Castro Rainbow Flag Draws Controversy In San Francisco

huffingtonpost.com – By Robin Wilkey

Controversy has erupted in San Francisco’s LGBTQ Castro District over the management of its historic rainbow flag, igniting tensions throughout the district and questions about how to honor the many faces of the community.

The dispute began after a request to raise the transgender pride flag and fly it at half-mast on November 20, the Transgendered Day of Remembrance, was denied by the Merchants of Upper Market and Castro (MUMC), the stewards of the flag.