LGBT landmark Stonewall Inn now a national monument
"Our national parks should reflect the full story of our country." —@POTUS announces Stonewall National Monument: https://t.co/dxUdnnY9wc
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) June 24, 2016
President Obama has designated the Stonewall Inn a national monument.
"Our national parks should reflect the full story of our country." —@POTUS announces Stonewall National Monument: https://t.co/dxUdnnY9wc
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 24, 2016
Click here for reuse options!The announcement comes shortly before the one-year anniversary of the Obergefell Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
“Although the LGBT civil rights movement has made significant progress in the pursuit of equal rights and protections under the law, there is still more work to do,” the White House said in a press release. “As seen two weeks ago in Orlando, FL, LGBT Americans continue to face acts of violence, discrimination, and hate. LGBT people of color are especially at risk. The Administration is committed to continuing the fight for dignity, acceptance and equal rights for all Americans — no matter who they are or who they love.”
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bpollen June 24th, 2016 at 15:44
Way to go, O!