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- Gay Pride Medallion, 1978-2005 - This mass-marketed "affirmation" medallion served as a tangible reminder of identity, patriotism, and faith for those struggling to gain support despite their gender identity, and protection under the U.S. Constitution. It included two iconic images, the Statue of Liberty and the Gay Pride flag designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978, with the serenity prayer written by Reinhold Niebuhr, American theologian, ethicist, and professor.
- 1978-2005
- Collections - Artifact
Gay Pride Medallion, 1978-2005
This mass-marketed "affirmation" medallion served as a tangible reminder of identity, patriotism, and faith for those struggling to gain support despite their gender identity, and protection under the U.S. Constitution. It included two iconic images, the Statue of Liberty and the Gay Pride flag designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978, with the serenity prayer written by Reinhold Niebuhr, American theologian, ethicist, and professor.
- Button, 10th Anniversary of Stonewall Riots, 1979 - The Civil Rights movement of the 1960s inspired other groups of people to demand their equal rights. Members of the gay rights movement began actively voicing their opposition to discrimination in 1969 after the New York police department raided the Stonewall Inn -- a local gay bar. Riots ensued and a movement was born.
- 1979
- Collections - Artifact
Button, 10th Anniversary of Stonewall Riots, 1979
The Civil Rights movement of the 1960s inspired other groups of people to demand their equal rights. Members of the gay rights movement began actively voicing their opposition to discrimination in 1969 after the New York police department raided the Stonewall Inn -- a local gay bar. Riots ensued and a movement was born.
- Flier, "2nd Gay Liberation Meeting," July 1969 - On June 28, 1969, New York police raided the Stonewall Inn--a gay club in Greenwich Village--and harassed, arrested, and maltreated its LGBTQ+ patrons. Police raids on LGBTQ+ bars were common, but this particular raid sparked a movement. These fliers evidence the fraught months following the Stonewall Uprising and the efforts of gay rights groups to organize and fight for equality.
- July 16, 1969
- Collections - Artifact
Flier, "2nd Gay Liberation Meeting," July 1969
On June 28, 1969, New York police raided the Stonewall Inn--a gay club in Greenwich Village--and harassed, arrested, and maltreated its LGBTQ+ patrons. Police raids on LGBTQ+ bars were common, but this particular raid sparked a movement. These fliers evidence the fraught months following the Stonewall Uprising and the efforts of gay rights groups to organize and fight for equality.
- Stonewall Inn Tote Bag, 2022 - This tote bag features a photo taken by LGBTQ+ photographer Leonard Fink of the protests following the 1969 Stonewall Riot in Greenwich Village, New York City. The riot took place after police raided the Stonewall Inn gay bar, as patrons and passersby tried to stop the arrests. The event was a turning point in LGBTQ+ activism.
- 2022
- Collections - Artifact
Stonewall Inn Tote Bag, 2022
This tote bag features a photo taken by LGBTQ+ photographer Leonard Fink of the protests following the 1969 Stonewall Riot in Greenwich Village, New York City. The riot took place after police raided the Stonewall Inn gay bar, as patrons and passersby tried to stop the arrests. The event was a turning point in LGBTQ+ activism.
- Gay & Lesbian Freedom Pride Week Commemorative Medallion, 1983 - The 1983 Gay and Lesbian Pride Week occurred between June 20-26. Planners dedicated programming to AIDS awareness, voter education, and civil rights issues. Many cities organized "Gay Pride" parades. In Cincinnati, the 1983 parade marked the 10th anniversary of public events coordinated by the Greater Cincinnati Gay Coalition. In Columbus, it marked the 3rd year of activism planned by Stonewall Union.
- 1983
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Gay & Lesbian Freedom Pride Week Commemorative Medallion, 1983
The 1983 Gay and Lesbian Pride Week occurred between June 20-26. Planners dedicated programming to AIDS awareness, voter education, and civil rights issues. Many cities organized "Gay Pride" parades. In Cincinnati, the 1983 parade marked the 10th anniversary of public events coordinated by the Greater Cincinnati Gay Coalition. In Columbus, it marked the 3rd year of activism planned by Stonewall Union.