‘We will rise above’: N.S. activists, politicians denounce hate during Pride flag-raising
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Nova Scotia's NDP caucus gathered alongside activists at Province House for a flag-raising to draw attention to the International Day to End Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
Activists and members of Nova Scotia’s NDP gathered on Wednesday morning for a flag-raising at Province House to commemorate the International Day to End Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
A press conference was held prior, which featured words from individuals who’ve recently reported being on the receiving end of alleged hate-targeted incidents towards the LGBTQ2 community.
Susan Litke, formerly involved with the Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project, said a Pride flag outside her home was destroyed by youths in her north-end Halifax neighbourhood in early April.
She held up the re-stitched flag to those in attendance during the press conference, noting the job was done by an artist named Daisy Graham.
“They can try to tear us to bits, but we actually come back more glorious,” Litke said. “We will rise above.”
She said despite lots of societal progress being made surrounding inclusion, the destruction of certain flags and symbols indicates that more work needs to be done.
“It is concerning but it just makes me and many other advocates and activists much more passionate about the work that we do,” she said.
Ltike’s experience isn’t a standalone incident from recent weeks. On May 5, police said three youths were charged after a Pride flag signed by recent graduates was set on fire at Bay View High School in Upper Tantallon on April 21.
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