Reporter big bucks indeed. In fact theres so many people down here. Were talking names like google, world cup, kaiser, facebook, apple, tim cook, cheered on apple employees at the start of the parade. Big business sending a message to the Lgbt Community they want those pink dollars. The Lesbian Group dykes on bikes took their spot at the head of the parade. The 44th annual San Francisco gay pride parade gave attendees all they could ask for and more. Music, splash, flair, and attitude. Thousands were present for the start of the parade. A transgender team was one of this years grandmarshals. The Lgbt Community and thank everyone who supported me. Gays, lesbians, and the people who loved them, werent the only ones to come out. The amount of Corporate Support in San Francisco is much greater. Big business marched in corporate stilettos, recognizing the power of the gay dollar. The fact they want to be here shows were at a tipping point. Its a market place and a statement. Some feel the i
Areas rich gay pride history. The parade draws over 1 million people. But through the years the parade has meant a lot of Different Things to different people. Reporter gay and lesbian people would not have marched down the street the last 15 years ago. Nonetheless, wear costumes. Floats were sponsored by blue chip corporations and refreshments were pedaled by iconic american brand names, coke, pepsi, budweiser. Has the parade just become a big party. A commercialized event with nothing left to say. It was anything but widely accepted in 1972 when a band of gays, lesbians, hippies and anarchys marched down the street. And as their numbers grew so did their boldness. For the first time many felt safe in being publicly gay. Even flamboyantly gay. And according to susan striker, director of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, Transgender Society theyre too showy. Theyre too visible. They dont look like anybody else. And i think the extravagance of some gay pride parades is to say yeah so what. So
Change color. Yeah, no kidding. One things for sure, my neighborhood has a lot of leaves already on the ground and the streets. This week, its going to feel a lot like fall, and especially today, too. One thing, though, the good news is the rain is out of here, and another gorgeous morning with plenty of sunshine as you wake up right now. Take a look, you can see the sunrise this morning, but we are waking up to chilly temperatures. Alantown, only 51 degrees for you right now. 54 in philly. Atlantic city at the airport there, 57 for stone harbor, and 53 for dover. When you step outside, it is a little chilly this morning, but no worries. We will warm things up, but were still going to stay below average for our temperatures. In fact, look how much cooler we are right now than we were yesterday at this time. In some cases, up to 11 degrees cooler than yesterday. So your backyard forecast, heres how its there. Notice we dont have any clouds because were going to be sunny today. 67 degree
On whats ahead. Victoria newland takes a swipe at European Union. The video was first twietd outweetedout by the russian gov. Tattoo all female Group Holding hands, prominence because of a lesbian kiss. A passengers demanded the flight be diverted to sochi. Claiming he had a bomb on board. On the same day as the Opening Ceremony of the winter olympics. Companies saying they intend to hire even more folks. The second straight month the employment numbers fell below expectation. The American People are are struggling. Ladies and gentlemen, the beatles. 50 years after the four young lads came to america changing pop music culture forever. We begin with an extraordinary diplomatic dustup. A phone call taped and leaked by russians. Using distinctly undiplomatic language about the political turmoil in ukraine. Its all getting a very poor reception in the u. S. , russia and europe. As al jazeeras janet tavoni reports as the Olympic Games begin. Its safe to say that president obama an and pres
Top u. S. Diplomat Victoria Nuland takes a swipe at the European Union . The video was neated and tweeted by noted and tweeted by the russian government. The Opening Ceremony in sochi. The allfemale group held hands. They came to prominence because of a lesbian kiss. A passenger demonstrated the flight be diverted to sochi. On the same days as the Opening Ceremony for the winter olympics. Companies say they intend to higher more folks. The job markets is weak. For a second straight month employment numbers below expectations. This job report is an indication that the American People are struggling. Ladies and gentlemen, the beatles. Sunday marks 50 years since the four young lads came to america, changing music and pop culture forever. Using distinctly undiplomatic language about the political turmoil in ukraine. Its all getting a very poor reception in the u. S. , russia and europe. As al jazeeras janet tavoni reports as the Olympic Games begin. Its safe to say that president obama an