On 4 June, Google honoured 50 years of pride history with a vibrant doodle depicting the struggles of LGBTQ community. The doodle encompasses the 50-year long journey that the community has embarked upon to gain acceptance.
According to the Economic Times, several countries organise their pride parades in June in solidarity with the Stonewall riots of 1969, when the community was attacked in a small Greenwich village bar in New York by the police. This is often cited as the beginning of the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
The riot led to more protests following which LGBT pride marches were held on a large scale.
The Google Doodle is created by Nate Swinehart and it showcases the early pride activism on Christopher Street in New York City to the worldwide celebrations of today.
“Over the past 50 years, that powerful spirit of pride has spread from Christopher Street to other streets and neighbourhoods and communities, connecting people all around the world. That expanding spirit of love and acceptance is something we’ve hoped to capture in today’s Doodle.”Google Doodle Art Director Erich Nagler to The Indian Express
The designer of the doodle, Nate Swinehart, calls the pride month a ‘symbol of celebration’ for the community.
“The Pride Parade is a symbol of celebration and liberation for the entire LGBTQ+ community. From its early days of activism on Christopher Street in New York City, to the worldwide celebrations of today, it has empowered and given voice to a bright and vibrant community.”Nate Swinehart to News 18
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