BELLUMPOLITICALSALON2019

2.12.2019

Contrary to popular myth, there was no "riot" at the Black Cat,

 but a civil demonstration of 200 attendees to protest, (previous raids from new years eve)

 was held on February 11, 1967. The demonstration was organized by a group called PRIDE (Personal Rights in Defense and Education) 

The protest was met by squadrons of armed policemen.

Two of the men arrested for kissing were later convicted under California Penal Code Section 647 and registered as sex offenders.

The men appealed, asserting their right of equal protection under the law,

 but the U.S. Supreme Court did not accept their case.

In addition, it was from this event that the publication The Advocate began as a newspaper for PRIDE (Personal Rights in Defense and Education).

Contrary to popular myth, there was no "riot" at the Black Cat,

 but a civil demonstration of 200 attendees to protest, (previous raids from new years eve)

 was held on February 11, 1967. The demonstration was organized by a group called PRIDE (Personal Rights in Defense and Education) 

The protest was met by squadrons of armed policemen.

Two of the men arrested for kissing were later convicted under California Penal Code Section 647 and registered as sex offenders.

The men appealed, asserting their right of equal protection under the law,

 but the U.S. Supreme Court did not accept their case.

In addition, it was from this event that the publication The Advocate began as a newspaper for PRIDE (Personal Rights in Defense and Education).