Course Description: Power and Pride: The Origins of Pride Month

Discover the revolutionary story behind the global Pride movement in "Power and Pride: The Origins of Pride Month". This engaging course takes you back to the pivotal moments that ignited a worldwide fight for LGBTQ+ rights, starting with a fateful night at New York's Stonewall Inn.

Today, Pride is known for its affirming celebrations and activist marches demanding visibility and equality. But do you know the history of oppression and the courageous acts of rebellion that made it possible?. This course explores the decades of state-sanctioned harassment, cultural shifts, and "good troublemaking" that culminated in the 1969 Stonewall Uprising—a tipping point that transformed the struggle for LGBTQ+ liberation.

What You Will Learn:

Through 9 powerful lessons, you will journey through the history that shaped Pride as we know it today.

• Understand the Stonewall Uprising: Learn what made the police raid on the Stonewall Inn on 28 June 1969 different from others. Discover how patrons and their allies fought back, sparking a rebellion that would become a catalyst for an international movement.
• Explore Pre-Stonewall History: Delve into the centuries of oppression faced by the LGBTQ+ community, from the criminalisation of their identities to being labelled as mentally ill. You'll learn about early activist groups like the Mattachine Society and key protests that set the stage for a revolution.
• Master Shared Language: Language matters and is ever-evolving. This course provides a clear understanding of core concepts like gender identity, gender expression, biological, and orientation, equipping you with the respectful, inclusive terminology preferred by the community today.
• From Rebellion to Celebration: Witness the evolution from the first "Christopher Street Liberation Day" march—a radical act of defiance—to the global Pride festivals celebrated today. The course covers the movement's key figures, such as Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and Brenda Howard.
• Pride Through the Decades: Trace the 50+ year journey of Pride, from its revolutionary birth in the 1970s to its response to the HIV/AIDS crisis in the 1980s, the political backlash of the 1990s, and the ongoing fight for marriage equality and trans rights.
• Modern-Day Pride and Controversies: Examine the complexities of modern Pride, including debates around corporate sponsorship, police presence, and the call to return to Pride’s radical roots.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Articulate the historical significance of the Stonewall Uprising and its impact on the global LGBTQ+ rights movement.
• Confidently use inclusive and respectful language related to gender and orientation.
• Understand how Pride has evolved over 50 years to become a worldwide phenomenon of activism and celebration.

Join us to uncover the powerful story of how a small rebellion on a single night sparked a global movement for liberation and equality. Enrol now to understand the true meaning of Pride.