Photo courtesy of Sean Ebony Coleman
Sean Ebony Coleman, founder and CEO of Destination Tomorrow, The Bronx’s designated LGBTQ+ center, has shared a statement in response to the federal government’s recent removal of the Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument in New York City.
“By removing the Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument, the federal government is sending a clear message to America’s LGBTQ+ community: we don’t see you, we won’t listen to you and we don’t represent you,” Ebony Coleman said.
“This is a petty slight from a homophobic administration. Removing our flag will not erase our history, it will not erase our movement. Our city’s diverse and thriving LGBTQ+ community will make our collective voice heard.”
Destination Tomorrow is a New York-based nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ community members.
Following protests at the location, the flag has since been replaced.
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