In 1969, New York City was shaken by a series of violent clashes between the LGBT community and police. This week, as the Supreme Court passed its historical decisions on marriage equality, people gathered at the Stonewall Inn to hear the news.
The Stonewall Inn has become an iconic landmark and symbol representing the struggle of the LGBT community toward equality:
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This past Wednesday morning, New Yorkers gathered at Stonewall to await the Supreme Court's rulings on Prop 8 and DOMA:
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The scene was warm, welcoming, and full of joy as patrons celebrated the decisions:
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