For those of you children who think Gay Pride Celebrations are about porn and wearing tiny outfits, getting drunk, and free crap, here is a little history of why we talk about the Stonewall Riots in relation to Gay Pride. It's not about sports, but it is about our community as a whole and you know what they, those who do not our history, are doomed to repeat it! Also, there was a lot of fighting, which requires athleticism and stamina (especially if you're rioting for a few days).
For more information about the Stonewall Riots, copy and paste the following link into your browser:
http://www.glbtq.com/social-sciences/stonewall_riots.html
Also, the BBC will be doing a documentary on the Stonewall Riots
Read more here: http://www.ukgaynews.org.uk/Archive/09/Jun/2901.htm
And here is a clip from one of Alfonzo's favorite movies, Stonewall:
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