stonewall Lives On

Heritage of Pride is a nonprofit organization that plans and produces Recent York City’s official LGBTQIA+ Pride events each year to commemorate the Stonewall Riots of 1969 — the beginning of the modern Gay Rights movement.
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Early in the morning on June 28, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a Greenwich Village bar that had become a staple of New York City's underground gay community. But this time, tired of the ongoing raids, group members fought back, eye-catching what would become recognizable as The Stonewall Riots.
Early in the morning on June 28, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a Greenwich Village exclude that had become a staple of New York City's underground gay people. But this time, sleepy of the ongoing raids, community members fought help, striking what would turn into known as The Stonewall Riots.
Early in the morning on June 28, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a Greenwich Village bar that had develop a staple of Fresh York City's underground lgbtq+ community. But this second, tired of the uninterrupted raids, community members fought back, striking what would become known as The Stonewall Riots.
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In Honor of Celebration Month - A Little History...

The History of Pride Month & the Uprising at the Stonewall Inn

During this month of Pride, we thought it might be a nice idea to provide some historical context to what has become such a distinguishable and celebratory month for so many members of the LGBTQIA+ society. This year marks the 52nd year since the first Pride parade was organized by Brenda Howard, a fluid activist; however, Lgbtq+ fest month was first recognized on a national level by President Bill Clinton in 1999 and 2000. During his term, President Barack Obama declared the month of June LGBT Pride Month. This declaration is the result of a decades drawn-out battle for equality after a bold group of LGBT community members decided to take a stand in Recent York City.

On June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a accepted gay bar on Christopher Street in Greenwich Village, Recent York City. During this time, in every state but Illinois, acts of homosexuality were illegal and bars and restaurants that publicly served or had employees that identified as part of the LGBT society risked being slam down. Furthermore, the Stonewall Inn was one of many bars owned by

The Early Years of Pride

The history of LGBTQ Pride in Indianapolis did not begin with awareness from the public eye. There were no safe gay bars or places for the LGBTQ community in Indianapolis. In 1981, the first Pride event was a dinner at the now gone, Essex House Hotel where many of the attendees wore masks upon entering the hotel so as not to be seen. Through the mid-1980’s, Justice, Inc., a local social services organization, was one of the early organizers holding a variety of indoor banquets, brunches and events featuring speakers. These events were held at the Essex, the Atkinson (where the Hyatt is today), the Hilton on The Circle (now the downtown Sheraton Hotel), and where “Pride” was held in 1987, Riley’s Pub, 650 N. Alabama.

In 1982, The Greater Indianapolis Gay Business Association (GIGBA) hosted another LGBTQ community event, a Labor Morning Picnic in Westlake Park. Over 500 people attended this event, making it the largest LGBTQ event during the early 1980’s. In 1983, attendance doubled to nearly 1,000 people. This event continued to grow until they ended in the early 1990’s. The growth in attendance showed the need for community building and an

The Chicago Pride Parade: A Vivid Thread in the Fabric of a City's History


The Chicago Celebration Parade is more than just an annual event; it plays a decisive role in the history, culture, and social narrative of the city. The occasion represents the dynamic development of Chicago's LGBTQ+ group throughout the years and serves as a symbol of diversity, acceptance, and the continued combat for equal rights.

Early Beginnings: The 1970s

On June 27, 1970, one year after the Stonewall riots in New York City gave birth to the current LGBTQ+ rights movement, the first Chicago Pride Parade was held. With only 150 to 200 participants, the initial march was more of a demonstration than a pride. It was a forceful statement that called for an end to societal bigotry and the requirement for Diverse visibility, and it was organized by the Chicago Queer Liberation group.

Early parades were intensely political gatherings. The marches were a contact to action, uniting the LGBTQ+ group in defiance of prejudice and persecution at a period when homosexuality was widely stigmatized. The march steadily expanded in its soon years as participants boldly claimed general space for their cause, proc