Since its inception, the group has become one of the most hard-working, volunteer-lead charitable organizations in the area – not only for LGBTQ+ causes, but to the greater Niagara County community at-large. Originally formed as Niagara County Pride, Niagara Pride certified as a 501(c)(3) in October 2020.
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In fact, being a minority is what enriches the tapestry of all of us. By displaying it, it shows that particular town or city’s commitment to recognizing that there is a diversity in the population that there is nothing wrong with being of a minority group. flag), especially for the LGBTQ+ community or any minority community, it speaks volumes. … And I think by having Pride flags (alongside the U.S. There have been groups that have experienced a lot of prejudice, discrimination, disenfranchisement. … We do have a tumultuous history we have not always been perfect. “We've been 200-plus years in the making. flag represents) the premise and the hope that we can always do better we can aspire to equality,” Piaseczny said. Piaseczny said he believes the American flag should “absolutely be flown as the highest flag,” but the inclusion of the Pride flag or other minority flags commemorate the struggles those groups have faced in their battle for equality. Traditionally across the U.S., however, several flags have been permitted to fly on the same staff as the stars and stripes, including military flags and state flags. embassies from flying the flag, saying he believed only the U.S. In 2019, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo barred U.S. Although the ceremony is becoming something of a tradition locally, the concept has not been so accepted nationally.
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Niagara Falls has taken part in the flag-raising since 2015, while this year will mark Lockport’s second year participating. we all deserve that seat at the table to have our voices heard and to be able to work, live, pray, eat, shop – all of that we should be able to do that together.” That’s why I think the flag-raising ceremonies are so important,” he said. “Hanging and displaying a minority group’s flag is just one way of showing a commitment to diversity recognizing the history of that group and celebrating it saying that you are welcome and that you do belong in this community and we value you. Ronald Piaseczny, president of Niagara Pride – Niagara County’s only LGBTQ+ social and community service organization – said communitywide gestures like these are more than just symbolic. at Lockport City Hall.Īdditionally, on June 28, Niagara Falls will be illuminated three times in the colors of the Pride rainbow at 9, 10 and 11 p.m. in Niagara Falls State Park, near the visitor center on Prospect Street 11:30 a.m.-noon at Niagara Falls City Hall and 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Artpark, near the main stage area 10:30-11 a.m.
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To celebrate that movement locally, a number of events are planned throughout Niagara County, including four Pride flag-raising ceremonies scheduled to take place on June 1: 9-9:30 a.m. The riots themselves lasted two days but their overall impact has been everlasting. On June 28, 1969, a police raid at the Stonewall Inn – a popular gay bar harassment located in Greenwich Village in New York City – sparked a collective uprising from the surrounding LGBT community who had been routinely harassed and victimized and by local police. The month itself is significant as it commemorates the Stonewall riots, a flashpoint in the LGBT equal rights movement. June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month – a time meant to recognize and celebrate the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning individuals.