San Diego LGBT Pride Official Souvenir Guide 2014 | Page 9

Happy 40th Birthday
to San Diego LGBT Pride!!!!
The volunteers, staff, and board of directors of San
Diego LGBT Pride are pleased to welcome you to
the 40th Annual San Diego LGBT Pride Celebration!
The theme for the ruby anniversary celebration is
“Reflections of Pride.”
It is amazing that within the span of just 40 years,
people in our city have gone from marching in the
streets, bags over their heads, to parading proudly
next to their legally recognized spouses and children.
We even have our military marching proudly in full
uniform! While we reflect on and celebrate the hard
work, dedication and sacrifice it took to win the rights
Co-Chairs: Romer De Los Santos & Tiffany Gonzalez,
and freedoms we now enjoy, we must also recognize
how much further we have to go! We must remember Treasurer: Larry Ramey, Secretary: Jaime Carrillo,
Board Members: Nenette Agulto, Bianca Burt, Phyllis
that there are far too many people in our country
Jackson, Susan Jester, Steve Kilgore, Blue Montana, Zach
and all around the world who lack basic human rights Schlagel, and Matthew Verdeflor, Emeriti: Debra McEntee,
and live in hiding because of shame or outright fear
Jeri Dilno, Doug Moore and Judi Schaim
of persecution. We must remember that even within
our own neighborhoods there are those who suffer prejudice because of their gender, gender identity and
expression, HIV status, or disability. Let’s make a point to reflect on our own biases and how we can work
together to build a world free of prejudice and bias.
In a very real way your attendance at the annual two-day festival helps further San Diego LGBT Pride’s mission
to foster pride in and respect for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities locally, nationally,
and globally. The proceeds from the festival fund the annual Pride celebration, our year round programs,
grants to local community organizations that provide services for the LGBTQ community, and