City Of New Orleans: Mayor Cantrell Celebrates Pride Month Ahead Of Weekend Of Events

New Orleans LA

11 June, 2022

4:09 PM

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Press release from the City of New Orleans: June 9, 2022 NEW ORLEANS — Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued the following statement to champion Pride Month in advance of this weekend's events: "As we uplift and celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community this Pride Month, it serves as a reminder of all the goodness that comes with simply being who we are," said Mayor Cantrell. "In a world where we must advocate for so much, basic human rights, including the right to love out loud, is one fight we should not continuously have to battle. All people deserve the right to live a life that is true to them, a life that fulfills them, and a life that's 100% them. To the LGBTQIA+ community: it takes immense courage to assert your authenticity, and while I am not able to walk in your shoes, I am able to walk beside you. As a true ally who has led the charge and been on the frontlines with our community partners and organizations, I will continue to do my part to make New Orleans a place that is more inclusive, more equitable, and more diverse as a whole." This press release was produced by the City of New Orleans. The views expressed here are the author's own.