1969 Stonewall Rebellion (VIRTUAL)
Wednesday, June 266:30—7:30 PMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Join author Milo Todd on Zoom as he discusses the Stonewall Rebellion, a grassroots movement that sparked LGBTQ+ rights across the country.
What happened during the multi-night rebellion around the Stonewall Inn in June of 1969? What was the first thing thrown and who threw it? Who took part and who stayed away? Hear the details of what happened and how this ultimately led to the creation of Pride Month.
Note: This session includes mention of transphobia, racism, police brutality, slurs, murder, sexual assault, and misgendering/deadnaming.
Virtual registration required. Register HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwocuGhqjwvGNWwLJNjfQu9phvnEFLtGkRu#/registration
This program is in collaboration with Joshua Hyde Public Library and other Massachusetts libraries.
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