Looks Like She Could Be a 2022 Civil Rights Protester From The 1970s
Rebellion slogans like “Power to the People” haven’t faded with time! This rare photo, with the police in the background and an elaborate poster calling for the rights of gay people, Black people, women, and students, is a fascinating look at the past. The photograph was likely taken during Christopher Street Liberation Day in 1970.
This, was the day of the first anniversary of Stonewall riots. New York City’s first Pride parade, which was attended by tens of thousands of people, was held on June 15, 1969. What ‘alternative’ view of history does this photograph provide? Knowing that people have always been willing to stand up for their fundamental civil rights is invaluable.