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The Gay Community

We came a long way to here, the gay community suffer in a way as a minority
and back in 60’s with another minority the black community together they

fought for Human rights and equality.

Till recent years the gay community was not allowed to bars or other public
places. I can only imagine what they have been through. Many got killed during

the process for equality.

In Greece during the period of HOUNTA dictator ship they use to knock the
door in suspicion that a gay man lived there they arrest him and that was the last

you ever saw of the man, your friend your brother .

They vanish after that and if you dare tyo ask where are they ? You will get no
answer as they pretend they do not know what are you talking about.

The gay community has been through violence racism and homophobia in a

modern way still is.

Today we have presidents and prime ministers been homophobic and racist but
they hide it well, if you be very careful and hear their speeches you will find

words direct to homophobia and racism.

Lets dive and go back where the gay community start to rebel against the
authorities.

The Stonewall Riots

The Stonewall Riots, also called the Stonewall Uprising, began in the early
hours of June 28, 1969 when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a

gay club located in Greenwich Village in New York City.

The raid sparked a riot among bar patrons and neighborhood residents as police
roughly hauled employees and patrons out of the bar,