June 1 – June 30

Pride Month: speakers, programming & vendors for ERGs services for ERGs.

Pride Month is the annual June observance commemorating the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City and celebrating LGBTQ+ identity, history, and continuing civil rights work.

As of 1970Last reviewed May 29, 2026

Pride Month runs the full month of June, marking the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. For ERG leaders, it's a planning window for visibility, community, and care — a chance to celebrate LGBTQ+ colleagues and the history the month is built on.

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Why It Matters

More than a calendar moment.

1969The year of the Stonewall uprising in New York — led by Black and Brown trans women, and the catalyst for the modern Pride movement.

50+Countries where same-sex relationships remain criminalized — context that matters for globally distributed teams and traveling employees.

1970The first Pride march, held in New York one year after Stonewall — the origin of the modern June observance worldwide.

June marks the anniversary of Stonewall (June 28, 1969), a foundational moment in modern LGBTQ+ history. The first Pride march followed one year later in New York — that lineage is part of the programming.

For ERG leaders, the work is twofold: celebrate the full LGBTQ+ spectrum (including trans, non-binary, ace, and intersex members), and support colleagues with programming, community, and resources they can actually use.

What follows is the planning architecture: speakers, vendors, programming ideas, and a 6-week timeline — for ERG leaders building a month with both joy and substance.

What Not To Do

The Pride pitfalls.

What sinks Pride programming isn't usually a missing speaker — it's a misread of the moment. The three misses worth naming out loud.

Logo-deep Pride.

Members notice when the logo changes June 1 and there's no programming, no budget, and no ERG involvement behind it. Make sure the internal experience matches the external posts.

Centering only cis gay men.

‘LGBTQ+' is not interchangeable with ‘gay.' Build programming with trans, non-binary, bisexual, asexual, intersex, and queer-of-color voices at the center, not the closing slot.

Forgetting community over spectacle.

The most-remembered Pride moments tend to be the small ones — a member-led history session, a quiet coffee meetup, a written shout-out from a leader. Big spectacle is optional; community is the point.

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Speakers & Vendors

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Speakers, facilitators, and vendors filtered for Pride programming. Pulled live from ERGs.io — every profile is one click away from a full bio, rate, and inquiry form inside the platform.

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Programming Ideas

Real Pride programming ideas from ERGs.io.

A few of the most-favorited Pride Month ideas ERG leaders are running this year. Open ERGs.io to browse the full library — filtered, saveable, and bookable with vendors.

Advancing LGBTQ+ Health Equity: The Legacy of the Berkeley Free Clinic and GMHC

Imagine seeking health care, but instead, being physically assaulted: That can be a real risk for gay men, who have historically faced significant challenges accessing health care, often encountering discrimination and homophobia. In 1976, John Day, a former Navy parachutist and openly gay man, sought treatment in the Bay Area for a sexually transmitted infection (STI) but instead was attacked by a homophobic physician. John turned to the Berkeley Free Clinic (BFC), where he was treated by Fred Strauss, a bisexual BFC-trained medic. Recognizing a need, the pair joined forces and established a clinic to serve their community.Since then, the Gay Men's Health Collective (GMHC) of the Berkeley Free Clinic has been training local gay, bisexual men and trans folks as volunteers to run an STI clinic for their community. The Berkeley Free Clinic, an hashtag#Americares partner for years, received an emergency grant from Americares last winter to move and replace electrical panels damaged by storm water from a leaking roof.Our partnership with BFC and its GMHC is crucial in supporting their mission to provide accessible and respectful health care for the LGBTQIA+ community. We are proud to stand with them and continue our efforts to promote health equity during hashtag#PrideMonth and every day. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/etVvDA2z

Zoë Martin-Pearce: Building Inclusive Communities Through Pride and Disability ERGs at Currys

