>> this is what the stonewall inn looks like today, a look at the demonstrations that took place in july 1969. and joining us from greenwich village, new york, and marc stein. he is the editor of the stonewall riots, the documentary history. thank you for being with us on c-span and c-span3, american history tv. we appreciate it. >> thanks very much for having me. >> take us back 50 years ago this week. what happened? >> well, the police in that period routinely raided gay bars, and that was certainly the case in new york city, and there was actually a raid on the stonewall inn a few days earlier, and on the night of june 27, the police began a raid and things proceeded in a fairly routine manner. some patrons were allowed to exit the bar and some were detained. it was very common for the police to detain bar owners, bar managers, bartenders, people of color, people who transgressed gender, so in the lingo of the day transvestites or drag queens. so some were detained and some began exiting the bar. by that night, and by this time it was the early morning hours of june 28, patrons and pa

the stonewall inn. stonewall inn was not a particularly nice by. the drink water down. it was run by the mafia. but it was a place that people could come and dance together and socialize. remember, back then, it was illegal for people to socialize together, to be seen showing affection in public. stoma they could dance together. the stonewall prayed on thewall street workers who socialized there. that was sort of a blackmailing ring going on it. again, nothing nice about this place, but it was a place that people could call their own. so, the police crackdown on such illegal establishments going on. me police came in and started raiding the bar and tossing people out of it, they were a little bit rough with a lesbian and they threw her out onto the street. and of the crowd went wild. this is kind of a pent-up feeling by the people there at the stonewall. police had been harassing people for a long time. arresting them for showing them affection in public. at this point in time, in 1969, we have got all kinds of youth movements, counterculture. sexual revolution is happe

a rebellion that began as a result of a police raid on june 28, 1969 on the stonewall inn. a popularclub in greenwich village. the facts of the stonewall uprising, a well-established, general information about the stonewall club and how it operated. however, to understand the meaning of the event requires information. it goes beyond the sets of facts, including information that has not become integrated into media accounts, documentaries, and museum exhibitions. because one needs to be aware of a much greater context to the history, beyond the events of the up rising, to interpret the uprising's meaning and its historical implications accurately, i will now spend much time today on the uprising itself. but on this larger context. homosexual acts have been illegal since the nation's founding. but an increase in the end tolerance of homosexuality seems to have taken root in this country around the time of the great depression. after world war ii, with the advent of the cold war and the red scare. exemplified by virulent anti- communism, and the demand for total conformity. the

vibrant parade, the culmination of world pride which is dedicated to the 1969 uprising at the stonewall inn >> 60 years ago, if this many people were to gather, we would have all been arrested today the city of new york is rolling out the red carpet >> reporter: among the parade's grand marshals, members of the gay liberation front, an activist group that formed right after the riots, orgtd marches when the streets were far less friendly >> it it was literally a group of marginalized people walking for their freedom. >> reporter: it's clear how much things have changed. front and center of the parade, the cast of the popular tv show shining a light on the transgender community. >> it is exciting so many peopl looking for us 3 million people have descended and lined the streets of the parade route which stretches for 2 1/2 miles. san francisco's famous pride parade also took place, and paris even paid tribute to stonewall through the spirit of that rebellion still echos across the globe including the city where it all started. joe fryer, nbc news, new york. >> now to a stampede following a f

in 1969, the stonewall inn was one of very few gay bars in the city.id onjune 28th of that year sparked several nights of protesting. it was the moment that the lgbt community here said enough is enough and the modern gay rights movement was born. the act of homosexuality was illegal, when i grew up, in 49 of the 50 states. the police were my enemy. and they were a real danger to me. here was a chance for me to finally express my feelings about what had been done to me as a young gay kid growing up in an anti—gay society. and i wasn't alone. people wanted to show their anger and resentment at the police for all their years of brutality and intolerance. they liked to get theirjollies beating us as they would find us in cruising areas, in the dark movie houses, outside on the street, in a bar, in a park, orwherever. so these two little blocks on christopher street, which was in greenwich village, was our one little refuge we found, which was at night—time when nobody else cared. we found places that we could sit, that we could talk, and it may not have b

