I did a lot of reading this past Pride on Stonewall and what the timeline was like.
Marsha was there, but she didn't get there until after the riot had started. She didn't "throw the first brick" as is often told. In an interview with her, she confirms she arrived later. Other interviews about the timeframe have no one being able to solidify who exactly first threw the first item at the cops. There are a few thoughts, but no one has said "Yes, I saw X definitively throwing the first rock".
pmish on August 25th, 2025 at 02:34 UTC »
The p is for “pay it no mind.”
Shout out to Sylvia Rivera as well.
ShamelessCatDude on August 25th, 2025 at 03:22 UTC »
We owe so much to this woman. Her and Sylvia.
Happy pride all year round.
Doombah on August 25th, 2025 at 05:25 UTC »
I did a lot of reading this past Pride on Stonewall and what the timeline was like.
Marsha was there, but she didn't get there until after the riot had started. She didn't "throw the first brick" as is often told. In an interview with her, she confirms she arrived later. Other interviews about the timeframe have no one being able to solidify who exactly first threw the first item at the cops. There are a few thoughts, but no one has said "Yes, I saw X definitively throwing the first rock".
Who Threw The First Brick At Stonewall (NYT)