Thousands of people gathered in New York City on Sunday to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, a police raid on a gay bar that sparked days of protests and launched the modern movement for LGBTQ+ rights. Marchers waved rainbow flags and cheered as they made their way through the streets, celebrating Pride Month and the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. However, many were mindful of the growing conservative countermovement, including new laws banning gender-affirming care for transgender children.
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Target Corporation has announced changes to its LGBTQ merchandise ahead of Pride month, following threats and violent confrontations with its workers. The company is removing items that have been at the center of the most significant confrontational behavior, though it did not specify which ones. The decision has been met with mixed reactions from the LGBTQ community, with some praising the company for taking a stand against violence and others criticizing it for capitulating to those who oppose LGBTQ rights. Target will continue to celebrate Pride month and support the LGBTQ community.