the parade ended at the famous stonewall inn.lice raid half a century ago helped usher in the modern gay rights movement. david begnaud has the story. >> reporter: what happened in 1969 and you know who did it? the nypd's public morals squad. that was a thing back then. they raided the bar. but gay bars were commonly raided during that time period. as the patrons were kicked on to the street, they started to fight back. they picked up everything they could on the street and started throwing it at tbaanat led to t which spread nationally. there was a bartender there that night who still works in the bar today. we start our story with him. >> hi. >> nice to meet you. >> same here. >> reporter: he calls himself triece sequoia. >> we know it was another raid. we heard a crash and somebody threw a rock through the window. >> reporter: this time stonewall patrons resisted arrest. the violence escalated and hundreds of people pumped in. mark seagal was there, too. stonewall turned him into an activist. >> from the very first day it was,

from the stonewall inn is a reminder of the struggle that continues today. in the north of russia residents and activists are fighting to stop the opening of a new garbage landfill from faraway moscow not long ago nobody would have dared to raise their voices but that's changed. human shields against diggers these activists have created a chance city and she's a town in northwestern russia authorities told them construction on a new garbage dump would stop but the arrival of a new excavator has spurred protesters back into action. to see if we want to give up on she swill die if we have to but that you're right. this is our land we won't give it up. and whenever the security forces keep an eye on things but they don't get involved and in the end the digger driver gives up. she's has achieved prominence far greater than its modest train station would suggest last year local authorities struck a deal with moscow to dispose of garbage from the capital. construction began a what would be one of europe's biggest landfills but residents wouldn't put up with it. pr

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a reminder of the 28th of june in 1968 when police raided the stonewall inn in new york the gay bar on christopher street the event that to protests and triggered the modern find for l g b t rights. to take this fight still continues and it's reflected here in berlin where hundreds of thousands from all over the world take part in europe's biggest christopher street day. radio strauss has been covering the events joining the revelers marina what's the atmosphere been there in the center of berlin today. it was really good rebecca there was a huge party it was like a fast seville atmosphere never a lot of people outside on the street the weather of course very summery very nice just like a lot of leather and sat there and some people wearing clothes leads to nothing and said now the price has got into now and you can see behind me close to prime guy there's a potty going on and not just here but also another places are for len people keep on celebrating tonight with such a party atmosphere it's not how much of the origins of this event as a political protest is still evident during berl

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living open and free that struggle was launched in new york crowds gathered outside the landmark stonewall inn where the modern gay rights movement was spawned half a century ago after police raided the popular meeting place the fight for equal rights isn't over. today still in much of this country here can get married to a person of the same sex on monday and then go to work on tuesday and be fired because now they know you're gay and that's perfectly legal. so while america's community celebrates major advances in the past 50 years here too protection remains incomplete. sports down south african track star caster semenya ran her 1st 800 meter race since appealing to switzerland supreme court over a testosterone limits rule put by the put out by the sport's governing body so many a dominated in the diamond league tourist stop in california setting a new record on american soil of 1.55 seconds she's back to racing this was fort hills here's her appeal and she says she. it will not run in the world championships later this year if their decision goes against. you watching g.w. news thanks for

jerenkinda vibranparade, the culmination of world pride which is dedicated to the 1969 uprising at the stonewall inn >> 60 years ago, if this many people were to gather, wwould have all been etargrand liratio. >> repte it's clear how much things have changed. front and center of the parade, the cast of the popular tv show shining a light on the transgender community.in >> it is excitg so many people are out here looking for us. they're like up liftment, looking for us as eplight. >> rter: more than 3 million people have descended and lined the streets of the pare route which stretches for 2 1/2 miles. san francisco's famous pridepa de also took place, and paris even paid tribute to stonewall through the spirit of thateblion still echos across the globe including the city where it all started. joe fryer, nbc news, new york. >> now to fa stampedelowing a fireworks show in madison, wisconsin saturday night after shots rang out just as the show endeor hundreds ran f their lives some trying to take cover near the stage. one person was shot, but is expected to recover.ic a police off was also hurt duringh

