Watch CBS News

Stonewall Inn riots 50th anniversary

In 1960s America, it was illegal to be gay. Police raids on gay bars were frequent and homosexuals were under constant vigilance. In the early morning hours of June 28th,1969 gay patrons at the Stonewall Inn in Manhattan's Greenwich Village fought back against the police. To honor the 50th anniversary of the riots, CBSN anchor Anne-Marie Green spoke with two LGBTQ elders who were there on that historic evening.
View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.