From Stonewall to today: A timeline of LGBTQ+ milestones in June

Celebrate anniversary of Stonewall Uprising with parade, festivities in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Celebrate the anniversary of an important moment in LGBTQ+ history with a parade and celebratory gathering in Richmond's Woodland Heights on Saturday. The Stonewall Uprising in 1969 is thought to be what sparked the broader movement for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States. From 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, "Stonewall on Stonewall" will take over the Woodland Heights neighborhood to celebrate the 55th anniversary of sa…

Sophia Bush Says 'Stepping Publicly Into My Queerness' Felt Like 'Freedom'

Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Sophia Bush has candidly discussed how coming out has helped her learn more about herself. Bush opened up in April 2024 about being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, writing in an essay for Glamour, “As I came into myself, I already felt it was my home. I think I’ve always known that my sexuality exists on a spectrum. Right now, I think the word that best defines it is queer. I can’t say it without smiling, actually. An…

'It is incredibly freeing': Lauren Chan is a lot more comfortable after coming out as a lesbian

Model Lauren Chan is overjoyed to be living her life authentically after coming out as a lesbian two years ago.

From Stonewall to today: A timeline of LGBTQ+ milestones in June

Notable figures and moments in LGBTQ+ history each day of Pride Month

A Brief History of Alternative Pride in the Twin Cities

It's not just the big shindig in Loring Park.