Following an historic decision by the Supreme Court of the United States, the City of Rochester is letting its pride flag fly. Mayor Warren and other officials raised a rainbow flag over City Hall in support of LGBT rights and marriage equality.
Warren says this is an important moment for the city and the country.
"Citizens of Rochester and the Rochester community have a long history of being at the forefront of social movements and social justice. That's part of our history and we wanted to be sure that we commemorate it today with the support of our partners in government and the LGBT community."
Councilmember Matt Haag says the court's decision, and the flag's symbolism, are important statements on social justice.
"In a week when we've been talking about a flag that has meant division and racism and a history of hatred, today the city raises a flag above City Hall that stands for unity, for love, for respect, for equality, and for fairness.”
The Supreme Court voted 5-4 that states cannot ban same sex marriage.
