Stonewall Street honors the 1969 uprising at the Stonewall Inn in New York City, widely recognized as a turning point in the modern LGBTQ rights movement. When LGBTQ patrons — including transgender women, drag performers, and queer people of color such as Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera — resisted a police raid, their courage sparked a global movement for equality and visibility. Stonewall remains a powerful symbol of resistance, trans leadership, and collective liberation.

Gene Compton’s Cafeteria was the site of a historic 1966 uprising where transgender women and queer patrons resisted police harassment in San Francisco. Predating Stonewall by three years, this event represents one of the earliest moments of organized LGBTQ resistance and remains an enduring symbol of transgender resilience.

Harvey Milk was one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States.  He served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors until his assassination in November 1978. Milk became a global symbol of LGBTQ political visibility and courage! In 2016, Salt Lake City honored his legacy by renaming a portion of 900 South as Harvey Milk Boulevard. The street's designation reflects a powerful commitment to visibility, inclusion, and recognition of LGBTQ history within Utah.

Marsha P. Johnson was a Black transgender activist and prominent figure in the Stonewall uprising of 1969. Known for her compassion and courage, she dedicated her life to supporting marginalized LGBTQ individuals, including homeless queer youth. Johnson remains an enduring symbol of liberation, resilience, and joyful activism.

Ogden Pride, our friends to the North, is a sister Pride organization serving northern Utah whose collaboration and support have helped strengthen regional LGBTQ community building. This name recognizes the spirit of partnership between Pride organizations working together to expand visibility, celebration, and belonging for LGBTQ people throughout Utah.

SLC Pride, our friends to the South, is LGBTQ Pride organization dedicated to creating inclusive celebrations and welcoming spaces for community connection. As a sister organization, SLC Pride represents the evolving landscape of Pride events in Utah and the collaborative energy driving the state’s modern LGBTQ movement.

Mark Lawrence is a Utah LGBTQ advocate whose activism helped shape public conversations around equality, marriage rights, and community visibility. His work reflects the dedication of grassroots leaders who advanced inclusion through persistent advocacy and helped expand understanding of LGBTQ families and rights within Utah.  He founded the group Restore Our Humanity and initiated the lawsuit that led to Judge Robert Shelby's 2013 ruling overturning Utah's ban on same-sex marriage.

Michael Aaron, from Sunset, UT in Davis County, is a longtime Utah LGBTQ activist, publisher, and media leader. Aaron is best known as the founder of QSaltLake Magazine, a major LGBTQ news publication serving Utah since 2004. His earlier work in LGBTQ journalism during the late 1980s and 1990s helped elevate community voices and raise awareness of key issues, including coverage and advocacy during the HIV/AIDS crisis.

Dakota Wurth serves on the Clearfield City Council and represents a new generation of openly LGBTQ public leadership in Utah. His election marked an important moment for visibility in Davis County, helping break barriers in a historically conservative region and demonstrating that LGBTQ leaders can serve their communities with authenticity, integrity, and dedication.

Glisten, formerly known as GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network), is a national organization dedicated to creating safe, inclusive, and affirming school environments for LGBTQ students. Founded in 1990 by educators and advocates, the organization has worked for decades to combat bullying, promote inclusive policies, and empower young people to thrive as their authentic selves.