the march commemorates 50 years since theite at the stonewall inn in lower manhattan. 50 years ago, if this many people would have gathered, we would have all been arrested. today, the city of new york is rolling out the red carpet. >> the grand marshals were member of the gay liberation front and that group formed right after the riots. >>> inannapolis, maryland, the city celebrated hits first pde festival parade and they will already looking forward to planning next year's pride event nain lis. splendidly over the month. >>> we are working for your health. ne study says awoman's body type can raise the risk of certain health problems. it foundomen who store more fat in their middle called asle ped are at a higher risk of heart and blood vessel problems, even if they are at a normal weight and vice versa. the study says more women with more fat in their legs, called the pear shape, that would be me, are the alo r risk of cardiovascular disease. >>> a rminder to be careful around alcol this fourth of july somehow someone else drinking can hurt . shows drinking family at riskspndim at t

something to happen that particular night because the air was really, really heavy. >> at the stonewall innay night, june 28th, 1969, the lights were low. music was loud. and the dance floor packed. >> the diversity of the people who were at stonewall ranking from street kids, people dressed in scare drag, the guys in khakis and button-down shirts. you had the drag queens come on the dance floor who were controlling the jukebox. >> across the street from the stonewall, unnoticed in christopher park, undercover nypd cops seymour pine and charles smythe of the public morals division were staking out the bar. >> pine and charles smythe were charged with enforcing censorship, pornography, and closing legal bars. >> the detectives leading the team closed in on the stonewall. >> smythe and pine, along with police agents, knocked on the bar saying, we're here, open the door, we're the police. lights were turned on, the jukebox was unplugged. there was anger. there was also terror because people were afraid they would be arrested. >> as the police began rounding up patrons inside the bar, a crowd g

. >>> the stonewall riots began on june 28, 1969 after police raided the stonewall inn.e catalyst for the modern lgbtq rights movement. up next on american history tv, discussion with law enforcement and an eyewitness to the protest. they talk about the events historical significance in our treatment of the lgbtq community has changed ov

barack obama claimed a site near the former stonewall inn a monument. we will hear more about the events that stonewall and how they served as a catalyst for the lgbt movement. the commission majority passed earlier today in support of the equality act and various reports and statements that have been issued in recent years. discrimination on the basis of gender identity is unfortunately still prevalent in his country. i read news yesterday that the new york police commissioner apologized for the actions of the new york police department during the storm will uprising, declaring the actions and laws were discriminatory and oppressive. interactions between police officers and the lgbt community has prompted concern from the commission as documented by our report released last year on civil rights implications of police use of force. this reporteys find should high rates of contact between law-enforcement and lgbt individuals with high rates of police misconduct. the commission took in substantial evidence of discrimination persisting in these directions.

. >>> the stonewall riots began on june 28, 1969 after police raided the stonewall inn. the rate sparked six days a protest considered to be the catalyst for the modern lgbtq rights movement. up next on american history tv, discussion with law enforcement and an eyewitness to the protest. they talk about the events historical significance in our treatment of the lgbtq community has changed over the past 50 years. this event was hosted by the national law enforcement museum in washington dc. >> it is my pleasure and honor to be back with you. as we stream, we are looking back on 50 years, where we were 50 years ago at the stonewall riots and how far we have come, the changes have been made and the changes still to come. before we get started, i would like to introduce our guest, starting with david carter, the film stonewall uprising which won a peabody award. also with us is brian downey, the president of the officers actually goal of new york which addresses the need and issues and concerns of the lgbtq community. also, lieutenant brett parson, a district native per com

pride celebrations have come quite a long way since the riots in new york 50 years ago at the stonewall inn. today's celebration in san francisco included people from around the world, families, and pretty powerful politicians. among those powerful politicians, former san francisco mayor and current california governor gavin newsom. >> when we advanced marriage equality, that didn't end homophobia in this country. >> reporter: he is the first sitting governor to be in the parade. house speaker nancy pelosi is the most powerful woman in washington, and u.s. senator kamala harris is hoping to become the most powerful woman in the free world. she's here as her presidential campaign gains new momentum. >> it's so great to be home. i've done this parade for countless years. we have so much to celebrate and obviously so much work to do. >> reporter: san francisco pride has come a long way since its root about identity and the freedom to love whomever one chooses. and protest is still part of the parade now. >> the police are out here to criminalize us. >> reporter: one group managed to stop the p

