Nation May 20 Sites tied to equality movements join list of America's most endangered historic places By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Nation Apr 13 Trump administration agrees to return Pride flag to Stonewall National Monument in New York The Trump administration has agreed to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag on a federal flagpole at the Stonewall National Monument, reversing course after removing the banner in February. By Jennifer Peltz, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press
Nation Feb 10 Trump administration takes down rainbow flag at Stonewall National Monument Activists see the change as a symbolic swipe at the country’s first national monument to LGBTQ+ history. By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press
Politics Jun 28 WATCH: Biden speaks at opening of Stonewall visitor center, key location for LGBTQ+ rights President Joe Biden courted LGBTQ+ voters on Friday with a pair of New York City events a day after his widely panned debate performance against Donald Trump… By Jennifer Peltz, Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Nation Jun 11 Watch 3:58 Marsha P. Johnson's historic role in the LGBTQ+ rights movement This Pride Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look back on the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, a larger-than-life figure in her own community, whose contributions to the fight for gay and transgender rights were largely overlooked… By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara
Jun 29 Watch 5:51 Stonewall exhibit showcases flash point in LGBTQ community By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green It was 50 years ago this week that gay, lesbian, trans and other gender-nonconforming people rioted at a bar called the Stonewall Inn after a police raid. The New York Public Library has one of the largest collections of LGBTQ… Continue watching
Jun 25 Watch 16:57 50 years after Stonewall, why so many LGBTQ people are 'still grieving' By Courtney Norris During the era of 1969’s Stonewall Riots, police raids against LGBTQ establishments were common. But when Stonewall patrons fought back, the modern gay rights movement was launched. On Stonewall’s 50th anniversary, Judy Woodruff gets perspective from Reverend Emma Chattin, activist… Continue watching
Jun 24 Watch 8:46 Why the Stonewall Riots represented a 'sea change' for LGBTQ rights By John Yang, Kira Wakeam On a June night in 1969, patrons of a New York City gay bar called the Stonewall Inn battled with police and set in motion the modern movement for gay rights. Fifty years later, the milestone anniversary of the event… Continue watching
Jun 21 YA literature has more LGBTQ characters than ever. Here are 5 books to read By Elizabeth Flock The world of YA is “finally giving LGBTQ+ teens the literature they deserve," New York Public Library’s manager of young adult programs said. Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch 3:04 2 gay veterans on their 25 years of love The 1969 police raid at Stonewall Inn in New York City was a watershed moment in LGBTQ history. After years of police harassment and mistreatment, the bar’s patrons fought back. As part of the NewsHour’s coverage of the 50th anniversary,… Continue watching