National Coming Out Day – OUT in History

National Coming Out Day – Out in History

The Stonewall Uprising began in the early hours of June 28, 1969 when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club located in Greenwich Village in New York City. The raid sparked an uprising among bar patrons and neighborhood residents as police roughly hauled employees and patrons out of the bar, leading to six days of protests and violent clashes with law enforcement outside the bar on Christopher Street, in neighboring streets and in nearby Christopher Park. The Stonewall Uprising served as a catalyst for the LGBTQ rights in the United States and around the world.

To celebrate National Coming Out Day we will be screening a documentary on the Stonewall Uprising and welcoming Dr. Karla Jay, a Stonewall veteran, to share her story around this historical event. A casual reception will follow.