vibrant parade, the culmination of world pride which is dedicated to the 1969 uprising at the stonewall inn. >> 50 years ago if this many people would have gathered, we would have all been arrested today city of new york is rolling out the red carpet >> reporter: among the parade's grand marshals, members of the gay liberation front, an activist group that organized marches when the streets were far less friendly. today it's clear how much things have changed front and center at the parade, the cast of hosts of the popular tv show is shining a light on the transgender community. >> it's exciting that so many people are out here looking to useporter: more than 3 million people have descended upon new york for world pride many of them have lined the streets along the parade route which stretches for 2 1/2 miles. san francisco's famous pride parade also took place today and paris even paid tribute to stonewall through the spirit of that rebellion still echos across the globe including the city where it all started. joe fryer, nbc news, new york. >> that's a party. >>> up next, a warning for an

a vibrant parade, the culmination of world p dedicate9 uprising of the stonewall inn. 50 years ago ifhis many people would have gathered -- >> we would have all been arrested today the city of new york is rolling out the red carpet grand marshals, members of the gay liberation front, an activist group thatformed righ after the riots, to organize marches when the streets were far less friendly. >> it was literally a group of marginalized people walking for their freedom. >> reporter: it's clear how much things have changed. front and center, the cast of the popular tv show shining a light on the transgender community. >> it's exciting so many people are out here looking for us for up liftment. >> reporter: more than 3 million people have lined the streets along the parade route which stretches for 2 1/2 miles. san francisco's famous pride parade also took place, and paris even paid tribute to stonewall through the spirit of that rebellion still echos across the globe, including the city where it all starte>> just way some students are protesting college loans. and talk about nets gain,

sunday's march commemorates the 50th anniversary of the clash between preece and gay patrons at the stonewall inn. it sparked the modern gay rights movement. >> it took us many seps to get where we are today. we should be super proud. >> it's really heartwarming to see how much as a nation we've progressed. >> reporter: five decades ago being gay could get a person arrested. now police are out in full force making sure people in the lgbtq are safe and secure. >> reporter: police lined the parade route and even paused for photos. one person said it wasn't just about gay rights but about everybody's rights. and they say it's not to be separated but simply part of the fabric of society in america and around the world. >>> in san francisco p.r.i.d.e. celebrations were put on hold for nearly an hour due to protests over police presence at the parade. demonstrators scuffled with officers. they blocked an intersection at busy market street while 12 protesters linked arms and lie on the ground. two people were taken into custody and one officer injured. an estimated 1 million people march. >>> coming up

living open and free that struggle was launched in new york crowds gathered outside the landmark stonewall inn where the modern gay rights movement was spawned half a century ago after police raided the popular meeting place the fight for equal rights isn't over. today still in much of this country you can get married to a person of the same sex on monday and then go to work on tuesday and be fired because now they know you're gay and that's perfectly legal. so while america's community celebrates major advances in the past 50 years here too protection remains incomplete. and he stars in motor sports and red bulls max has won the austrian busy grand prix after a stunning comeback from a very bad start the dutchman eventually produced one of the best drives of the season to claim his 1st victory this year. the dutch franz were out in force to watch that mad max for stop and give a lesson in recovery starting 2nd on the grid on the leg. he slipped down to 8 place for he was slow to get away pole sitter charlotte planned the nearly man this season streak to head in his ferrari but for stop and wa

comes 50 years after members of the community fought back against a police raid at new york's stonewall inn, galvanizing the modern gay rights movement. earlier this month, the nypd commissioner apologized for the incident. >> the actions taken by the nypd were wrong, plain and simple. the actions and the laws were discriminatory and oppressive, and for that, i apologize. >> reporter: today, the nypd was out in force keeping an expected 3 million people safe as they enjoyed celebrity performances, and of course, the massive march. one participant tells our streaming channel this moment is about freedom. >> if i wanted to if i want to wear a dress, that is freedom. that's what we are fighting for. >> reporter: polling shows support for same-sex marriage, a hard-fought civil right attained just four years ago, has continued to rise. with 61% of americans now saying they support it. but in recent years, hate crimes targeting the lgbtq community have also risen. today many tell us the struggle continues. >> it's come a long way. we have a long way to go. but i'm so happy and proud to be here. >

