On June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay nightclub in New York City, triggering days of protests and creating a pivotal moment in American history and the gay rights movement worldwide.
On the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, people across the country began honoring the achievements and contributions of the LGBTQ community, with the celebrations growing into what is now known as Pride Month.
On Monday’s special edition of “Closer Look,” show host Rose Scott talks with the leaders of several Atlanta area organizations to get a pulse on the state of Atlanta’s LGBTQ community amid the ongoing challenges to LGBTQ rights.
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