Half a century ago, on June 28, 1969, riots in response to a police raid on New York City’s Stonewall Inn signaled a turning point in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Today, the legacy of the Stonewall uprising is the annual commemoration of Pride marches and activities all throughout June, and all around the world. In […]
UP takes pride in being a haven of liberalism, open-mindedness and independent thinking, but it is still no stranger to instances of discrimination and harassment. Here is a brief snapshot of life in UP for members of the LGBTQ community.
The UP College of Medicine (then known as the Philippine Medical School) opens. It predates the opening of the University proper by 3 years.
