During the following two years, LGBTQ+ rights groups formed in most major American cities. The events at Stonewall became one catalyst among many for an emergent movement. They gathered outside the bar, in Christopher Park, and along nearby streets. While the accounts of that fateful evening vary, its eventual impact on LGBTQ+ rights is undeniable. At times, the crowd numbered in the thousands. Protesters gathered in front of the Stonewall Inn that night and for six days thereafter. Police arrested workers and patrons alike. When a police raid occurred that fateful night, it was a place of safety no longer. At the time, the inn was a safe haven for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Many point to the events of June 28, 1969, at New York City’s Stonewall Inn. The events that led to the designation extend back in time to the 1960s. In the decades since, it has become a global phenomenon celebrated across the world. It is dedicated to uplifting the voices, celebrating the diverse cultures, and supporting the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. In 1999, President Clinton declared June “Gay and Lesbian Month,” now known as Pride Month. June 1st marks the beginning of Pride Month.