Historical Marker Dedicated for Gloria Casarez

A state historical marker commemorating the life and work of the late Latina lesbian civil rights leader and activist Gloria Casarez (1971-2014) will be installed at City Hall on October 8 at noon. During the ceremony, the rainbow flag will be raised in honor of National LGBTQ History Month in October, a tradition started by Casarez in 2010. The ceremony also takes place during National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15-October 15.

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