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Stonewall Survivor Shares History at Fairhaven Pride
26 Jun
Summary
- David Velasco Bermudez, a Stonewall Rebellion survivor, will be keynote speaker.
- Event includes reflections on the 1969 Stonewall uprising and activism.
- Fairhaven's Got Pride aims for celebration, remembrance, and solidarity.
Fairhaven's Got Pride is set to host David Velasco Bermudez, a veteran and survivor of the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion, as its keynote speaker on Sunday, June 28. Bermudez, accompanied by his husband Bob Isadore, will share personal reflections on the pivotal Stonewall uprising.
Their presentation will cover the decades of activism that followed the 1969 events and emphasize the importance of intergenerational community building within the LGBTQ+ community. Fairhaven's Got Pride is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 40 Center St., fostering a day of unity and remembrance.
The Stonewall Riots began on June 28, 1969, when members of the gay community resisted a police raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York City. This event is widely recognized as a turning point for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, inspiring increased activism and the formation of LGBTQ+ organizations.
The first anniversary of the Stonewall uprising was commemorated with marches that have since evolved into the global Pride parades held each June. In 2016, the Stonewall Inn and its surroundings were designated a National Monument, acknowledging its historical significance.
