Stonewall50

How Troy Perry Made LGBTQ History—With God’s Help

Troy Perry founded the Metropolitan Community Church in 1968 to help LGBTQ believers like himself feel closer to God. It’s only one chapter in a life of history-making activism.

Tim Teeman

INTO THE STREETS

America’s First Pride Marchers Are Still Out, Loud and Proud

America’s first Pride marches were held in 1970 in New York, L.A, San Francisco, and Chicago. Organizers and participants recall the post-Stonewall power of being seen and heard.

Tim Teeman

LOUD AND PROUD

Pride May Be Canceled, but This LGBTQ Marching Band Plays On

The Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps marching band was due to be playing a number of Prides this summer. Then coronavirus happened. Now they’re taking their triumphant sound online.

Matt Alesevich

‘TRUE RECKONING’

This Pride, the LGBTQ Community Must Confront Its Racism

Black queer and transgender people have always had to remind the rest of the community of our prominence—despite the fact that the movement was co-led by us since the beginning.

Ernest Owens

THE GOOD FIGHT

New York’s 50th Pride Should Be as Political as Possible

Coronavirus led to the postponement of New York City’s 50th anniversary Pride March. In planning a later event, organizers should look to the passionate politics of the original.

Tim Teeman

What a Day

50 Faces, 50 Stories From Stonewall 50 at NYC’s World Pride

The Daily Beast’s Tim Teeman, Sarah Rogers, and Justin Miller hit NYC’s World Pride parade to hear 50 stories from attendees to mark the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.

Tim Teeman