Tempe PD is investigating an act of vandalism after someone took down and burned a Pride flag at City Hall. It comes as the Human Rights Campaign declares its first-ever state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans.
TEMPE, AZ — The Tempe Police Department is investigating after someone took down and burned a Pride flag that was hanging outside of Tempe City Hall.
A representative with the City of Tempe says they have already replaced the Pride flag and flagpole that was damaged after the flag was burned. To commemorate Pride Month, which celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, the city raised a Pride flag that has the City of Tempe logo on it at city facilities. The flag was represented along with the American flag, the State flag, and a Juneteenth flag for the month of June.“This act of aggression does not represent our community. Hate has no place in Tempe. We are committed to championing diversity, inclusion and equity and ensuring that our community is safe and welcoming for everyone,” said City Manager Andrew Ching.
For the first time ever, we're declaring a national state of emergency as LGBTQ+ Americans face extremist attempts to roll back our rights. It's more important than ever we have the necessary resources to stay safe no matter where we are. https://t.co/EcnZgqDDCp pic.twitter.com/q0axEWCM1N
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