Pride Month, recognized throughout June, is filled with celebrations and commemorations that elevate the LGBTQ+ community and LGBTQ+ voices.
Pride Month was established following the Stonewall Riots in New York City. Now, Pride Month is celebrated all over the world, honoring the individuals and their efforts in advancing LGBTQ+ rights and equality.
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Within the SAS Workplace
SAS is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for individuals of all backgrounds
and identities, including the LGBTQ+ community. This commitment has led to SAS recognition as a “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality” and a perfect score of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index.
Pride Month Celebrations @ SAS and JMP
We, the SAS and JMP family, will be spending the entire month of June celebrating Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community. The SAS Pride – LGBTQ+ & Allies Employee Inclusion Group (EIG) will hold events for Pride Month. All LGBTQ+ community members and allies are welcome to participate in all events.
- June 8 – SAS Pride and Allies Virtual Connect [Add to Calendar]
- June 10 – Queer Movie Night at Cary Theatre (details will be shared on Yammer)
- June 15 – OutSouth Queer Film Festival Lunch & Learn [Add to Calendar]
- June 22 – Pride Month Celebration at the Cary HQ Picnic Shelter [Register Here]
- June 23 – Using Pronouns Lunch & Learn (Virtual) [Add to Calendar]
- June 25 – OutRaleigh with SAS Pride (details will be shared on Yammer)
- Work/Life Virtual Group for Parents of LGBTQ+ Children (contact Lisa Allred for details)
If you haven’t already, join the SAS Pride – LGBTQ+ & Allies employee inclusion group on SharePoint and Yammer for more information and updates on upcoming events and opportunities.
Becoming an Ally and Strengthening Allyship
By raising personal awareness and support, non-identifying LGBTQ+ individuals can become allies and further inclusivity and belonging within the community. To help achieve allyship and support the LGBTQ+ community, explore the SAS LGBTQ+ Be an Ally toolkit in the SAS Active Allies Resource Center.
Although Pride Month is only recognized during June, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and members should not be exclusive to this month. We must continue these discussions and continue celebrating everyone and their identities.
Note from Author Ben Tran
As a gay-identifying, first-generation Asian-American, I am happy to write this article in support of other LGBTQ+ individuals. I am spending my time here as a JMP Human Resources intern with a focus on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Career Development.
