On Saturday, June 28, 1969, members of the New York police department raided the Stonewall Inn, a known gay bar, touching off a series of spontaneous and violent demonstrations by the city’s gay community throughout the city. “The Stonewall riots were a turning point in our city’s history,” said Nicholas Veneziale, VP for New York Live, “leading to the growth of a worldwide pride movement which has inspired global change.”
On Saturday, June 28, 1969, members of the New York police department raided the Stonewall Inn, a known gay bar in Greenwich Village, touching off a series of spontaneous and violent demonstrations throughout the city.
These demonstrations are widely considered the most important event leading to the gay liberation movement.
NBC O&O WNBC New York will commemorate the historic occasion with a special broadcast, Pride: Celebrating 50 Years, Saturday night at 7, both on air and online.
Hosted by acclaimed television and Broadway actor Michael Urie, Pride: Celebrating 50 Years will showcase the growth of the local and global Pride movement.
Featuring celebrities including Billy Porter, Asia Kate Dillon, Carson Kressley, Isis King, Molly Bernard, Adam Rippon, Lea DeLaria and Wilson Cruz, the program will profile the movement’s trailblazers, including Edie Winsor, Harvey Milk, Gerturde Stein, Rupaul, Bayard Rustin, the Shepard Family and more.
“The Stonewall riots were a turning point in our city’s history,” said Nicholas Veneziale, VP for New York Live, “leading to the growth of a worldwide pride movement which has inspired global change. WNBC has been at the forefront of covering the issues important to the LGBTQ+ community. The special features many notable voices from the community and we are proud to bring their stories to the viewers and look forward to celebrating this very important milestone.”
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