The impact of the Stonewall Riots on the LGBTQ+ rights movement in the 1970s was transformative and is often considered a cornerstone event. Occurring in June 1969, the riots erupted following a police raid on the Stonewall Inn in New York City, rallying the LGBTQ+ community against long-standing discrimination and violence. The uprising led to the formation of various advocacy organizations and ignited a push for civil rights for LGBTQ+ individuals. Stonewall catalyzed annual pride celebrations, marking a shift toward visibility and activism that shaped the contemporary LGBTQ+ rights movement.