Pride month commemorates the Stonewall Riots in 1969, a series of protests that were a direct result of a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a New York City gay bar.

Pride Month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and highlights the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Pride flags have unique symbolism, representing different aspects of the community, for instance, the traditional rainbow flag, the progress Pride flag and the transgender Pride flag.