Oakland gets first rainbow crosswalk: ‘It tells every trans, queer and non-binary person … they are welcome’

Dozens of local queer leaders, community members and allies gathered at the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center on a rainy Thursday afternoon to celebrate the unveiling of the city’s first permanent rainbow crosswalk and the second anniversary of the Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District. The crosswalk was installed on Lakeshore Avenue, outside the LGBTQ center, symbolizing Oakland’s … Continue reading Oakland gets first rainbow crosswalk: ‘It tells every trans, queer and non-binary person … they are welcome’