Love at First Fight – Queer Movements in Germany since Stonewall

“On the night of June 27th 1969, police stormed into New York’s Stonewall Inn once again. But on this occasion, it was one time too many: Stonewall’s queer patrons defended themselves against routine harassment. Decades of pent up anger then erupted in a days-long uprising on Christopher Street, setting the tone for queer emancipation in many parts of the world. This day has often been narrated as a gay success story with a happy ending: civic recognition. But for many, the fight never stopped. …”