Love and Pride

Stonewall Inn, Greenwich Village, New York

​On a hot summer night in New York City in 1969, the modern-day gay rights movement was born at a little neighborhood gay bar in Greenwich Village, called the Stonewall Inn. Back then, it was basically illegal to be gay - police would regularly raid gay bars, arrest the patrons, and post their pictures in local newspapers. This often resulted in being fired from their jobs, ostracized from their families, and further marginalized in society.

During a raid on the night of June 27th, 1969, the gay men, drag queens, transgender women, and lesbians at the Stonewall Inn decided enough is enough - they fought back against the police, and the ensuing rebellion lasted two days - and changed history. Exactly one year later, New York held the first official Gay Pride Week, with a march originating at the Stonewall. Now, all over the world, Gay Pride is celebrated in the month of June to honor the brave men and women who risked it all so we can love freely today.

2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, and SF Etsy celebrates the fierce, funny, sweet, and queer in our community. Happy Pride, y'all!

Butch Candy Heart Letterpress Card. $5.00 by S&MPress

I Like My Whiskey Straight But My Friends Can Go Either Way, 5" Cross Stitch in Hoop. $32 by Fog Knits

Scented Rainbow Birthday Cake Earrings. $36 by Decadent Minia

Love is Love Temporary Tattoo. $4 by Loud Mouth Ink

Beard Gay Pride Mug. $15 by Rockbird Vintage

SF Rainbow Pride Sticker. $4 by Cuppa Fog

Happy Pride everyone! To learn more about this weekend's activities, please visit the official site of SF Pride at http://www.sfpride.org/

Author

Adjowah Ky is a maker living in Richmond, CA. When she's not making things for her shop, The Weekend Store, she likes to travel, read, and contemplate the universe.