NEW YORK, NY, April 14, 2026—“Returning the Pride flag to its rightful place at the Stonewall Inn is more than a symbolic gesture. Today, New York showed what collective courage looks like. The Pride flag is a waving reminder that visibility matters, that LGBTQ+ history matters, and that our presence in this city is not up for debate. 

At The Center, we know progress is never linear. But when we come together as advocates, neighbors, and allies, we move forward with undeniable force. Let this be a reminder: we are here, we are queer, and we are not going anywhere.”—Dr. Carla Smith, CEO of The NYC LGBT Community Center

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