Jun 01, 2025

Pride Month Explained: 7 Quick History Lessons

Kuhu Verma

Stonewall Protests

This pivotal moment marked the beginning of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement after a bar was raided by the police.

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The First Pride Parade

Exactly one year after Stonewall, the first Pride March took place in New York City in 1970 setting the tempo for the visibility campaign.

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Sec 377 - Indian Constitution

In 2018, the Supreme Court of India decriminalized homosexuality by striking down Section 377 of the IPC.

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Harvey Milk

Harvey Milk, elected in 1977, was one of the first openly gay officials in U.S. history but his tenure ended after his assassination.

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AIDS Crisis

During the 1980s, the AIDS epidemic devastated queer communities. Despite widespread stigma, LGBTQ+ activists rallied to raise awareness.

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Same Sex Marriage

In 2001, the Netherlands became the first country to legalize same-sex marriage. Over 30 countries have legalised the same.

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Indian Pride Parades

From New York to New Delhi, Pride is now a global movement. Delhi pride parades are extremely active during June 2025.

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