LMBTQ+ Rights Movement

Stonewall Riots

Jun 26, 1969

The riots become a pivotal moment, sparking the modern LMBTQ Rights Movement, later on Pride Parades are going to be organised on this day

Homosexuality is declassified as a mental disorder

1973

The American Psychiatric Association removes homosexuality from the catalog of mental illnesses

AIDS epidemic

Period: 1980 to 1990

The epidemic effected large numbers of the LMBTQ community, leading to increased activism and awareness against stigmas

March on Washington for equal rights and Liberation

1993

The march drawn hundreds of thousands, advocating for equal rights and recognition

Landmark decision for LMBTQ rights

2003

The Supreme Court strikes down sodomy laws in Lawrence v. Texas
Short video about the case: https://youtu.be/FsPngPpSWxY?si=6Bq8sm5XZ_HgFo2P

Increasing visibility and awareness

Period: 2004 to 2015

The support for LMBTQ rights grow thanks to social media and public awareness

Transgender rights gain prominence

Period: 2010 to 2020

Advocating for ant-discriminatory laws and increased representation in the media

Legalisation of same-sex marriage in the USA

2015

https://edition.cnn.com/2015/06/26/politics/supreme-court-same-sex-marriage-reaction/index.html

The Trump administration attempts bans on transgender individuals

2016

They proposed to ban transgender people from serving in the military, this sparked legal challenges and widespread indignation.
Further explanation: https://www.vox.com/identities/2017/7/26/16034366/trump-transgender-military-ban

Ongoing fights for LMBTQ rights

Period: 2020 to 2023

Now including conversion therapy bans, transgender healthcare access and combating discrimination