Raleigh’s First Pride March

Raleigh made history this past Saturday with its first-ever Pride march, drawing over 2,000 joyful participants who marched from NC State’s Bell Tower down Hillsborough Street to Capitol Square. Organizers, including nurse P. Susan Mitchell, stressed the LGBTQ+ community’s long-standing presence as neighbors, friends, and colleagues — a powerful call for visibility and inclusion. City Council member Mary Watson Nooe joined the crowd, affirming that discrimination harms everyone and that unity builds a stronger society. More than just a parade, the event embodied solidarity, celebration, and the enduring fight for equality — reminding Raleigh that progress is rooted in community and shared humanity. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/ed69a76408c5f953