How did/when did the gay rights movement begin?

The gay rights movement stagnated for the next few decades, though LGBT individuals around the world did come into the spotlight a few times. ... read more

Though there are dozens of other individuals who could be mentioned who were influential, the gay movement became even more public with a demonstration in Los Angeles in the early 1960's protesting the U.S. military policy against gays and lesbians, the first public gay demonstration and a forerunner of the gay and lesbian parades. read more

The demonstrations culminated in the first gay pride march from Washington Square Park to Central Park. The riots are widely regarded as the beginning of the modern gay rights movement, which has evolved from a loosely organized grassroots network to a considerable social and political force. read more

Roundup: Talking About History Historians have disagreed over the origin of the modern gay civil-rights movement, debating whether it began in the 1950s or 1960s or even earlier. read more