Tuesday, May 30, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Celebrates Pride Month With Students Raising Pride Progress Flag

 

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

San Diego Unified Celebrates Pride Month With Students Raising Pride Progress Flag

 

 

May 30, 2023

 

WHAT: In recognition of June as Pride Month, students from the San Diego Unified School District will hold the annual ceremony to raise the Pride Progress Flag at district headquarters. District leaders, educators, and members of the Board of Education will observe the student-led event.

 

The ceremony highlights the district's ongoing commitment and education plan to promote safe and affirming school spaces for LGBTQIA+ students, families, and staff.

 

WHEN: 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023

 

WHERE: San Diego Unified School District flagpole, 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103 

 

BACKGROUND: San Diego Unified is proud to support LGBTQIA+ students, families, educators, and staff members. On May 30, 2023, the Board of Education will vote on a resolution to declare June 2023 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. The district recognizes its ongoing commitment to promote safe and affirming school spaces for students, families, and educators that focuses on intersectional diversity, acceptance, and unconditional support for our LGBTQIA+ students, families, and educators. The Pride Progress flag symbolizes the inclusion of marginalized groups within the LGBTQIA+ community.

 

CONTACT: Communications Director Maureen Magee, (619) 381-7930, mmagee@sandi.net 

 

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