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Mayor Moses Rodriguez proclaims June as Pride Month and raises flag at Brockton City Hall
Summary
Mayor Moses Rodriguez read a Pride Month proclamation and raised the LGBTQIA+ flag at a Brockton City Hall ceremony attended by city officials and representatives from Family and Community Resources and BAMY, who reaffirmed local support for LGBTQIA+ residents.
Mayor Moses Rodriguez proclaimed the month of June as Pride Month for the city of Brockton and raised the LGBTQIA+ flag at a flag-raising ceremony at Brockton City Hall. The event included remarks from Nelson Fernandes, deputy chief of staff to the mayor, and speakers from local nonprofits Family and Community Resources (FCR) and BAMY.
Nelson Fernandes introduced the event and said visibility is critical, particularly for young people who face discrimination, violence and mental-health challenges. "Visibility matters," Fernandes said, urging the community to make space for all voices and to lead with compassion and respect.
Mayor Moses Rodriguez read an official proclamation that referenced the June 28, 1969 Stonewall uprising and declared June as Pride Month in Brockton. "I as the mayor of the city uh proclaim the entire month of June in the city of Brockton as the LGBTQIA+, better known as Pride Month here in the city of Brockton," he said, urging residents to join in commemoration and to support community causes that advance inclusion.
Alicia Montron Bulock, team coordinator for the Healthy Relationships program at Family and Community Resources, thanked city officials for hosting the ceremony and said FCR remains committed to supporting individuals and families from all backgrounds. "This flag serves as a reminder that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and acceptance," she said.
Emma Allard, trans health navigator for the Tecore program at BAMY, described her role assisting trans residents to find doctors and mental-health professionals and framed the flag as a symbol of belonging and community support. "No matter who you are ... you have a family, you have people who love you," Allard said.
Organizers invited representatives from BAMY and FCR forward so the mayor could present confirmations; the ceremony concluded with musical accompaniment. There were no formal votes, motions or policy decisions recorded during the event.
The proclamation and remarks underscore the city's public acknowledgment of Pride Month and the role of local service providers in connecting LGBTQIA+ residents with supports. The city did not announce follow-up policy actions at the ceremony.
