Impacts and Opportunities

After the Stonewall Riots, supporters marched and organized the first Christopher Street Liberation March on June 28, 1970 to remember the important event. These parades and marches occur annually as a way to commemorate the Stonewall Riots starting off a movement for equality. New gay activist organizations were being formed and newspapers were aiding in promoting them. LGBTQ+ groups like STAR, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionarie, were created to help the homeless and provide support for youths. These opportunities represented a catalyst for greater liberty and respect among businesses, laws, and society. Straight away after the event, new changes to laws were established. 

News outlets served as a way of communication yet it brought acrimony amongst people, but it still brought positive impacts from communication. The community felt more comfortable being themselves and were included in new gay rights. Stonewall served as a symbol for social change and a place to demand equal treatment. The inn was the key to understanding the injustices the community experienced how through many battles they were able to impact societys views.