San Francisco Mayor London Breed was joined by gay state Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), trans leaders, and others to fly the transgender Pride flag Thursday, August 1, marking the beginning of Transgender History Month.
"The history of our transgender communities is woven within the history of San Francisco. In this city, we uplift, celebrate, and invest in our transgender residents," Breed stated. "I will continue to work to ensure every transgender person is treated with dignity and respect, is given equal opportunities, and offered the support they need and deserve."
Additionally, for the first time, the state of California is also recognizing trans history month, thanks to a resolution by straight ally Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) that was adopted last September. A trans flag is expected to be flown at the Capitol in Sacramento on Monday, August 5. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors last month also adopted a resolution declaring August as trans history month and previously passed a resolution designating San Francisco as a sanctuary city for transgender people.
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