Connecticut
Trans Pride flag raised over Connecticut state capitol for International Transgender Day of Visibility
HARTFORD, Conn. — The trans Delight flag flew over the Connecticut State Capitol for the primary time ever Friday.
The elevating of the flag was in recognition of Worldwide Transgender Day of Visibility.
Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz was joined by state legislators and LGBTQ+ advocates who praised native lawmakers for the progressive legal guidelines and protections for the transgender and gender numerous group.
“Let our efforts not finish right here with only a flag elevating however mirror in our investments, mirror within the security we create, mirror in our visibility and in our coverage,” mentioned Erycka Ortiz, with the New Haven Delight Heart.
“I’m so proud to face with you at present to ship a really clear message to the trans group: you’ll all the time have a house in our lovely state,” Bysiewicz mentioned.
In 2019, the primary Delight flag was additionally flown over the Connecticut State Capitol.
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