Pride Flags Removed at Bishop O'Dowd | California News

Bishop O’Dowd High School in East Oakland sparked outrage by removing decades-old LGBTQ+ Pride flags just before the school year began, following a directive from the Oakland Catholic diocese — a move critics call a betrayal of years of inclusive support. Though staff were present for a ceremonial removal without notifying students or families, the school now promotes a new “inclusive O” symbol and plans LGBTQ+ family retreats as a compromise. But many alumni and parents say the new symbol doesn’t restore what was lost and that the lack of transparency deepens hurt and distrust. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/264d9b4cf84fc436