Bergenfield Celebrates Pride Month with Flag Raising Event and Walk
This past Thursday, as part of the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign, Bergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio and the Council were joined by the Stigma-Free Committee, as well as guest speakers Jason Bergman (Chief of Staff, NJ State Assembly) and Anthony Torres (Founder of the Bergen County LGBTQ+ Alliance), as they celebrated Pride Month with a flag raising ceremony and walk around Cooper’s Pond.
“I had a wonderful time celebrating Pride Month with my friends and neighbors,” said Mayor Amatorio. “One of Bergenfield’s greatest attributes is our ever-changing diversity, which creates a unique and vibrant tapestry that is truly symbolic of America’s promise of a better life for anyone who seeks it. I look forward to making this an annual tradition as we come together to show our support for the LGBTQ+ community and a more inclusive society.”
Every June is Pride Month, when the world's LGBTQ+ communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves. Pride gatherings are rooted in the arduous history of minority groups who have struggled for decades to overcome prejudice and be accepted for who they are. LGBTQ is an acronym meaning lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer. These terms may also include gender-fluid people, or those whose gender identity shifts over time or depending on the situation.
The Mayor’s Wellness Campaign is a statewide community health initiative that provides evidence-based tools and strategies for mayors and community leaders to help their residents achieve healthier lifestyles and improve overall health and wellness in their communities. The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute (NJHCQI) has been leading the Mayors Wellness Campaign in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities since 2006.
