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San Francisco Honors Trans History with Flag-Raising Ceremony

8/13/2025

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San Francisco proudly celebrates its fifth annual Transgender History Month, with Mayor Lurie leading a heartfelt flag-raising ceremony. The event pays tribute to the city's vibrant trans history, spotlighting the pivotal Compton's Cafeteria Riot of 1966. Reverend Dr. Megan Rohrer is capturing this legacy in a new book, inspiring and empowering the current trans community.

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San Francisco proudly celebrates its fifth annual Transgender History Month, with Mayor Lurie leading a heartfelt flag-raising ceremony. The event pays tribute to the city's vibrant trans history, spotlighting the pivotal Compton's Cafeteria Riot of 1966. Reverend Dr. Megan Rohrer is capturing this legacy in a new book, inspiring and empowering the current trans community.