“Community is built through conversation and connection and seeing colleagues support one another is what drives me.” - Zoë Martin-Pearce Zoë's journey to becoming co‑chair of both the Pride and Disability Employee Resource Group's (ERG's) began with the simple act of showing up for others.in 2021, Zoë's journey withe the Pride at Currys ERG began, initially joining the committee before stepping into the co‑chair role alongside Stephen E.. Being part of this communite enabled her to help create spaces where colleagues felt comfortable, connected and celebrated. 🙌Her proudest moment with the network came in 2025, when she helped make Currys’ attendance at Manchester Pride a reality. Bringing colleagues from across the business together at such a joyful, inclusive event was a moment that has stayed with her.🏳️‍🌈In 2022, Zoë founded Disability at Currys after recognising the need for a dedicated space where disabled colleagues and allies could come together. The network has since grown to more than 400 members and is now co‑chaired by Zoë and fellow colleague Chris Sadler .A standout moment in this journey came when Zoë project managed Currys’ involvement at NAIDEX, the UK’s largest disability exhibition. She oversaw the planning, ensuring the stand and experience was suitable for the more than 12,000 attendees over the 2-day event. Seeing Disability at Currys represented on such a scale was a milestone she’s incredibly proud of.For Zoë, these ERGs have shaped her career journey, her experiences and the connections she’s built across the business. They’ve shown her how powerful it can be when colleagues come together with openness, care and a shared purpose. 💜hashtag#Currys hashtag#PrideAtCurrys hashtag#DisabilityAtCurrys hashtag#ERG hashtag#LifeAtCurrys

Celebrating Pride Night: Unity, Inclusion, and Community with the Timberwolves at Target Center

🌈 What a memorable Timberwolves Pride Night, presented by Jack Daniel’s! 🏀 Last night, we celebrated love, inclusion, and community as we faced off against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Target Center. The fun kicked off with our Pregame Mixer at the Timberwolves & Lynx Practice Facility mingling with community leaders and Pride ERG chairs from local teams. Highlights included: • Pre-game FanDuel interview with Gretchen Nguyen from Transforming Families MN • National Anthem by “Sensational” Cameron Wright (The Voice Season 26) • Guest chefs Jean & Shari Hutar-Brochhausen from Butcher Salt, serving up Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches (Sections 126 & 237) • In-game shoutout to Pride Night artist Sarah Biloon • Halftime performance by One Voice Mixed Chorus • Pack Gives Back spotlight on OutFront, Twin Cities Pride, and Queerspace Collective • Suite hosting Pride ERG leaders – with a spotlight at the end of Q1! Thanks for making last night meaningful and impactful. Go Wolves! 🐺 hashtag#TimberwolvesPride hashtag#PrideNight

Colgate-Palmolive Pride ERG Participates in First-Ever Pride Parade to Promote Workplace Inclusion

🌈 We’re proud to share that our company participated in the Pride Parade for the first time this year, a milestone that truly reflects our values: We are Caring, We are Inclusive, We are Corageous. Thanks to the incredible dedication of our Pride ERG, this experience became a powerful statement of our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued. Standing alongside our community reminded us that inclusivity isn’t just a value; it’s a promise we bring to life every day. 🏳️‍🌈 hashtag#WeAreInclusiveCarolina Andrea Fe Sergio Herrera

Accenture celebrates Juneteenth and Pride with Black and LGBTQIA+ ERGs

Great spending time with so many colleagues to celebrate Juneteenth and Pride. The energy in our office was amazing. Thank you to Accenture’s AA and Pride ERGs for bringing us together to honor these important moments that remind us about the value of diversity, inclusion, and being one’s true self.To all of my LGBTQIA+ colleagues, clients, and friends, I wish you a great rest of Pride Month. #pridemonth #lgbtqia #diversity #diversityandinclusion #juneteenth #allyship

Accenture Atlanta Pride ERG Hosts Heartwarming Pridesgiving Feast

Accenture’s Atlanta Pride ERG celebrated Pride Month with their first “Pridesgiving” feast, where members brought dishes to share and reflected on gratitude and community. The event combined food, fellowship, and personal reflections, highlighting the ERG’s role in fostering connection, support, and belonging among employees.

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Plan Year-Round

Other observances in the calendar.

Every observance gets its own planning page — speakers, vendors, programming ideas, and a timeline.

Women's History Month

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May

AANHPI Heritage Month

AANHPI Month →

May

Mental Health Awareness

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July

Disability Pride Month

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October

National Coming Out Day

Plan NCOD →

November

Native American Heritage

Plan NAHM →

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