Announcement
This month — and every month — California stands with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community as they are proud of who they are and who they love. Pride Month is a time to remember the gift that is our remarkable diversity, which makes us all stronger as we continue to strive for equality, acceptance, and freedom for all.
The LGBTQ+ community has fought tirelessly for their right to exist and to be treated with the respect and equality that everyone deserves. But their fight is far from over. Around the world, and even in the United States, members of the LGBTQ+ community face persistent, hate-motivated discrimination and violence. Across the country, reprehensible efforts to target our LGBTQ+ community are destroying decades of progress, attacking our fundamental rights and freedoms as Americans. We must confront this rising tide of oppression and intolerance to ensure that everyone in our communities feels safe and welcome.
This month, we celebrate the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community and their hard-won victories to advance acceptance and equality. We must rededicate ourselves to the continued fight – standing together, united, protecting and building on our progress toward a better, more inclusive, and safer future for all.
With the rainbow flag flying proudly at the State Capitol, California stands with LGBTQ+ people, their loved ones, and allies across the state and across the country. Together, we will continue to demand equal rights for all to create a California for all.
NOW THEREFORE I, Gavin Newsom, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim June 2024 as “LGBTQ+ Pride Month.”
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed by my hand the Great Seal of the State of California this 31st day of May, 2024.
Gavin Newsom
Governor of California
Certify:
Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.
Secretary of State
