June is nationally recognized as Pride month in the United States and by mayor’s proclamation here in Issaquah. Many institutions and organizations — including Issaquah City Hall (and city halls across King County), the capital building in Olympia and the U.S. Department of State — fly the Pride flag in June as a celebration of diversity.
Last year, President Joe Biden said, “Pride Month represents so much. It stands for courage. The courage of all those in previous generations and today who proudly live their truth. Stands for justice. Both the steps we’ve taken and the steps we need to take. And above all, Pride Month stands for love.”
With the support of the Issaquah Highlands Cross-Cultural Committee and Highlands Council’s Board of Trustees, the IHCA Board of Directors voted to fly the Pride flag on the Village Green flagpole for the month of June.
We are committed to supporting Issaquah Highlands community members of all identities and recognize the importance of welcoming voices that have historically been left out of conversations. The Progress Pride flag is a powerful representation of these values.
The Pride flag doesn’t ask anyone for anything but respect and doesn’t symbolize support for any causes or groups that would intend harm.
The Progress Pride flag includes black, brown, pink, pale blue and white stripes to represent marginalized people of color in the LGBTQ+ community, as well as the trans community and those living with HIV/AIDS. The arrow points to the right to show forward movement, while being along the left edge shows that progress still needs to be made.
