Crossposted from Metro Matters

This week, I had the honor of raising the Pride Progress Flag at Bellevue Base alongside colleagues from Metro’s LGBTQIA+* Employee Resource Group, members of the Metro Leadership Team, Chief People Officer Megan Pedersen and base employees. The flag was raised following a brief program of speakers—a meaningful moment that reminded us of the power of visibility and community. This annual tradition is one of the many ways Metro shows solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ family, friends, and coworkers. It’s a joyful and powerful way to begin our month of celebration, reflection and advocacy.

Pride Month is an annual celebration of the many contributions LGBTQIA+ communities have made to history, society, and cultures around the world. In most places, it’s observed in June to honor the legacy of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising—a pivotal moment in the movement for LGBTQIA+ rights. While Pride Month is a time for celebration, it’s also a call to action. Across the country, anti-trans legislation and rising acts of violence and hate continue to threaten the safety and dignity of LGBTQIA+ people. There is still much work to be done. Read more.