Milan marked the start of Pride Month with its annual Pride flag raising Monday, June 1, at the flagpole in front of Milan City Hall.
Community members gathered on the lawn for a short ceremony centered on belonging, visibility and support. Matt West and Elizabeth Satterly of ARC Allied opened the ceremony with brief remarks before Milan City Council member Shannon Wayne spoke.
Wayne said the gathering still matters at a time when LGBTQ+ visibility continues to face challenges.
“As I look around, it’s so many familiar faces, so many people that I’m proud to be here with,” Wayne said…