In this powerful Pride Month episode of Hot Air, we’re going all the way back to where the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement began: the Stonewall Riots.

We’re diving into the history they didn’t teach you in school — from the oppressive anti-gay laws of the 1960s, to the mafia-owned bars, to the police brutality that pushed our queer elders to say “no more.” Learn about the drag queens, trans women of color, lesbians, and queer youth who sparked a revolution — and why this moment became the flashpoint.

You’ll walk away knowing:
🔥 What actually happened at Stonewall in June 1969
📜 The legal and cultural landscape that criminalized queer life
🗣️ Quotes from activists and firsthand accounts from the front lines
🌈 How Pride evolved from protest to party — and why both matter
✊ Why we still need Pride today (especially with rising anti-LGBTQ+ laws)

Whether you’re a baby gay just starting your journey, or a longtime ally looking to learn — this is required queer listening. Let’s honor the brave baddies who came before us and keep fighting like hell for the future.

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