Pride month and celebrations are an opportunity to celebrate and commemorate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual or allied, and others (LGBTQIA+) in their fight for equality. But Pride has existed for only 51 years.
Life for homosexuals in the mid-20th century was not welcoming, and most lived in the “closet.” One of the strategies to socialize was going to gay bars and private clubs — places where one could be open and not worry about being outed at home or work.
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