Diversity LGBT Pride Month Stonewall Riots Anniversary Presented by Janette De La Rosa Ducut, Ed.D. Training Manager
Introduction
Principles of Community Race/Ethnicity Age Religion Politics Gender Sexual Orientation National Origin Physical Ability
Stonewall Riots (1969)
Homosexuality was illegal and gay bars were often raided
The Stonewall Inn was a hot spot of activity
In 1969 police raided the bar for selling liquor without a license
In addition to employees there were 3 drag queens and a lesbian arrested
Fed up and angry the people fought back
Fed up and angry the people fought back
The protest spilled over into the neighboring street
The riot lasted for days and began the gay rights movement
The riot lasted for days and began the gay rights movement
Today the event is regarded as the first major protest on behalf of equal rights
Obama declares June to be LGBT Pride Month (2009)
Sexual Orientation Identification Instructions 1. Answer the questions (silently) 2. Share your answers with the group Debrief Is sexual orientation defined by: Behavior, Desire, Self-identification…or all?