MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified School District to Raise Rainbow Pride, Trans Flags

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Friday, April 28, 2021

MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Celebrates Pride Month by Raising Rainbow Pride, Trans Flags

WHAT: The San Diego Unified School District will hold its annual flag-raising ceremony of the Rainbow Pride and Trans Pride flags in recognition of June as Pride Month. District representatives will be joined by members of the Board of Education, students, educators, and special guest, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, to mark the occasion. 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: Tuesday, June 1, 8 a.m.

WHERE: Eugene Brucker Education Center 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 25, 2021, the Board of Education adopted a resolution recognizing June 2021 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. The district recognizes the need to increase awareness and visibility around the LGBTQIA+ community, and renew 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.

PLEASE CONFIRM ATTENDANCE IN ADVANCE
MEDIA CONTACT: Mike Murad, San Diego Unified School District, mmurad@sandi.net<mailto:mmurad@sandi.net> , (619) 925-4790




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