living open and free that struggle was launched in new york crowds gathered outside the landmark stonewall inn where the modern gay rights movement was spawned half a century ago after police raided the popular meeting place the fight for equal rights isn't over. today still in much of this country you can get married to a person of the same sex on monday and then go to work on tuesday and be fired because now they know you're gay and that's perfectly legal. so while america's community celebrates major advances in the past 50 years here to protection remains incomplete. now politics and sports are coming together in spain over the issue of domestic violence which has been put. back on the agenda there by the far right vox party the box party won $24.00 seats in parliament on a platform that includes doing away with a gender violence law which it says discriminates against men one politician who was herself physically abused is fighting back and using boxing to champion women's rights. a picture of resilience miriam gutierrez is a fighter who has battled her way back from a horrific past when

. >> reporter: the parade marks 50 years since riots at the stonewall inn, which sparked the gay rights movement. >> i think it's amazing that we've come this far, that we can get married, that there are all kinds of rights. >> reporter: being gay was a crime five decades ago and there were frequent raids on bars like donewall. earlier this month, n.y.p.d. commissioner james o'neill apologized for its role in raiding stonewall. >> the actions taken by the n.y.p.d. were wrong, plain and simple. the actions and the laws were ascriminatory and oppressive, and for that i apologize. >> reporter: today the n.y.p.d. provides its support so that moments like this are possible. justin mahoney says his visibility is welcome here. >> i don't feel like i have to hide myself. especially being in the big apple. everybody is supporting, and you really feel so much love all the sime. >> reporter: we've heard from so many people who say they are proud, this is where the plvolution began, but vlad, they also say despite the progress made over the last 50 years since stonewall, there is much further to go

the event marks the 50th anniversary of riots in 1969, between police and customers at the stonewall innirit of the gay rights movement. our lgbt correspondent ben hunte sent us this report from manhattan. new york has always been a major destination for lgbt pride festivals, but this weekend's events were their biggest yet. while a message of inclusion and equality could be felt across the city, there have been two duelling pride parades marching through the streets. one with huge floats, major corporate sponsors and millions of people lining the streets. the other taking a completely stripped—back approach, that many would not even recognise as a modern lgbt pride parade. chanting. the team behind it, reclaim pride, were protesting the commercialisation of pride with home—made banners, political chanting and a rally in central park. what we are seeing is they're co—opting this very important activist holiday as a corporate platform for profits. we want to return it to its roots, which was a protest march put on by activists in the wake of the 1969 stonewall riots. so, has pride become

the other side of the world. 50 yea rs world. 50 years ago on christopher street, new york, the stonewall inn't really anything different or unique for the police to raid. but on that night there was a big number of the community present and they decided to fight back. it's one of the first time lgbt to fight back. it's one of the first time lg bt people to fight back. it's one of the first time lgbt people fought back against the police. that went on for several nights. violent protesting happened in the streets. that kicked off the modern lgbt rights movement, many people say. something like this many activists would say would not have happened without that initial protest in new york. and that's the reason why ultimately many people around the world celebrate pride in the way they do. some activists have said it's too far, it needs to go back to the original protesting roots, so may be over the next few yea rs we roots, so may be over the next few years we will see london pride stripped back a little. but we need to remember that london is still blessed to have something of this scale like

