Pride in the 2020's

When the world encountered Covid-19, everything changed. The Rangers here marched in a different looking parade than ever before.

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Pride in the ‘20’s changed more than anyone would have anticipated!
The global COVID-19 pandemic halted the in-person Pride March in ‘20 in NYC and across the world for the first time in several decades. It was able to resume in 2021, but included face masks, social distancing, smaller crowds, and fewer organizations who marched, along with a virtual component. Stonewall National Monument had park rangers who marched in 2021 (pictured). Stonewall continues to be a central meeting place for the LGBTQ community to organize and speak out against injustices.

Several Black Lives Matter protests took place on the streets surrounding the Stonewall Inn and sought recognition for the unfair treatment of black trans peoples in ‘20 and 2021. Recently, Ukrainian LGBTQ+ members also marched around the neighborhood of Stonewall seeking that same recognition. This year, as COVID-19 is still affecting operations, park rangers have been creating more virtual content for Stonewall National Monument, including special programming like a collaboration with Muir Woods for World Aids day, videos on Marsha P. Johnson, Silvia Riveria, the kickline during the Stonewall Uprising, and so much more.

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