Presiding over his first official flag raising ceremony for Transgender History Month at San Francisco City Hall, Mayor Daniel Lurie recognized local transgender leaders. Speakers used the occasion to reflect on the city’s past trans activism, acknowledge local organizations that provide support, and honor members of the trans community.
“The world, as it always has, is looking to us to be the beacon for the trans community. San Francisco remains steadfast – we will continue to stay true to our history and cherish our trans community for making San Francisco the city we know and love today,” Lurie said at the August 5 event.
Lurie, fellow city leaders, and others gathered on the mayor’s balcony on the second floor of City Hall. It came a little over a month after the freshman mayor was m