Happy Pride Month!
It’s a time for us to celebrate the contributions and joy of our LGBTQIA+ colleagues and community. At Challenger, we like to lead with our values, and we believe in creating a culture that is open and safe for everyone.
We’re debuting a special version of our logo and an updated LinkedIn banner, plus an email signature for our employees to use throughout the month.
Symbols like these matter. But what matters more is going beyond artwork to listen, reflect, and take action.
That’s why we’ll also be sharing stories from our Challenger community, reflecting on what Pride means to them, on our website throughout this month and at events in our offices, like our trip to the Chicago Cubs’ Pride Night on June 17.
Society today is deeply polarized, and many members of the queer community feel less safe than they did a few years ago, as they face harassment, rhetoric, and increasingly, legislation that limits their rights and access to health care and support. Some companies engage in rainbow-washing or choose not to acknowledge Pride because they’re afraid of criticism, boycotts, and in some extreme cases, violence.
I understand that fear, but giving into it doesn’t lead to anything positive.
We don’t always get it right, but we’re willing to listen and learn. It’s important to embrace vulnerability as leaders, welcome authenticity, and focus on listening and building spaces where people feel comfortable and can bring their whole selves to work.
That’s the culture we want to foster here, and one that allows our LGBTQIA+ colleagues to feel like they belong not just in June, but every day.
Tell me how you honor Pride at your organization in the comments!
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