The New York City Police Department had begun raiding known lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) bars and establishments and the LGBTQ community, prominently trans women, started to fight back and stand up to the police for what they felt was unjust treatment. RELATED: Pride flags explained: Flags take different forms to represent different LGBTQ+ groups
It all started on June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn in the New York City neighborhood of Greenwich Village. LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Annually, the month of June represents Pride Month around the world, yet many wonder why June?