The Stonewall Riots: Coming out in the Streets

By: Gayle E. Pitman

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Synopsis: This book is about the stonewall riots, a series of spontaneous, often violent demonstrations by members of the gay (lgbtq+) community in reaction to a police raid that took place in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, at the stonewall inn in the Greenwich village neighbourhood of Manhattan, new York City. The riots are attributed as the Spark that ignited the lgbtq+ movement. The author describes American gay history leading up to the riots, the riots themselves, and the aftermath, and includes her interviews of people involved or witnesses, including a woman who was ten at the time. Profusely illustrated, the book includes contemporary photos, newspaper clippings, and other period objects. A timely and necessary read, the stonewall riots helps readers to understand the history and legacy of the lgbtq+ movement.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 208 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781419737206
Publisher:: Abrams, Inc.
Date of Addition:: 04/29/21
Copyrighted By:: Gayle E. Pitman
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
Reading Age:: 10 and up
Submitted By:: Worth Trust
Proofread By:: Worth Trust
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Foreword by:: Fred Sargeant

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