Seen often at Pride parades, festivals, and in the homes of thousands of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. I want to give a special Happy Pride shout out to all of Connecticut’s closeted LGBTQ+ youth who can't come out yet. The Rainbow flag (LGBT flag) is a symbol recognised across the world as the celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Pride is a celebration of being who you are, no excuses.
Pride is a commitment to continuing our fight for the full equality of the LGBTQ+ community. Pride is a tribute to the progress achieved by the LGBTQ+ trailblazers who refused to be silenced. What is making headlines, though, is the updated company guidance on its decision to ban any flag flying. Exxon Mobil is moving its corporate headquarters from Irving, Texas, to Houston as part of a business reorganization that the company said will be completed by 2023. We closed the ceremony by raising the Pride flag over the Capitol.Īs one of only 3 openly gay legislators in the General Assembly, I'm often asked why we celebrate Pride month. Pride Diversity Lib Dem Brooch Diversity Lib Dem Earrings LGBT Gold Badge Domed LGBT Green Badge Domed LGBT Purple Badge Domed LGBT White Badge. Exxon bans gay pride, BLM flags from flying over corporate headquarters.
Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and LGBTQ+ advocates to usher in Pride Month with a ceremonial signing of the Connecticut Parentage Act, which updates Connecticut’s parentage laws to ensure every child has access to a legal parent relationship. Today I joined my colleagues, Governor Ned Lamont, Lt.