Pride And The Police: A Complicated History For The LGBTQ Community

CBS San Francisco

June 10, 2022

While the pride flag is bright and colorful, history shows us the ties between law enforcement and the LGBTQ community has been dark and full of tension.

In 1969, the Stonewall Riots took place and are widely considered a watershed moment in the struggle for LGBTQ rights.

The Stonewall Inn in New York City was a haven for the city's gay, lesbian, and transgender community. On June 28th, the police raided the Inn in Lower Manhattan but on that fateful night, patrons fought back.

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