First Gay Pride parade in New York City

Two activists who were there look back on the 50th anniversary of New York City's first Gay Pride march.
It has been 50 years since the first Gay Liberation March in New York City on June 28, 1970.

Those first demonstrators left Greenwich Village, the crowd growing larger block by block until finally making it to Central Park.

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[benbaby]

That took heart in 1970. I don't know it went that far back. I never heard of it till I was an adult and thought it was something that began in the last 20 - 30 years.

I’m gay and I think back then it had true purpose and meaning they were so close to one another now it’s just people showing off being judgmental to their own people and hooking up with one another. Sad really what the “community” has become.

[melaries]

Jean devente is my cousins great aunt! She died a year ago. So sad!

[IAmAHeater]

At least back then, gay people dress appropriately.

[drakecarter]

This group from back then looks and sounds very respectable and being adults. They just wanted to be left alone and have the love they sought.
Today, my God, it's insanity.

[mac]

Gay movement and feminism was found by jews in Frankfurt University...

[Dukebluethemad]

Wow, this is so tame compaired to what we see today.

[Thunderchild-gzgc]

Before you know what thinned their numbers.

[RobertDixon-swdz]

God is full of love and He wants each and every person to experience His goodness.

[jenniferwalker]

REPENT
ACTS 2.VS. 38
ACTS 4.VS. 12
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