2022 Spirit of Stonewall Rally Program
Welcome
MCs: Amber St. James and Deja Re
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment
[Wendy Schlater and Erica Pinto – UNCONFIRMED]
Honor Guard: Presentation of the Colors
San Diego Pride Military Department
National Anthem
Roann Mesina
Opening Remarks:
History of Pride and 2022 Theme: Justice with Joy
Fernando Z. López, Executive Director
Champion of Pride Award
Alex C. Villafuerte, presented by Commissioner Julia Legaspi
Stonewall Awards
Community Service: Aidan Lin
Stonewall Philanthropy: Viejas Casino & Resort
Stonewall Service: San Diego Union-Tribune
Remarks: Immigration Justice is an LGBTQ Issue
Jenn Budd
Remarks: Environmental Justice is an LGBTQ Issue
Kevin Lee
Remarks: The War on Truth and Freedom of the Press is an LGBTQ Issue
Andrew Bowen
Stonewall Awards
Friend of Pride: Vanessa Green
Friend of Pride: Trinh Le
Larry T. Baza Arts & Culture Award: San Diego Women’s Chorus, presented by Tom Noel
Keynote: Justice with Joy
Reggie Greer
(Senior Advisor to the U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of
LGBTQI+ Persons, U.S. Department of State)
Community Grand Marshal Award
Trans Youth, presented by Tracie Jada O’Brien
Closing Remarks
Fernando Z. López
Flag Raising & Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Pride Youth Marching Band