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Nicole Adler Makes History as First Ever Grand Marshal for Pride Parade with Down Syndrome
Becoming a trailblazer for people with a disability who also identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 26, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Human rights advocate Nicole Adler, 29, made history as the first San Francisco Pride Community Grand Marshal with Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) – the largest LGBTQIA+ Pride celebration in the world with over 400,000 attendees.“It’s a huge honor to represent both the disability and LGBTQ communities. I get to carry the torch and show others that anything is possible if you believe in yourself,” said Nicole Adler, a speaker and human rights advocate for the LGBTQIA+ and disability communities.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed presented Adler with a Certificate of Honor on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, recognizing her nomination by SF Pride Members as Community Grand Marshal.
“Your dedication to advocating for all members of the LGBTQ and Developmental Disabilities Community has empowered countless individuals,” said Mayor Breed. “Your unyielding advocacy across state and local governments under the banner of love, acceptance and unity, truly represents the San Francisco values at its best.”
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I was honored to join the many people, including Major London Breed, to speak at the Pink Triangle Commemorative ceremony yesterday.
It is a wonderful feeling knowing we are working hard advancing the rights of the LBGTQ+A community.
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San Francisco Bay Times
San Francisco Chronicle
"Joining Porter at the parade are musician and activist Tory Teasley and activist Nicole Adler, both of San Francisco, who were voted Community Grand Marshals Members’ Choice by the public."
Bay Area Reporter
"It's a huge honor to be chosen by SF Pride's membership to be the community grand marshal this year," Adler, who serves on the State Council of Developmental Disabilities, stated on SF Pride's website. "I have participated in the San Francisco Pride celebrations the last several years, and when I see the caliber of marshals who went before me, I can't believe I get to carry the torch."