Monday, June 29, 2009

PRIDE Reception @ The White House Today


[via press release]

President Honors History Of Modern
LGBT Civil Rights Movement With
Historic Reception At White House Today

Gay rights leaders and advocates will be attending a reception this afternoon with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House.

The reception is being held to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Inn Riots, an event that many attribute to be the birth of the Gay Civil Rights Movement.

[stay tuned for further details ...]

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