The Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County will celebrate the official repeal of the military's Don't Ask Don't Tell Policy on Sept. 20 with a dinner at Queenshead Eurobar and Restaurant at 6 p.m.
The controversial policy has been in place since the 1990s, when former President Bill Clinton signed it into law and made it illegal for LGBT service members to serve openly in the armed forces.
â┚¬Å”As the LGBT-arm of the Pinellas Democratic Party, and a leader in the LGBT community, we felt it was important to celebrate this tremendous accomplishment,â┚¬Â said Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County President Rick Boylan â┚¬Å”this is a giant step toward full equality.â┚¬ÂÂ
According to the Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County website, this is just one of many accomplishments the LGBT Community can celebrate under the Obama Administration, but to thousands of American Heroes, it's one of the most important.
â┚¬Å”Our members felt it was important to use this as an opportunity to honor local LGBT Veterans who bravely served their country while suppressing such an important part of who they areâ┚¬Â said Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County Vice President Susan McGrath â┚¬Å”after all, we have the right to celebrate this milestone because they fought for that right.â┚¬ÂÂ
Queenshead Eurobar & Restaurant is at 2501 Central Ave. Local elected officials and Party leaders are invited to attend, along with other members and friends of the community.
