First Lady Speaks At Pittsburgh Pride 2024 Celebration

June 2, 2024 6:26 am

PITTSBURGH —(WPXI)- First Lady Jill Biden made a visit to Pittsburgh to speak at the Pride celebration on Saturday. Dr. Biden was featured at Allegheny Commons Park where the annual Pride Parade came to a close. She stopped to talk to people in the crowd and take photos on her way to the podium. In her speech, she delivered support for people in LGBTQ+ relationships who have ever felt afraid to express themselves. “It shouldn’t take courage to hold someone’s hand on the bus, to kiss them goodbye on the sidewalk, to love who you love,” Dr. Biden said. She also spoke out against any legislative efforts that are designed to restrict LGBTQ+ rights.