What was the Cause?
For one thing, being gay was not only illegal, but looked down upon by society. As it was said in the video, there was no "coming out", or "staying in". you didn't tell anyone. And if you did, you were basically shunned from your friends and loved ones. All Gays wanted was to be treated like regular people. Not as a criminal trying to hide where they could be themselves, or to have labels put on them. to be normal average citizens.
For one thing, being gay was not only illegal, but looked down upon by society. As it was said in the video, there was no "coming out", or "staying in". you didn't tell anyone. And if you did, you were basically shunned from your friends and loved ones. All Gays wanted was to be treated like regular people. Not as a criminal trying to hide where they could be themselves, or to have labels put on them. to be normal average citizens.
What was the Effect?
Today, Seventeen states allow Same Gender Marriage. Since 1969, the Gay Community has come a very long way. From being illegal, to allowed to get married. That's a huge milestone, in our opinion. And each year, on June 27th, the Anniversary of the Stonewall Inn Riots is celebrated. In fact, the 40th Anniversary was just celebrated. St. Petersburg Fl has one of the biggest Gay Pride parades in the Country.
Today, Seventeen states allow Same Gender Marriage. Since 1969, the Gay Community has come a very long way. From being illegal, to allowed to get married. That's a huge milestone, in our opinion. And each year, on June 27th, the Anniversary of the Stonewall Inn Riots is celebrated. In fact, the 40th Anniversary was just celebrated. St. Petersburg Fl has one of the biggest Gay Pride parades in the Country.