Discover the story behind Pride Month, which traces back to the historic Stonewall riots in 1969. The riot was sparked by a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar situated in Lower Manhattan, New York City. Three activists - Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and Stormé DeLarverie - are credited with inciting the riots, although Johnson disputes her involvement. This event led to the first pride marches held in multiple U.S. cities, including New York City in 1970, which aimed to commemorate the Stonewall riots and advance LGBT liberation. While the first marches were more like protests, they evolved to remind people of the LGBT community and its diversity. However, early marches excluded transgender women and people of color, despite them playing a significant role in the original riots. Learn more: https://www.britannica.com/story/why-is-pride-month-celebrated-in-june