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"The rainbow flag has symbolized the diversity of the LGBT community for more than 30 years," Hirshman said. While Rabin played "Reveille" on bugle, Lobo and Sealock raised the flag with the help of members of Associated Students, including Josh Morse, Gabrielle Gray and Michelle Ong. Reece Sealock, Michael Lobo and Mick Rabin, all lifetime Eagle Scouts, participated in the flag-raising. The certificate acknowledges SDSU's commitment to diversity and inclusion. SDSU was also presented with a certificate of recognition from Assemblymember Toni Atkins from the 78th District.
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"At SDSU, diversity and excellence go hand in hand," he said."Our community marches together to show our Aztec pride in diversity." Last year, uniformed military personnel participated in support of LGBTQ solidarity after the 2012 repeal of the “don’t ask don’t tell” military policy.ĭuring the Flag-Raising, SDSU President Elliot Hirshman spoke of the importance of an inclusive campus. "Displaying this rainbow flag is a powerful symbol to make the community feel welcome."įor the past seven years, the flag has been raised by members and supporters of the LGBTQ community. "We are very grateful to continue a strong relationship between SDSU and San Diego Pride," said Stephen Whitburn, head of San Diego Pride. The flag will fly on the flagpole at the end of Campanile Walkway in front of Hepner Hall. More than 100 students, faculty, staff and members of the community attended to rally for LGBT equality and show support for marriage equality and LGBT rights. The ceremony kicked-off San Diego's Pride Week to support the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community. For the first time in the seven-year history of San Diego State University's Rainbow Flag-Raising ceremony, members of the Boy Scouts of America participated in honor of the recent ruling to eliminate sexual orientation as membership criterion.