Commemorating the New York gay and lesbian community’s historic rising up against decades of oppression in the Stonewall Rebellion of June 29, 1969, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, May 16, proclaimed June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Pride Month.
The motion, by supervisors Janice Hahn and Lindsey Horvath, recalled that “during a period of intense civil unrest among diverse marginalized peoples, a fed-up group of gay and lesbian bar patrons took to the streets of New York to confront and protest the constant years of harassment by the city’s Police Department.”
“That day, known as the ‘Stonewall Rebellion,’ is recognized as the beginning of the modern gay liberation and civil rights movement to combat prejudice and discrimination against … lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender individuals. It was the beginning of a grass roots movement,” the motion states.
The motion noted that a decade earlier, a similar gay uprising known as the “Cooper Do-nuts Riot” had taken place in Los Angeles.
“Our LGBTQ community is part of the fabric of the past, present and future of Los Angeles County, and we remain a beacon of inclusivity around the world. This is our way of honoring that,” Hahn said. “But the threats against the rights and dignity of LGBTQ people continue across our nation. By proclaiming June LGBTQ Pride Month and raising the Progress Pride flag above county buildings, we’re making our position very clear: the largest county in the nation not only welcomes LGBTQ people and heritage, we treasure and celebrate them.”
The motion continued: “As we recognize and honor the rich heritage of the LGBTQ community, we must also recognize that there is more work to be done.”
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Question Lancaster Authority says
Remember when they put rainbow flags up at the AV Fair and Ron Smith had a meltdown?
B says
Understandably
Question Lancaster Authority says
Does he also meltdown when he sees those rainbow decals in the back windows of cars? How dare God use the sign of the rainbow as a symbol that He would never destroy the world by flood again. Now look what’s happened. “The Gays” (as Rex calls them) have hijacked the rainbow. I wonder of Ron gets pissed off after a rainstorm too.
Tim Scott says
Please explain why that’s understandable. I mean, I don’t like the “country” aesthetic. I think wearing cowboy hats and boots is silly and the whole hay bales and barn style decor is boring. But when I encounter someone that is into that I don’t “have a meltdown.” I see no reason to get in a conflict over their choices, since they are not going to influence mine. I’m not afraid that their hat is going to ‘groom me’ into dressing like a cowboy, just like I am not afraid that a pride flag is going to change my preference in sexual partners.
I don’t think you need to worry about your husband seeing a pride flag and dumping you for a man. If he’s as successful as you claim what you need to worry about is him deciding that a demanding hag trying to get him into fights can be easily traded for a young trophy.
Bruno Magli says
We know why women wear high heels. Watch Marilyn Monroe walking next to a train in Some Like It Hot when steam shoots out at her. Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis are giving her looks from behind, well, dressed as women.
Or, near the end of Niagra when she cut off a little of her heel so that she walked with an exaggerated wiggle away from the camera. She knew what worked.
So, why do men wear “heels” such cowboy boots with a suit and are never near equine? It’s a gay thing, isn’t it? They like to walk in heels. Plus, the pointed toe like women’s shoes for getting the cockroaches in the corner of the kitchen. But, I digress.
For those of you still upset or annoyed with all this “Free Expression” from the First Amendment, go watch Victor/Victoria much better than Ed Wood’s Glen or Glenda.
Or a John Wayne movie. Remember how he walked funny in those boots?
Then come back and tell us what you learned.
Alby says
They want to queer my beer, my shoes, my sports, and now a month of a year. It must have been the Lancaster police departments idea. Those dirty frogs.
RuPaul says
a bunch of dragsters need to take a show on the road doing some of the Fox News anchorwomen like Harris Faulkner, Maria Bartiromo, Kaleigh McEneny, Laura Ingraham, Jeanine Piro, and add Ann Coulter, Marjorie Greene, Ron Desantis and more.
will be hard to tell them from the originals who are covered in 5 pounds of greasepaint already.
do rightwinger guys who like to watch Fox News really like women who look like drag queens? Hmmm.
I wonder if Ace does. Any psychologists out there who can explain this.
Mr. Hand says
I want bring up my appreciation for my hand there is a lot of hands out there but my hand needs attention. Im not into women or men but I believe my hand needs a fair shake especially my righy one, I love you let’s parade my hand around town so I can feel better
ACE says
BUD LIGHT AVAILABILITY AT DODGER STADIUM
AT THEIR Bud Light Seltzer Bar
WILL THE Bud Light Seltzer Bar HAVE A SPECIAL GAY CELEBRATION FOR LGBLT PRIDE NIGHT AT THE
LA DODGERS STADIUM Bud Light Seltzer Bar..?
