While big parades and festivities may be put on hold this month, it is important to remember that Pride is much more than a celebration of queer culture. It also commemorates the Stonewall Riots, where hundreds stood up against injustice and police brutality for the right to be themselves; it’s a moment to honor the work of pioneering activists like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera and others.
It is also a time for a good playlist! Here are some of our favorite stories from the LGBTQ community.