The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative (SIGBI), which is the charitable arm of the Stonewall Inn, hosted a private Pride kickoff event at the Stonewall Inn on June 1 to signal the beginning of Pride Month.
The gathering featured singer-songwriter Luke Evans; The ACLU's AJ Hikes; "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Yuhua Hamasaki; Avery Cochrane from "The Rocky Horror Show"; Yanery Cruz, the executive director of the City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus; and others.
Actress and singer Lorna Luft, Angelica Christina, DJ Chauncey, and Stonewall Inn co-owner Stacey Lentz were also on hand, among others.
See some photos below:
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Stacy Lentz, the co-owner of the Stonewall Inn.Donna Aceto[/caption]
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Actor and singer Bradley Gibson performs on stage.Donna Aceto[/caption]
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Members of the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative's board.Donna Aceto[/caption]
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AJ Hikes of the ACLU.Donna Aceto[/caption]
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"RuPaul's Drag Race" star Yuhua Hamasaki.Donna Aceto[/caption]
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DJ Chauncey brings the music.Donna Aceto[/caption]
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Staying hydrated!Donna Aceto[/caption]
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Lorna Luft and Yanery Cruz.Donna Aceto[/caption]
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Angelica Christina of the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative.Donna Aceto[/caption]