Flag to fly over campus through June
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Pittsburg, Calif. – Los Medanos College is pleased to invite the community to celebrate Pride Month in recognition of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, queer and non-binary individuals, beginning with a Progress Pride Flag raising ceremony at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 5 at the front of campus, 2700 E. Leland Road. The flag will fly for the month of June.
“It’s important for Los Medanos College to make clear to our students, classified professionals, faculty, and our larger community how much they belong here,” President Pamela Ralston said. “We welcome all students. We underscore that LGBTQIA members of our academic community are essential to who we are. Flying the Progress Pride Flag in June is one part of that.”
The ceremony will include remarks from members of the LMC community and the Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa County. Following remarks LMC will raise the Progress Pride Flag. Guests can enjoy coffee and donuts afterward.
“Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate and ensure that our LGBTQ+ community feels seen, especially students,” said Interim Dean of Equity and Inclusion Rosa Armendariz. “At LMC, we strive to create a campus environment where all our students, employees and community members feel they that they belong and that their contributions to campus and academic life is valued.”
Pride Month is celebrated in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, which served as a catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. The month-long celebration recognizes the influence that LGBTQ+ individuals have had on history, culture, and society, and acknowledges the ongoing struggles for equal rights and acceptance.
About Los Medanos College (LMC): LMC is one of three colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District, serving the East Contra Costa County community. Established in 1974, LMC has earned federal designations as a Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving institution. It offers award-winning transfer and career-technical programs, support services, and diverse academic opportunities in an inclusive learning environment. With exceptional educators, innovative curriculum, growing degree and certificate offerings, and state-of-the-art facilities, the college prepares students to succeed in their educational pursuits, in the workforce, and beyond. LMC’s Pittsburg Campus is located on 120 acres bordering Antioch, with an additional education center in Brentwood.