Progressively, the Stonewall story appears to be evident in accredited American memory, as well. President Obama has added to publicizing the story, by mentioning it in two of his speeches. In a discourse given at the White House in June 2009, on the event of the 40th commemoration of the riots, he retold the account of the nonconformists who "persevered." Then, in his second inaugural speech, in January 2013, he linked Stonewall to Seneca Falls and Selma as key occurrences in the advancement of American democracy. (Abelove, 2015, p. 1)
“Black Lives Matter” and the Gay rights movement are two extraordinary measures of social developments that have impacted American society today. Many African Americans and LGBT members have suffered terribly
“Black Lives Matter” and the Gay rights movement are two extraordinary measures of social developments that have impacted American society today. Many African Americans and LGBT members have suffered terribly