After a council member proposed restricting city flag poles to only the federal, state and local flags, the council rejected the new rule that would have banned the flying of the LGBTQ+ Pride flag at city hall.
Tag: Pride Month
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Min and Bernstein: Importance of LGBTQ+ Pride in OC
In light of recent attacks against the LGBTQ+ community in Orange County, Senator Dave Min and Jeanne Pepper Bernstein jointly write about the importance of diversity and inclusion.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Hoang: Accountability and Inclusivity in Orange County, Addressing the OC Board of Education’s Actions during Pride Month
Orange County, California, has a rich LGBTQ+ history alongside ongoing challenges. Despite being in a progressive state, LGBTQ+ students face a lack of inclusivity in schools. The OC Board of Education’s support for a bill that disregards LGBTQ+ concerns is perturbing. However, Orange County’s LGBTQ+ community continues to fight for equality and holds local officials accountable. Pride extends beyond June, and we demand progress and celebration of our community all year long.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Anti-LGBTQ+ and Anti-Semitic Flyers Distributed to Huntington Beach Homes
Residents living near Edison High School received the flyers this morning. It comes after a viral video surfaced earlier this week showing Edison students booing a Pride Month video.
Posted inEquality & Equity
Orange County Recognizes Pride Month But Won’t Fly Rainbow Flag
A week after a majority of OC Supervisors called the Pride flag a divisive symbol that shouldn’t fly over government buildings, they approved a statement recognizing June as pride month.
Posted inEquality & Equity
Will OC Supervisors Keep the Pride Flag From Flying Outside County Offices?
It comes right at the start of Pride Month – a time of celebration for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender visibility.
Posted inEquality & Equity
Huntington Beach City Council Ditches Pride Flag By Restricting Flags Flying Over City Hall
The proposal bans the flying of any flags that aren’t official government flags or flags for the armed forces.
Posted inCulture
Pride Month 2022 Celebrations in Orange County
June celebrates the liberation of LGBTQ+ people through vibrant events of unity, education, fun and self-expression.
Posted inGovernment
Ladera Ranch Pride Event is Still on for Friday; HOA Responds to Controversy
The local homeowners association has voiced support for some type of Pride event, while organizers say they won’t restrict who can show up.
Posted inGovernment
Pride Banner to Go Up on Garden Grove Clock Tower as More OC Cities Move to Raise LGBTQ+ Flag
The rainbow flag will be waving at a handful of city halls in the county through the month of June.
