🏳️🌈The earliest evidence of gay relationships is from ancient Greece.
💒Homophobia emerged during the high Middle Ages and was exacerbated during the Renaissance.
✊🏾In 1512, young aristocrats in Florence staged the first gay rights demonstration in history.
🚫Colonial America had strict laws against homosexuality.
🌈The modern gay rights movement began with the Stonewall uprising in 1969.
When did homophobia start?
—Homophobia started in the church during the high Middle Ages and worsened during the Renaissance.
When did the modern gay rights movement begin?
—The modern gay rights movement began with the Stonewall uprising in 1969.
What is the earliest evidence of gay relationships?
—The earliest evidence of gay relationships is from ancient Greece.
Were there any gay rights demonstrations in history?
—Yes, in 1512, young aristocrats in Florence staged the first gay rights demonstration in history.
Were there any laws against homosexuality in colonial America?
—Yes, in colonial America, being gay was not allowed.
00:23Homophobia emerged in the church during the high Middle Ages and worsened in the Renaissance.
00:29The modern gay rights movement began with the Stonewall uprising in 1969.
01:12In 1512, young aristocrats in Florence staged the first gay rights demonstration in history.
01:27In colonial America, being gay was not allowed.
02:00The earliest evidence of gay relationships is from ancient Greece.
03:01The fight for marriage equality gained momentum in the 21st century.
03:19The AIDS epidemic disproportionately affected the gay community and led to activism.
04:06Massachusetts became the first state to legalize marriage equality in 2003.
