Berlin will once again celebrate June as Pride Month.
Mayor Zack Tyndall confirmed this week that the town would again be flying the pride flag and issuing a proclamation in honor of Pride Month. The news came after a trio of comments on the topic at Monday’s council meeting.
“I implore you to protect us and wave the pride flag proudly,” resident Betsy Love said.
Last year Town Hall flew the pride flag and the progressive pride flag. The pride flag is the most well-known of the LGBT flags. Its six colors are symbolic: red equals life, orange symbolizes healing, yellow stands for sunlight, green for nature, indigo for serenity and violet represents the spirit of the LGBTQ people. The progressive pride flag adds the transgender and people of color who are members of the LGBT community as well.
At the close of Monday’s council meeting, Salt Water Media’s Patty Gregorio expressed concerns about comments that had been made during the town’s recent strategic planning input process, which was led by BEACON. One comment called Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies divisive while another expressed disappointment with the “current mayor and his DEI agenda, hanging pride flags and claiming there is violence toward that group, none of which I’ve ever seen or heard of.” Gregorio said she was the one who’d asked the mayor last year about putting the pride flag on town hall. She said the ensuing flag raising ceremony was heartwarming. She and her wife had funded the pride flags displayed on Town Hall.
“Honestly I was thrilled,” Gregorio said. “The proclamation has been displayed proudly in our office ever since.”
I will not be spending another red cent in Berlin!!!
Thanks for announcing this, I will be avoiding berlin in June and spending elsewhere.
I don’t spend money where pride flags fly.
Everytime I see a rainbow flag, I’m reminded of the Lord’s Promise to set His bow in the Heavens. Rainbows are God’s reminder that “you damm kids better keep it down or Daddy is going to have to whoop yer ass” .
In other words, the LGBTQ’s don’t understand that they are symbollicly prededicting thier own destruction.
So true 8:34 !!!!!!
Not the Berlin I grew up in.
Fly um high Mayor as the rest of the world laughs….
Can I fly the Gadsden Flag?
There is no special regulation to fly the Gadsden flag, but it’s important to remember that it is a historical symbol that should be flown with respect. You should remember that the flag may be interpreted as a political statement, so use caution when displaying it in public.Dec 3, 2021
The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide travel advisory, urging U.S. citizens to exercise increased caution while traveling overseas. Effective May 17, 2024, the advisory highlights a heightened potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, and violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests globally. This alert comes amid rising concerns over safety, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals and events.
The recent advisory stems from various factors contributing to an uncertain global security landscape. The State Department has noted an alarming increase in violence against LGBTQ+ persons and pride-related events.
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s 2022 crime report, there was a nearly 33% increase in reported hate crimes based on gender identity in the U.S. alone. This alarming figure highlights the precarious situation that LGBTQ+ populations are in, both at home and abroad. The advice emphasizes the importance of staying alert during Pride festivities and other events hosted by the LGBTQ+ community.
Mayor Zack Tyndall , bow down before the rainbow flag. But watch out for what you may get in the end.