Jun. 6, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Dozens of people dressed in vibrant colors gathered on the steps of Queens Borough Hall on Tuesday, June 3, for a flag-raising ceremony to mark the beginning of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The event served as both a celebration and a powerful statement of visibility and resistance, aligning with this year’s Queens Pride theme: Defiant Joy.

The celebration began with an energetic performance by Gotham Cheer, a nonprofit cheerleading group that supports marginalized communities, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, unhoused populations and underserved youth.

The event, hosted by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., included remarks from Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, Council Member Lynn Schulman, and community leaders and activists, all emphasizing soli

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