0:00intro title card
The scene opens with a stylized, flat-design illustration of a globe against a dark blue, starry background. The globe itself is light blue for oceans and a vibrant lime green for landmasses, depicting all continents. Initially, only a portion of the title "Historic" is visible, horizontally centered. Over a light and swift animation, the full title "Historic Events in U.S. Pride History" appears in black, bold, sans-serif font. The text is layered over the central part of the globe, partially obscuring North America and Africa. The background features small, white, twinkling dots resembling stars. In the bottom right corner, a small, subtle grey and yellow geometric logo, "HMH", is visible. The overall color palette is cool blues, greens, black, and white. The mood is informative and graphic.
0:02map chicago 1924
The scene displays a colorful, flat-design map of North America. The United States is highlighted in a warm, solid orange, while Canada and Mexico are a lighter green. The surrounding ocean is a soft light blue. Initially, the entire US is orange. Then, the state of Illinois is subtly highlighted in a slightly lighter shade of orange. A red circular marker with a white outline appears over Chicago, Illinois, from which a pole extends upwards, bearing a small, fluttering Progress Pride flag. To the right of the marker, black, bold text appears: "Chicago 1924—" followed by smaller text: "The first gay rights group, the Society for Human Rights, is founded." The camera provides an overhead, static view, focusing on the central and eastern parts of the US. The lighting is even and bright, emphasizing the clear, distinct colors of the map.
0:08map san francisco 1966
The scene transitions to a new section of the stylized map of North America, keeping the US in a warm orange and surrounding land in light green, with light blue oceans. California is highlighted in a slightly lighter orange. A red circular marker with a white outline appears over San Francisco, California. A pole extends from the marker, bearing a small, fluttering Progress Pride flag. To the right of the marker, black, bold text appears: "San Francisco 1966—" followed by smaller text: "Drag artists and trans people stand up to the continued harassment by local authorities in what is now known as The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot". The camera maintains an overhead, static view, focusing on the western part of the US. The lighting is uniform and bright, showcasing the flat, graphic style.
0:15map new york city 1970
The scene transitions to another section of the stylized North American map. The US remains in warm orange, surrounding land in light green, and oceans in light blue. New York state is highlighted in a lighter shade of orange. A red circular marker with a white outline appears over New York City. From the marker, a pole extends, bearing a small, fluttering Progress Pride flag. To the right of the marker, black, bold text appears: "New York City 1970—" followed by smaller text: "Activist groups hold a Pride parade (the Christopher Street Liberation Day March) one year after the Stonewall Uprising". The camera maintains an overhead, static view, focusing on the northeastern part of the US. The lighting is consistent and bright, emphasizing the clean lines and graphic design.
0:22map wisconsin 1982
The scene transitions to a central section of the stylized North American map. The US remains in warm orange, surrounding land in light green, and oceans in light blue. Wisconsin is highlighted in a lighter shade of orange. A red circular marker with a white outline appears over Wisconsin. From the marker, a pole extends, bearing a small, fluttering Progress Pride flag. To the right of the marker, black, bold text appears: "Wisconsin 1982—" followed by smaller text: "Wisconsin is the first state in the country to outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation". The camera maintains an overhead, static view, focusing on the Great Lakes region of the US. The lighting is even and bright, suitable for the infographic style.
0:29map washington dc 2015
The scene transitions to the eastern part of the stylized North American map. The US remains in warm orange, surrounding land in light green, and oceans in light blue. Washington, D.C. is highlighted in a lighter shade of orange, appearing as a small, distinct shape. A red circular marker with a white outline appears over Washington, D.C., with a double red circle target icon animating within it. From the marker, a pole extends, bearing a small, fluttering Progress Pride flag. To the right of the marker, black, bold text appears: "Washington, D.C. 2015—" followed by smaller text: "The U.S. Supreme Court declares same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states". The camera maintains an overhead, static view, zooming slightly to focus on the small area of D.C. The lighting is bright and clear, enhancing the infographic's readability.
0:36outro logo
The scene concludes with a clear, full-frame display of the HMH logo, set against a pristine, bright white background. The logo is centrally positioned and comprises three distinct, flat-design geometric shapes arranged horizontally at the top: a dark grey triangle on the left, a golden yellow cone-like shape in the middle, and a solid golden yellow circle on the right. Beneath these abstract symbols, the company's initials "HMH" are prominently rendered in a bold, dark grey, sans-serif typeface. The lighting is uniform, bright, and shadowless, characteristic of a professional brand presentation. The entire composition is static, offering a clean and definitive end to the video.
