Equality Rights Timeline Assignment

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  • Stonewall Riots (1969)

    Stonewall Riots (1969)
    The Stonewall riots were sudden and violent demonstrations by LGBTQ+ community members in response to a police raid on the Stonewall Inn in New York City. This event was a crucial moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement in the US.

  • Harvey Milk (1930-1978)

    Harvey Milk (1930-1978)
    Milk was a Californian politician and an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. He was the first openly gay elected official in California and was later assassinated in 1978, becoming a martyr for the LGBTQ+ community.

  • HIV/AIDS Crisis (1980s-1990s)

    HIV/AIDS Crisis (1980s-1990s)
    The HIV/AIDS outbreak affected the LGBTQ+ community disproportionately, leading to discrimination, stigma, and activism. It prompted significant advocacy efforts and raised awareness about LGBTQ+ health and civil rights.

  • Ellen DeGeneres Comes Out (1997)

    Ellen DeGeneres Comes Out (1997)
    Ellen DeGeneres came out as a lesbian on her show "Ellen," which was significant for LGBTQ+ visibility in mainstream media.

  • Lawrence v. Texas (2003)

    Lawrence v. Texas (2003)
    The US Supreme Court invalidated sodomy laws in Texas, which also invalidated similar laws across the country. This landmark decision affirmed the right to privacy and consenting adult relationships and was a crucial victory for LGBTQ+ rights.

  • Marriage Equality (2015)

    Marriage Equality (2015)
    The U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide in the Obergefell v. Hodges case, a historic victory for LGBTQ+ equality and civil rights.

  • Pulse Nightclub Shooting (2016)

    Pulse Nightclub Shooting (2016)
    49 individuals lost their lives in a mass shooting at Orlando, Florida's Pulse gay nightclub, while several others were injured. The event revived calls for action on LGBTQ+ rights and gun control, highlighting the continuous threats and violence experienced by the LGBTQ+ community.

  • Transgender Military Ban (2017)

    Transgender Military Ban (2017)
    Transgender people are not allowed to serve in the US military, according to President Donald Trump's announcement. The regulation was widely criticized and confronted legal challenges, exposing the continued discrimination against transgender people.

  • Transgender Rights Movement (21st Century)

    Transgender Rights Movement (21st Century)
    In the 21st century, there has been a rise in visibility and activism for transgender rights, including legal protections against discrimination in employment, healthcare, and public accommodations.

  • Non-binary and Genderqueer Visibility (21st Century)

    Non-binary and Genderqueer Visibility (21st Century)
    The growing recognition and acceptance of non-binary and genderqueer identities are expanding understandings of gender diversity within the LGBTQ+ community and society as a whole.