Yet back in 2020, the iconic Stonewall, which welcomes patrons from across the globe who honor the rebellion’s legacy, was facing a very different reality.
The events that followed fueled the modern lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (LGBTQ+) rights moment.Īnd as the Big Apple was walloped last year by the COVID-19 pandemic, the historic club - like many other small business and cultural mainstays in the city - found itself in dire financial straits.Ĭurrently, New York City is in the midst of a revival, and celebrating Pride Month. Over 5 decades ago, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club in New York City Greenwich Village.
