Pride Month: Explore, Embrace, Empower

In the midst of Pride Month, Juneteenth, and Black Music Month, many of us are wondering, “How can we participate in these cultural moments?”

Introducing 'Explore, Embrace, Empower,’ a guide designed to welcome individuals to participate in culturally driven moments through an array of diverse content, events, and non-profit organizations.

Explore music, literature, and visual media that both celebrates and educates about a multitude of identities and cultures.

Embrace diverse events and activities meticulously curated for your enrichment.

Empower non-profit organizations and initiatives that tirelessly strive to enact meaningful change in their communities.

This series is kicking off with a celebration of Pride Month, as we celebrate love and share ways for everyone to participate. 🌈🎉🙌🏾

EXPLORE

Making Gay History [Podcast]
Portraits of known and unknown LGBTQIA+ heroes throughout history.

From B*Witched to Modern Family, How Sitcoms Helped Shape Queer History [Them]

Equal [Docuseries, Apple TV]

The Death & Life of Marsha P Johnson [Netflix]

EMBRACE

NYC 2023 Pride March & Festival [NYC, June 25]

Pride: The Brunch [NYC, June 18]

A Guide to DEI [GSDM]

How to Be a Better Ally [CNN]

Gender Pronouns 101 [Them]

How Brands Can Respond To The Assault On Lgbtq+ Rights [AdAge]

EMPOWER

You Can Play Project 

Works to ensure the safety and inclusion for all who participate in sports, including LGBTQ+ athletes, coaches, and fans

Center for Black Equality

Improving health + wellness, economic empowerment, + equal rights for a multinational LGBTQ network

Family Equality Council

Advancing equality for LGBTQ+ families to ensure everyone is free to find, form, and sustain their families

Athlete Ally

Focused on making athletic communities more inclusive and helping athletes advocate for LGBTQ equality