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Celebrate Pride with your team

October 14, 2024

Preparing for Pride? Here is how to talk about it with your team, plus helpful shareable kits.

What is Pride?

Pride historical background

Pride finds its roots in the Stonewall Uprising of June 1970. This pivotal moment was ignited by LGBTQ+ individuals, notably trans women of color, who resisted police harassment and brutality at the Stonewall Inn in New York City.

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Fueled by decades of activism and organizing within the LGBTQ+ community, the uprising marked a turning point in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. It gave rise to the first Pride marches in New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago a year later.

Pride cultural significance

Despite the progress achieved, LGBTQ+ individuals continue to face challenges today, encountering discrimination, prejudice, and violence based on their sexual orientations and gender identities.

Pride facts

When is Pride celebrated?

June

Pride symbols and traditions

  • Rainbow flag
  • Pride parades
  • Pink triangle

Pride resources

How to celebrate Pride at work

  • Acknowledge the history of Pride, emphasizing its origins in the Stonewall Uprising and the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
  • Recognize the significance of Pride as a celebration of diversity, resilience, and the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals. In Plain Sight by the Stonewall National Museum & Archives is a great resource.
  • Encourage allyship and education by providing resources and information about LGBTQ+ history, terminology, and allyship best practices.
  • Promote inclusive language and behaviors, fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected and valued.
  • Highlight company initiatives and policies that support LGBTQ+ employees, such as non-discrimination policies, equal benefits, and employee resource groups.
  • When you run team events this month, consider supporting LGBTQ+ businesses.

Why celebrate Pride with your team?

  • Signal to LGBTQ+ employees that they are valued and supported for who they are
  • Create a space where they can bring their authentic selves to work
  • Acknowledge the struggles and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community
  • Show your commitment to diversity
  • Create a space, where everyone can feel good and be productive
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Pride team-building activities

We curated experiences that celebrate fun and individuality. Make sure to browse our home page to see more team activities in your city!

You can book all group activities on Spaciously with a few clicks. All prices are upfront. All hosts are small business owners: instructors, artisans, and creators. You also get a dedicated coordinator to smooth out all logistical details.

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