Happy Pride Month!
At Clarity, we support the LGBTQ+ members of our community and practice inclusion all year round, but we also love to see this vibrant community come alive during Pride Month. We consider June a great time to recognize and spread the good word about what some of our inspiring clients are working on to celebrate Pride. We pulled together a few NYC highlights that our greater community can join in on including events, celebrations and fundraising opportunities coming up this week and next ー did we mention they include comedy shows and even a silent disco?
We hope you’re having a joy-filled and safe pride month and that we’ll see you out there supporting these amazing organizations we’re fortunate to call our client partners. We’d love to hear more about how you and your company are celebrating Pride as well, so let’s get in touch!
The Center – The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
This year, The Center is celebrating Pride Month with a theme, Forward Together. As the LGBTQ+ community faces an onslaught of anti-gay, anti-trans, anti-women, and racist legislation, The Center is a safe space for celebration, healing, advocacy and joy. Long considered a heart and home for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, The Center -as it’s known- was established in 1983 at the height of the AIDS crisis to provide a safe and affirming place for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers to respond to the urgent threats facing the community. Over the past 40 years, The Center has grown to meet the changing needs of New York’s LGBTQ+ community, delivering services that empower people to lead healthy, successful lives.
Events you won’t want to miss:
Monday, June 24th: The Garden Party This rain-or-shine outdoor celebration will help you kick-off NYC Pride Week in style! The evening features various light bites, open bar (varies by ticket type), music from select NYC DJs, special guests, and more. Join us as we celebrate Pride and our vibrant LBGTQ+ community! Learn more and register here.
Sunday June 30th: Pride Pit Stop Heading to the Pride March? Join the Center’s pit stop hangout which will be running all day with activities and fun for the whole family.
View their full ーand extensive!ー events calendar here.
Athlete Ally’s mission is to end homophobia and transphobia in sport and to activate the athletic community to exercise their leadership to champion LGBTQI+ equality. Learn more about Athlete Ally here, and consider joining their Pride fundraising campaign. You could also start your own fundraising team and join their Play for Pride fundraising initiative, outlined below.
Why should you “Play for Pride”? Athlete Ally sees a future of sport that is free of homophobia and transphobia. This future is only achieved if, together, we build the world’s largest team. Through this initiative, you can join the overall fundraising campaign or launch your own team to rally your own community to support this mission.
Funds raised will contribute to Athlete Ally’s unique ability to navigate the attacks on the LGBTQI+ sporting community during an increasingly critical time, and sustain their programs so they are free & accessible to those that need them the most.
Another way to support their mission is to stock up on merch and refine your Pride party ‘fits with some branded swag from their shop ー Access the line here.
You’ve likely heard of this cultural epicenter ー Lincoln Center! But did you know just how many Pride focused events they have going on this month?! For the month of June, they honor LGBTQIA+ stories, talents, and contributions by spotlighting in-person artistic programming at Lincoln Center and an inspiring collection of on-demand content. Here are a few upcoming highlights, and you can access the rest of the calendar here.
Wednesday, June 26th, 8PM: Comedy Underground | NYLaughs Pride Night
It’s a night where we laugh together, finding humor in the shared experiences of our diverse community, all while working towards building a more inclusive world. Join us for a special presentation of “Jenny Hagel Gives Advice,” featuring Late Night with Seth Meyers’ Jenny Hagel. Joining her is comedian, drag king entertainer, and self-proclaimed “hardest working middle-aged man in show business,” Murray Hill! Jenny will be sharing her unique and humorous take on jobs, love, finances, and more, making it a night to remember for all who attend. More information here
FEATURING: Nico Carney, Alex English, Jenny Hagel (Headliner), Murray Hill (host), Ali Kolbert
Wednesday, June 26th, 9:00PM: American Ballet Theater | Silent Disco
Celebrate Pride Week with American Ballet Theatre in a silent disco spun by DJ Remeice and co-hosted by former ABT dancer extraordinaire Connor Holloway! As a queer DJ, Remeice has enjoyed working alongside many artists and performers within the community, and Connor finds Pride and passion as an advocate and activist for gender-inclusivity in ballet. Lace up your favorite dancing shoes and get ready to bust it out on the dance floor to a variety of styles—’80s/’90s dance classics, queer-friendly Hip-Hop, and a mix of quintessential pop and party anthems! More information here
We are grateful to call these inspiring organizations our client partners ー get in touch if you’d like to hear more about any current job openings with them we’re actively recruiting for, or submit a general application here.
Happy Pride!
-Team Clarity
