Presentation By: LOUIS DIAMOND, SAMMIE HIRSH, AND BRAD SOME

1.Widespread hatred, disrespect, violence, and intolerance for homosexual community 2.Alienation 3.Inability to find work 4.Stigma associated with being gay

Several day conflict between LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender People) members and the NYPD. Started as a Police raid, escalated to a violent protest Stepping stone for gay community First time that on a large scale LGBT worked together to accomplish a goal

1.To achieve equality 2.The ability to marry 3.To end discrimination against 4.To force America to see that being gay was not wrong 5.Show the America that Homosexuality was ubiquitous 6.To encourage homosexuals to “come out of the closet”

1.Marches 2.Speeches 3.Protests 4.Dressing in “rebellious clothing” 5.Direct action (picket lines)

1973 Homosexuality no longer a mental illness 1982 Wisconsin outlaws discrimination based on sexual preference 1993 “Don’t ask Don’t tell” policy, (gays can serve in military) 2000’s Various states begin to allow legal partnerships between gays “The state cannot demean their existence or control their destiny by making their private sexual conduct a crime” – Justice Anthony Kennedy