Stonewall National Monument's Pride Flags Vandalized Again During Pride Month
Over 150 rainbow flags were destroyed at the historic site, marking the second consecutive year of such attacks.
Overview
- The vandalism occurred between Thursday evening and Friday morning at Christopher Park in New York's West Village.
- Authorities are investigating but have not made any arrests yet.
- City and state officials, including Mayor Eric Adams and Attorney General Letitia James, condemned the act.
- This incident is part of a broader pattern of attacks on Pride symbols across the country.
- The Stonewall National Monument was designated in 2016 to honor the LGBTQ civil rights movement.