Apple this evening has added a new featured section to the App Store focused on showcasing content that reflects LGBT pride. Apple notes that it is commemorating the 1969 Stonewall riots with the App Store section. The riots occurred during 1969 in New York City and are often seen as a pivotal moment in the fight equality for the LGBT community.
In the featured App Store section, which replaces the section from last week that listed popular apps with support for VoiceOver, Apple is highlighting apps, movies, music, TV, podcasts, and books that represent the LGBT community. Selections include Milk, a 2008 drama based during the 1970s push for gay liberation, the HBO film The Normal Heart, the drama Brokeback Mountain, music from artists like Adam Lambert, Sam Smith, and Neon Trees, and various other TV shows, podcasts, books, music, movies, magazines, and apps.
Regarding the 1969 Stonewall riots, Apple writes the following in the App Store:
You can view the LGBT collection of content here. This isn’t the first time Apple has voiced its support for LGBT rights. Last year, the company played a huge role in the San Francisco Pride Parade, sharing a video on its YouTube channel of the event, as well. Apple and CEO Tim Cook were also outspkoken regarding legislation in Arkansas and Indiana that largely was largely seen as discriminatory agains the LGBT community.
