The police showed up under the notion that Stonewall was operating without a liquor license and began arresting and 'roughing up' both employees and patrons. This time, however, people fought back and the raid became a riot. Police raiding gay bars was pretty common given the homophobic climate at the time when 'homosexual relations' were still illegal. The LGBTQ+ community is celebrating everywhere now that it is finally Pride month once again, and we've compiled a list of 39 Instagram captions for LGBTQ+ Pride month! As fun as Pride parades and drag events are, it is important to remember the roots of Pride here in the United States, which began after police officers raided the Stonewall Inn on June 28, 1969.
39 Instagram Captions for LGBTQ+ Pride Month
