Boston Kicks Off Pride Month with Flag Raising and Festivities
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, America's first lesbian governor, oversaw the raising of the Pride flag at the Statehouse to mark Pride Month and the 20th anniversary of same-sex marriage legalization in the state. Healey emphasized the importance of defending LGBTQ rights amid growing hostility in other parts of the country. The event precedes Boston's largest Pride Parade, which returns after a hiatus and aims to be more inclusive.
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