Somewhere over the rainbow/Gay Pride Week begins in Rochester
Sunday’s flag raising was the kick-off for Gay Pride Week and Channel 13 has a video here, The D&C has this:
Between 100 to 200 people participated in the presentation flag ceremony Sunday afternoon at City Hall, ushering in a new chapter for the gay community in Rochester.
“It’s such a significant event because it’s a strong sign that gay people are being recognized as an important part of the city,” said Scott Fearing, program director for the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley. “Too often we can be our own worst enemies, thinking we shouldn’t ask for certain things or being afraid that our requests will be turned down.”
and Bess and Ann have been so kind as to send these pictures for our viewing pleasure:
Rochester-we’re on our way
“And the dreams that you dare to dream……”
Update: (H/T to JB) Here’s that link to pics over at LGBTFOGG and more info for “happenings” this week
Nice photos too and stories on lgbtfogg.com.
This was the FIRST time in history the flag was raised at City Hall to commemorate Rochester Pride 2008!
Spank ‘em when they’re bad, thank ‘em when they’re good…
Bob Duffy ordered rainbow lightpole flags hung around the outside of city hall in celebration of Pride Week. A concerted effort has been put forth by the dark side to call his office and express their disapproval of his action. There were pickets on Fitzhugh Street today denouncing the move.
I think anyone who supports the LGBT community should take the minute, call the mayor’s office at 428-7045 and thank him for his stand.
Excellent point. I think I’ll call and thank him.