Atlanta adds rainbow crosswalk in support of LGBT community
Wed. June 14, 2017 6:49 AM by GoPride.com News Staff
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Atlanta, GA -
Atlanta has added a permanent rainbow crosswalk to show 'unwavering and unqualified' support for the city's LGBT residents.
"I believe that symbols of unity matter; in recognition of the outstanding and ongoing contributions of Atlanta's LGBTQ community to our city, I am pleased to announce today that the City will install the rainbow crosswalks at the intersection of Piedmont Avenue and 10th Street year-round," Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said.
The intersection is located in Atlanta's Midtown neighborhood, which is recognized as a hub for the LGBT community.
"It is fitting that such an important and recognizable place should feature the rainbow flag," Reed said.
A temporary rainbow was painted at the crosswalk during gay pride 2015, but after more than 20,000 people signed on in support - including Reed and Atlanta City Council President Caesar Mitchell - the city will make the rainbow crosswalk permanent.
The June 12 announcement came on the anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida.
"I believe that symbols of unity matter; in recognition of the outstanding and ongoing contributions of Atlanta's LGBTQ community to our city, I am pleased to announce today that the City will install the rainbow crosswalks at the intersection of Piedmont Avenue and 10th Street year-round," Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said.
The intersection is located in Atlanta's Midtown neighborhood, which is recognized as a hub for the LGBT community.
"It is fitting that such an important and recognizable place should feature the rainbow flag," Reed said.
A temporary rainbow was painted at the crosswalk during gay pride 2015, but after more than 20,000 people signed on in support - including Reed and Atlanta City Council President Caesar Mitchell - the city will make the rainbow crosswalk permanent.
The June 12 announcement came on the anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida.