The Stonewall Riots of 1969 are considered the catalysts for the modern-day gay rights movenment.
It's been 50 years since the histroic riots, which began when police raided a gay bar in New York City called Stonewall Inn.
Tody on All Sides, a look back at the time of Stonewall, what triggered the protests and the remaing hurdles for gay rights in Columbus and across the contry.
Guest:
- Jason Baumann, Susan and Douglas Dillion Assistant Director for Collection Development at the New York Public Library. Baumann coordinates the Library's LGBTQ Initiative
- AJ Casey, executive director, Stonewall Columbus
- Wahru Cleveland, LGBTQ elder in Columbus, alive during stonewall