Acknowledging Pride with Purpose

International LGBTQIA+ Pride Day is observed each year on June 28 to honor the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a pivotal moment in the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights. Pride is about visibility, resistance, and community—and it’s more than parades. It’s a reminder to uplift diverse identities, histories, and ongoing struggles within the LGBTQIA+ community.

Looking for a quick, actionable way to acknowledge International LGBTQIA+ Pride Day? This post gives you a fast, DIY DEI tip you can apply right now.

Why This Holiday Matters

June 28 marks the day in 1969 when LGBTQIA+ people at the Stonewall Inn in New York City resisted a police raid, igniting a global movement for LGBTQIA+ rights (source). Pride began as a protest—a call for visibility, equality, and safety.

Over time, Pride celebrations have expanded worldwide, embracing both celebration and activism, but the core remains: honoring the bravery of LGBTQIA+ individuals, past and present, who have demanded dignity and rights (source).

Let’s explore one powerful way you can bring this recognition into your workplace today.

One Inclusive Celebration Idea 

Host a Pride “Story & Share” Break

Introduction: Creating space for LGBTQIA+ voices at work is a meaningful way to honor Pride Day beyond performative gestures.

How-to:

• Schedule a 30-minute Pride Story & Share on June 28 during a lunch break or staff meeting.
• Invite team members—voluntarily—to share a personal story, a piece of LGBTQIA+ history, or why a Pride flag or symbol matters to them.
• Offer optional prompts:
  • What does Pride mean to you?
  • What’s a powerful moment in LGBTQIA+ history that resonates with you?
  • How have you grown as an ally?
• Keep the space flexible: sharing can happen live, via chat, or anonymously through a moderator.
• Follow up by sharing educational resources about Pride flags, terminology, or local LGBTQIA+ organizations.

This builds visibility, promotes psychological safety, and connects celebration to authentic learning.

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Pause & Reflect

How can you design Pride moments that center LGBTQIA+ voices without placing the burden of education solely on LGBTQIA+ employees?