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Residents React to Pride Flag at U.S. Ambassador Home

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – U.S Charge d’Affaires Usha Pitts hoists the pride flag at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence at the start of Pride Month.

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11 months ago

June 1, 2023

Joshua Williams

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – With June 1st marking the start of Pride Month for the LGBTQ+ community internationally, U.S Charge d’Affaires Usha Pitts hoisting the pride flag at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence. The flag was also hoisted at U.S. Embassy office on Queens Street. Some residents disagree with the move.

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