In 2022, Executive Director Fred Lopez stepped down, and Suzanne Ford, previously the Board Treasurer, became Interim Executive Director. 'It speaks to our commitment to ensure the rights and safety of all, and that we will continue to fight for a better tomorrow. The 20 pride events were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Raising this flag today is a great symbol to show that the city of San Diego cares about our diverse communities,' Whitburn said. The additional stripes represent marginalized communities of color, signified by the black and brown arrow shaped lines, and the transgender community, signified by the white, pink, and blue arrow shaped lines. The flag hanging at city hall is known as the 'Progress Pride Flag,' which adds five arrow shaped lines to the classic Rainbow Pride Flag. Jennifer Campbell, Council President Pro Tem Stephen Whitburn, City Commissioner Nicole Murray-Ramirez, and representatives from San Diego LGBT Pride and the San Diego LGBT Community Center pose for a photo to commemorate the city's first time flying a Pride flag at City Hall, June 7, 2021. Office of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria San Diego City leaders including Mayor Gloria, City Council President Dr.
