WHEREAS, the city of Raleigh joins the LGBTQ+ Community in a celebration of diversity and unity and, remains committed to treating all people with fairness and respect. WHEREAS, the meaningful contributions made by our LGBTQIA+ community enhance our city’s diverse history and culture, including the Out! Raleigh Pride festival which raises necessary funds to support the LGBT Center of Raleigh and brings together thousands of people onto Raleigh’s streets to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and, WHEREAS, the City of Raleigh believes in working together with all members of our community to facilitate open relationships, providing safety, dignity and a welcoming environment for our residents and visitors and,
WHEREAS, the month of June was chosen to commemorate the dedication and bravery of those who led the 1969 uprising at the Stonewall Tavern in Greenwich Village, which sparked the modern LGTBQIA+ liberation movement and, WHEREAS, June 2022 marks the 53rd annual celebration throughout the United States of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, (LGBTQIA+) PRIDE Month and,
