ABOVE: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and the state’s Pride flag, photo via Evers’ Facebook page.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) | Gov. Tony Evers has ordered a rainbow flag symbolizing LGBTQ pride to be flown over the Wisconsin state Capitol for the second time in state history.
The Journal Sentinel reports flag was raised over the East Wing of the capitol building June 5. It will fly until sunset on Tuesday, June 30.
In June 2019, Evers issued an executive order to raise the flag above the state Capitol in recognition of “Pride Month.” Evers says in the order that the rainbow flag has become an important symbol for the LGBTQ community.
Evers said in a statement that “Wisconsin is a proud state that recognizes that diversity makes our communities and our state stronger.”
The governor also recognized the community via social media June 6. “Happy #PrideMonth, Wisconsin,” he shared. “Pride was born out of a movement not unlike what we see today, and as we celebrate the diversity and resiliency of the LGBTQ community this month, it also is a reminder of the work we must do to ensure our state is inclusive and just for all.”
