It wasn't until 1973 that homosexuality was declassified as a mental illness by the American Psychiatric Association.

It wasn't until 2021 that the LGBTQ+ community was given federal protections against employment discrimination.

Gay clubs of the 70s and 80s were vibrant safe spaces, especially for queer and trans people of color.

The Stonewall Riots of 1969 were a response to police brutality against the LGBTQ+ community.

The Black Cat Protests were a series of LGBTQ+ demonstrations against police brutality in the US.