These riots sparked a gay revolution and inspired Esther to become apart of the gay rights movement. She, along with hundreds of other radicals, joined together against the government to fight for equality, freedom, and respect. “We were considered to be a minority, along with the blacks and Hispanics. I guess you can say I was a double minority [laughter] being both gay and a Latino woman.” Not only were the homosexual community dealing with injustice, other racial movements were happening as well. The African American’s civil rights movement, Latino Chicano movement, and feminist movement were just a few of the most popular during that time. “I believe our shared interest of equality is what brought us together instead of further distancing ourselves like society had already done”
These riots sparked a gay revolution and inspired Esther to become apart of the gay rights movement. She, along with hundreds of other radicals, joined together against the government to fight for equality, freedom, and respect. “We were considered to be a minority, along with the blacks and Hispanics. I guess you can say I was a double minority [laughter] being both gay and a Latino woman.” Not only were the homosexual community dealing with injustice, other racial movements were happening as well. The African American’s civil rights movement, Latino Chicano movement, and feminist movement were just a few of the most popular during that time. “I believe our shared interest of equality is what brought us together instead of further distancing ourselves like society had already done”