• Daily Prompt

    My Queer Heritage

    Cultural heritage represents a shared bond and sense of belonging within a community. While I have not always felt as though I belonged within the community, I have a deep sense of pride in the history of Queer Rights. I wouldn’t say that I necessarily dedicated time to researching queer history, but I have spent some time watching related documentaries and educational videos online. For example, the Stonewall Uprising. On June 28th, 1969, the police raided a queer bar in New York City. They would do this periodically because the gay community was an easy target for them. Tired of…