Power and Pride: The Origins of Pride Month
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Course Overview
June 28, 1969, was a pivotal day in history. In the early hours of the morning, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular Greenwich Village bar catering to LGBTQ+ customers. Decades of escalating, state-sanctioned harassment led officers to expect everyone to leave quietly as usual.
But if that had happened, it wouldn’t have made history.
Decades of oppression of the LGBTQ+ community, cultural shifts in the 1960s, and good troublemaking led to that fateful night at Stonewall. You’ll learn how the events on June 28 became a catalyst for change and a symbol for LGBTQ+ rights that evolved into today’s Pride festivals and marches. This course explores the key events and personalities in the United States that ultimately shaped a global movement.
Unique Features of the Course
- Interactive Course
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Table to Content
INTRODUCTION
- Introduction
- Before We Start: Shared Language
UNDERSTANDING STONEWALL
- Centuries of Oppression
- A Decade of Unrest
- Stonewall Inn Ignites a Movement
- From Reminders to Liberation
- 50+ Years of Pride
SUMMARY AND RESOURCES
- Summary
- Resources
- Quiz
Intended audience
This course is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as working professionals from all streams/departments/functions.
