Gay

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The concept of gay pride seems like it originated out of circumstances that echo other historical forms of oppression. In 1969, New York police raided gay bar, the Stonewall Inn. Opposition enfolded the police over a series of nights and protests.

Historically, this event was one that triggered the gay pride movement. Prior to this, public "gay culture" was hardly existent. These series of events laid the framework for gay pride parades, and more social acceptance of the "LGBT community."