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D.C. Mayor Raises LGBTQ Pride Flag Above Wilson Building

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On Thursday, Mayor Muriel Bowser kicked off Pride month in Washington, D.C. by raising an LGBTQ Pride flag above the John A.

Wilson Building. This marks the first time an LGBTQ Pride flag has been flown outside the historic government building at 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, which houses the mayor’s office and the offices and chambers of the District’s other elected officials.The flag flying above the building is also known as the “Progress Pride flag,” a newer adaptation of the traditional Pride flag.It includes the traditional rainbow stripes from the modern-day six-stripe Pride flag, with additional black and brown stripes to highlight racial minorities in the LGBTQ community, a light blue, white, and pink triangle, representing the transgender community, and a purple circle on yellow background, representing the intersex community.At the flag-raising ceremony, Bowser spoke about how important it is to lead a unified and inclusive city. “Today marks the start of Pride Month, but in D.C.

we celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community 365 days a year,” the mayor said. “I am proud to be here today to celebrate our D.C. values and to send a message to D.C.

residents and everyone who visits Washington, D.C. that we are an inclusive city, we are a city that loves and values the LGBTQ+ community, and we are a city that knows we are stronger when we stand together and when we celebrate together.”The Mayor also invited city residents and visitors to attend the 48th annual Capital Pride Parade and Capital Pride Festival later this month.

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