Leaders at Chicago Unitarian church say they won't be intimidated after Pride flag is burned

LGBTQ+ Pride flag burned outside Chicago's Beverly Unitarian Church

CHICAGO -- An LGBTQ+ Pride was set on fire and destroyed outside a Beverly neighborhood church this week, and members of the church have no idea why they are being targeted near Pride Month.Just 10 days ago, the Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244 S. Longwood Dr., held a huge LGBTQ+ Pride event on its grounds for the first time in its history.

Did someone burn this flag?'During June Pride Month, the church placed a Pride flag and the colors supporting the LGBTQ+ community out front. In the overnight hours, someone decided to send a message.'Some people were mad, really angry,' said O'Grady. 'I think I was just sad.'O'Grady was saddened to see hate at a place of acceptance.'People are so small-minded,' she said.It was the start of the month when the church held its first Pride event.

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