LA's Legacy: How Did The City Inspire June as National Pride Month?

LA's Legacy: How Did The City Inspire June as National Pride Month?" invites visitors on an immersive timeline through the transformative decades from 1960 to 1999, exploring Los Angeles's pivotal role in the evolution of Pride Month. This augmented reality (AR) experience weaves a virtual timeline of historical events, personal stories, and vibrant images that highlight the city's influence on the national and global stage of LGBTQ+ rights and recognition.

In today's society, celebrating Pride in June is widely accepted and anticipated. This project delves into its unexpected roots in Los Angeles, revealing through extensive archival research the pivotal moments across the decades—from the 1960s through the 1990s—that shaped the Pride movement as we know it. Featuring a virtual timeline rich with images and videos, it offers insights into the historical milestones that gave rise to contemporary Gay Pride celebrations. Designed for communal engagement, the AR experience is presented linearly, allowing multiple viewers to explore and learn simultaneously.

Uniquely, this journey isn't confined to West Hollywood; it's designed to be projected onto any location across the country, utilizing any public or private 8thWall VPS, enabling a shared experience of discovery and connection that transcends geographical boundaries.