The modern LGBTQ movement has its roots in the Stonewall riots of 1969, which marked a turning point in the struggle for LGBTQ rights in the United States. The movement gained momentum in the 1980s with the emergence of ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) and the formation of organizations such as the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). Today, the LGBTQ movement is a global phenomenon, with organizations and activists working to promote equality, challenge discrimination, and advance LGBTQ rights.