President Biden is coming to NYC today as the Stonewall Inn marks 55 years since the riots that sparked LGBTQ+ activism in the United States.
NEW YORK -- President Joe Biden is coming to New York City on Friday to mark 55 years since the Stonewall Riots in Manhattan and attend the opening of a new Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center. As Pride Month comes to an end, politicians, celebrities and other advocates will come together to honor the history of the LGBTQ+ movement and it's fight for equal rights.
Founders say the experience encourages people to carry forward the Stonewall legacy and the ongoing fight for equality. This is the first LGBTQ+ visitor center to be recognized by the National Park Service, and it's free of charge. 55 years since the Stonewall UprisingFriday marks 55 years since the Stonewall Uprising, which sparked a series of riots between police and LGBTQ+ protesters over six days.The events of that week spearheaded LGBTQ+ activism in the United States.
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