BOYCOTT THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS STADIUM Bud Light Seltzer Bar…
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Dan says
But what if the cop is gay. And believe me there are many. Some became cops because they are gay and they feel sexy when they put on that uniform because they know you are looking at his equipment.
Straight Month says
What month is I am Straight month? I believe we should all be treated equal and so if the LGBTQ get a month to celebrate why shouldn’t I get a month to celebrate being straight?
Tim Scott says
I’m gonna take a wild guess that you celebrate being straight every day. If you don’t, you certainly should, since it makes life a whole lot easier.
bindi says
We don’t celebrate being strait, we just live our lives being strait. We need recognition.Just like you need your homosexual month.
Daniel says
Sir you celebrate everyday. And you know it. You know what I mean? Humf,humf,humf
Kiki says
Let’s GO!
Now if we can have Pride this year without any cops that would be great! LGBTQ+ people have been unduly demonized in western society and the cops have always been the force by which we’ve been bludgeoned. When it was illegal to be gay, transgender, or simply non-conforming, the cops were the ones who broke and beat our already abused existence simply just for existing. Cops in this country are still enforcing bigoted laws—while California is better than most, LA County still has a ways to go. Palmdale and Lancaster! No cops at Pride! ️️⚧️
Dan says
But what if the cop is gay. And believe me there are many. Some became cops because they are gay and they feel sexy when they put on that uniform because they know you are looking at his equipment.
Dan's neighbor says
So, Dan. the “straight” cops use their gun as a substitute for you know what. Isn’t that right?
Don’t you do the same thing?
what says
I grew up in west Hollywood in the 80’s. I don’t know what your talking about. There were gay flags flying high all around us, making me feel like the outsider. No one beat anyone for being gay there. Are you in the middle East?
ACE says
MORE SILLINESS FROM THE FIVE SILLY SUPERVISORS…
ME..? THE HOMOSEXUAL COMMUNITY HAS WORN OUT THEIR CAUSES BY THEIR CONSTANT IN YOUR FACE VICTIM HOOD CLAIMS…
ALL THEY WANTED WAS GAY MARRIAGE..?
NOPE…
NOW ITS TRANS EVERYTHING –
GIVE US ALL A BREAK…
DOING IN YOUR FACE ACTS OF DEFIANCE SEEMS LIKE THEY WANT TO BE PERSECUTED AND MOCKED..
NOT LEFT ALONE TO DO THEIR THING…
WE’RE ALL TIRED OF GAYS MOANING ABOUT HOW BAD IT IS FOR GAY PEOPLE ALL THE TIME…
THERE’S LOTS OF OTHER STUFF THAT’S MORE IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE…
NOT JUST GAY PEOPLE CONSTANTLY LOOKING FOR LOVE AND ATTENTION…
BE GAY – AND GO AWAY..!
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Ladyboy says
Supposed it became queer to be the big hetero macho that you are. Would you fight for your right to be queer? Or would you stay in the closet humping your wife? Think about it you big boy, hunk man.
Karla Kane says
To Ace:
Right on.
What’ll it be next!?
Those women mentioned in this article, that have made this decision for LA County to devote the entire month of June for GLQTB…?, have been given too much power…
I don’t think anyone harasses, or cares who or what Gays, Transgenders, Tranny’s, and so on,.do, it’s their choice and lives, as long as they stop with all this in your face, over exposed wokeness.
I noticed how scathing some of their comments are.
Rupert says
When are the magas going to stop with their in-your-face christian white nationalism?
They have a whole cable channel devoted to them that is associated with a major film studio and media empire.
wokeness doesn’t even compare.
So, Karla. what keeps you babbling here?
Poopurt says
Christianity was not “originated ” by white people. Ethiopians helped to spread Christianity. Stop regurgitating legalized propaganda. Be smart Rupert, be smart.
Rupurt says
Did I say “Chirstianity was originated by white people” Poopurt?
You seem to be doing what the right does in that they misquote or simply make up what people say and run with the invented stuff not the actual statement.
Try again.
Boris Badenov, says
Supervisors have once again successfully tro.lled con servatives, like ACE.
Natasha Fatale says
Wait till Moose and Squirrel get here and fix ACE for good.
ACE WON'T SHUT UP says
You first, ACE.
K Jenner says
ACE doth protest too much, methinks.
Do you like movies about gladiators?
Jen Dur says
Now, ACE, you’re playing the victim. Stop it like you want others to do.
But, you won’t. You can’t.