the event marks the fiftieth anniversary of riots in 1969, between police and customers at the stonewall inn march has also been held. its organisers claim to represent the true spirit of the gay rights movement. 0ur lgbt correspondent ben hunte sent us this report from manhattan. new york has always been a major destination for lgbt pride festivals. but this weekend's events where their biggest yet. a message of inclusion and equality could be felt across the city. there has been two duelling pride parades marching through the streets. one with huge floats, major corporate sponsors and millions of people lining the streets. the other taking a completely stripped back approach, that many would not even recognise as a modern lgbt pride parade. chanting. the team behind it, reclaim pride, were protesting the commercialisation of pride with home—made banners, political chanting and a rally in central park. what we are seeing is they're co—opting this very important activist holiday as a corporate platform for profits. we want to return it to its roots, which was a protest march put on by activi

parade goes down fifth avenue and circles back to washington square park, passing in front of the stonewall inney are taking edgers to guard against the possibility of election interference in the 2020 presidential election. cielo will serve as the task force chair. the company says the u.s. election team will be established by the end of this year. the task force was formed as a response to civil rights group process facebook was not doing enough to help prevent voter intimidation and suppression. >>> the early front runner in the race for the democratic nomination, joe biden, has found himself on the defensive once again. the former vice president is coming under more criticism or comments he has made about race. we have reports tonight from the washington bureau. stroke joe biden is facing fresh criticism by his democratic opponents on the issue of race. this time from cory booker. he question if biden is up to the task of addressing americans raised relations. >> the next president is to be someone who can talk openly and honestly about race on her ability. none of us are perfect. but call

this year's celebration helped mark the 50th anniversary of the infamous police raid on the stonewall inn in new york which is credited as the start of the gay rights movement. >> what's in a lunch box? an idea to build a better bay area. we'll introduce you to a woman who is looking to help the environment with an invention inspired by her children. >> i'm meteorologist drew tuma. a sunny look from our emeryville camera this afternoon. a cooler way on the way tomorrow. we'll have the details on the accuweather forecast ahead. >> a look outside, san mateo bridge in each direction pretty wide open. that 4th of july holiday has already begun for some folks. >>> abc7 is committed to building a better bay area. that starts with the environment around us. >> a lafayette woman got an idea to make things a little greener after seeing what was in her children's lunch boxes. abc7 news east bay community journalist introduces us to her and shows us her creation. >> the business started on my kitchen table here in lafayette. >> when my son in 2003 went off to preschool, that's when i first started p

roddy, you take your name from the stonewall inn.ie. but in taking that name we remember those very brave activists in new york who have had enough of the brutality of the police and from the brutality of the police and from the shame that society put on us and they started to fight back. the shame that society put on us and they started to fight backm the shame that society put on us and they started to fight back. it is interesting that you are talking about the moment that stonewall here was founded. and things have moved on dramatically in the right direction from your point of view. absolutely, it is a mixed picture as always. but in the last 30 years of stonewall the uk charity existing, we have seen same—sex marriage become legal, the equalising of age of consent, gay and bisexual people can serve in the military, there have been a lot of legal progress that we have seen. on the other hand there is a lot of hate crime that affects lesbian, gay and bisexual people. and the trans people are also affected. and for all of us, that

. >> reporter: the pop star giving that speech outside the stonewall inn.ar where members of the queer community fought back against a police raid exactly 50 years ago. the beginning of the modern lgbtq+ rights movement. earlier this month, the nypd police commissioner apologizing for the police actions all those years ago. >> the actions taken by the nypd were wrong, plain and simple. the actions and the laws were discriminatory and oppressive, and for that i apologize. >> reporter: all these decades later, the nypd out in full force, keeping the millions of people safe at new york city's pride march. the biggest in its history. >> happy pride! >> reporter: abc news capturing this moment during the march. army specialist brion houston, back from a tour in iraq, coming out on live tv. >> i'm still not out in the military at this point. >> people might know now. >> they might know now. >> is this your coming out? >> i guess it is, yeah. >> reporter: that announcement met with cheers. and while that support seems encouraging, the percentage of americans who s

. >>> the stonewall riots began on june 28, 1969 after police raided the stonewall inn. the rate sparked six days a protest considered to be the catalyst for the modern

>>> the stonewall riots began on june 28, 1969 after police raided the stonewall inn. the rate sparked six days a protest considered to be the catalyst for the modern lgbtq rights movement. up next on american history tv, discussion with law enforcement and an eyewitness to the protest. they talk about the events

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