The Stonewall uprising helped mobilize a surge of activism and organizing that fundamentally changed the American and global movements for human rights of LGBTQ+ people. USAID celebrates this legacy of resistance and honors the courage it takes to live and love authentically through supporting LGBTQ+ programs and research. The uprising was led by transgender women of color to demand an immediate end to violent police raids targeting Stonewall’s LGBTQ+ patrons. Pride Month commemorates the uprising at New York City’s Stonewall Inn, which began on Jand continued for six days. Every year, the month of June is recognized as Pride Month to honor the contributions to society made by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and other people of diverse sexualities and genders (LGBTQ+).