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Proclamation Declaring June 2018 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) Pride Month. (City Manager 2110)
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Whereas, LGBTQ individuals contribute to our rich community through participation in the arts, local businesses, city government, community organizations and religious institutions; and
Whereas, Alamedans work together to reduce bullying and harassment and teach respect for everyone, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender, sexual orientation, or any differences, perceived or real; and
Whereas, the NEA Community Learning Center, an Alameda K-12 public charter school, takes pride in who you are and what you stand for, and instills in their community a more inclusive society that celebrates diversity, including offering of a University of California approved LGBTQ+ Studies course, celebration of Pride Month, and participation in GLSEN's Day of Silence; thus, everyone belongs and everyone can take pride; and
Whereas, the Alameda Unified School District established the LGBTQ Round Table to foster an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment for all students, faculty, and staff; and
Whereas, in 2015, the fundamental right to marry was guaranteed to same sex couples by the United States Supreme Court, making same sex marriage legal in all 50 states and today, same-sex couples can marry in 25 nations; and
Whereas, on June 23, 2017, in honor of the United States Supreme Court decisions of June 26, 2013 and 2015 in favor of marriage equality, the City of Alameda hosted a free screening of the documentary, "Citizen Change," by film maker and Alameda resident James Chambers. In the film, Chambers interviews local LGBT activists who helped implement domestic partnerships, the world's very first step on the road to Marriage Equality. The trailer may be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzvFNtg-oqI; and
Whereas, the City of Alameda believes that all community members deser...
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