Protest Planned at Stonewall National Monument Over LGBTQ+ Erasure

The National Park Service's recent removal of the 'T' from the LGBTQ+ descriptor on the Stonewall National Monument website has ignited widespread outrage among activists and community members. Critics argue this change minimizes the contributions of transgender pioneers like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, contradicting the monument's mission of inclusivity. A protest is scheduled for February 14, 2025, at Christopher Park, with organizers condemning the action as a blatant act of erasure that disregards the historical significance of transgender individuals in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has also denounced the move, labeling it as cruel and dismissive. Activists are demanding the restoration of the full LGBTQ+ history on the National Park Service website, asserting that the fight for civil rights cannot allow any group to be sidelined. The Stonewall Inn remains a symbol of resilience and diversity, reinforcing the need for an authentic representation of history.