The Stonewall Riots - Where The Modern LGBTQ+ Fight For Equality Began

🏳️‍🌈 Do you really know the history of Pride? In this powerful Pride Month episode of HOT AIR, host Joshua Robert takes you back to where the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement began: the Stonewall Riots of 1969. We’re uncovering the queer history they didn’t teach you in school, including: 🔥 What actually happened at Stonewall in June 1969 and why it sparked a revolution 📜 The oppressive anti-gay laws and police brutality that criminalized queer life in the 1960s 💃🏾 The powerful roles of drag queens, trans women of color, lesbians, and queer youth who led the uprising 🗣️ Firsthand accounts and activist quotes from the front lines of Stonewall 🌈 How Pride evolved from protest to party, and why both are essential today ✊ Why we still need Pride now, especially with the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation If you’re a baby gay just starting your journey, an ally looking to learn, or someone who wants to honor the brave LGBTQ+ activists who paved the way, this episode is required queer listening. 🎧 Listen now to learn the real history of Stonewall and feel empowered to keep fighting for LGBTQ+ rights and equality Watch the video version on YouTube HERE! Send me a text! Let me know your thoughts on this episode, recommend future topics or just say 'HEY GURL!" 🔥 Subscribe to HOT AIR now—new episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday with unfiltered convos, chaotic stories, and all the queer tea you can handle. 🎧 Don’t miss a moment: Follow on Instagram & TikTok @_hotairpod for behind-the-scenes, memes, and bonus content! Visit: HotAirWithJoshuaRobert.com to submit listener stories, topic suggestions and shop merch!