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Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne issued a Gay Pride Parade proclamation in 1981.
Mayor Harold Washington, spoke at the Chicago Pride rally after the parade in 1986.
-According to LGBT historian Sukie de la Croix
Mayor Harold Washington, spoke at the Chicago Pride rally after the parade in 1986.
-According to LGBT historian Sukie de la Croix
1973 🔥🏳️🌈Seattle City Councilmember Jeanette Williams introduced the city's Fair Employment Practices Ordinance that would prohibit job discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
Williams gradually garnered sufficient support and the new ordinance was passed 8 to 1.
Williams gradually garnered sufficient support and the new ordinance was passed 8 to 1.
Seattle Pride Week was growing larger and better attended, culminating in the 1st Gay Pride March in 1977. 🏳️🌈
Mayor Uhlman, encouraged by Charlie Brydon, commemorated the parade with a historic first, officially declaring June 25 to July 1 Gay Pride 🏳️🌈 Week in Seattle.
Mayor Uhlman, encouraged by Charlie Brydon, commemorated the parade with a historic first, officially declaring June 25 to July 1 Gay Pride 🏳️🌈 Week in Seattle.
