MILLINGTON — At their June 10 meeting, the mayor and council members of Millington signed a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month.
By doing so, they “recognize the importance of celebrating diversity, promoting equality, and acknowledging the contributions of LGBTQ+ residents to the town’s culture, economy and civic life,” a news release states.
“This proclamation is a meaningful step forward in affirming that LGBTQ+ individuals belong and are valued in every part of Kent County,” Francoise Sullivan, chair of the Kent County Chapter of Delmarva Pride Center, said in the news release.
“We are grateful to the Town of Millington for its leadership and allyship,” Sullivan added.
Millington officials join the Kent County Commissioners and Chestertown’s mayor and council members in proclaiming June as Pride Month.
Delmarva Pride Center and its Kent County Chapter work to provide advocacy, support and programming for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families throughout the region.
“The recognition of Pride Month underscores the importance of this work and the continued need for visibility and dialogue,” the news release states.
To learn more, visit www.dpckentcounty.org.
