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LA Kicks Off LGBT Heritage Month

Posted on 06/05/2017
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LOS ANGELES - This week, the Los Angeles City Council celebrated LGBT Heritage Month to recognize the contributions of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender artists and activists who are paving the way for equality in Los Angeles. Among the honorees were Sara Ramirez, Alexandra Billings, Michael Kearns and Alexei Romanoff. You can read about this year's honorees here. During the month of June, the Department of Cultural Affairs will be hosting events and activities across the city to highlight the contributions of the LGBT community and the diversity of our city. You can find the event guide by visiting www.culturela.org.This year's LGBT Pride Parade is transforming into the #ResistMarch. Join Councilmember Krekorian and tens of thousands of others to show your support for equality and human rights for all people. Here are the details:#ResistMarchSunday, June 11, 8amHollywood and HighlandKrekorian said, "The #ResistMarch is such an important opportunity for our communities to stand together and promote dignity, justice and equality for all. I urge everyone to join this march as we move toward achieving our common goals."For more information, visit: https://www.resistmarch.org/