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Mayor Prince calls for fairness, inclusivity throughout Gary | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Mayor Jerome A. Prince recently issued the City’s first ever executive order supporting national Pride Month, a celebration of inclusivity and respect for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) residents and visitors. Mayor Prince said the move is long overdue in the 115-year-old City. “Just as Gary steel built nations and economies, we are […]

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