In the early hours of June 28, 1969, New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club located in New York City’s Greenwich Village. The Stonewall Rebellion served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement in the U.S. and around the world. To mark the fiftieth anniversary of this historic event and to celebrate Pride Month, Milford Pride, Milford Speaks Out, My State My Voice, and the Milford Public Library are hosting “Stonewall Speakers,” a program of the Connecticut Stonewall Foundation June 22 in the library’s program room. This is an all-volunteer speaker’s bureau comprised of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender people and their allies. Speakers will include two or more panelists and combine personal life stories with a question-and-answer session. The Connecticut Stonewall Foundation and Stonewall Speakers strives to increase understanding, acceptance and respect for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people through educational outreach. The program begins at 2 p.m. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
