PRIDE hosted by the PRISM Network
June is Pride Month, where people around the globe come together to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and raise awareness for inequalities that still stand today.
Pride is a moment for those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their allies to pause and reflect on how far they have come but also celebrate the breadth, strength and beauty of experience within the community.
Here in the Multiverse Community, we will no doubt be doing the same - hosted by the wonderful PRISM network, throughout the month of June the chairs will be using the platform to host events and content that will both celebrate and elevate the voices of our LGBTQIA+ community.
PRISM was created to give LGBTQIA+ community members a safe and comfortable space to start conversations surrounding any topics related to the community, drive positivity, and help support each other through navigating the workplace & the world as an LGBTQIA+ person. This is also a place for allies to feel accepted and learn from others' experiences.
Check out the full schedule of events and content below:
1st June: Alan Turing Article
We’ll be starting the month by remembering Alan Turing was a pioneering mathematician and data scientist whose contributions to artificial intelligence and data science shaped the world of data we know today. But more than that, a resilient, authentic, determined individual and an admired role model within the LGBTQIA+ community. Today his legacy lives on and his commitment to equality makes his achievements even more remarkable.
8th June: Alumni Voices: Pride Edition
On 8th June, we'll be releasing a special Pride Edition of the Alumni Voices podcast. We'll sit down with Steph Preston, one of our PRISM network chairs to discuss their identity, allyship and what it means to be part of the LGBTQIA+ community at work.
16th June: Audrey Tang Article
Audrey Tang is a groundbreaking Taiwanese free software programmer and Digital Minister of Taiwan, who has been described as one of the "ten greatest Taiwanese computing personalities". In August 2016, Tang was invited to join Taiwan's Executive Yuan as a minister without portfolio, making them the first transgender and the first non-binary official in the top executive cabinet.
20th June: In conversation with Kyne, Drag Race Star, Mathematician & Social Media Sensation
- Courageously pursuing your passions.
- Bringing your authentic, unapologetic self to work.
- Supporting and championing queer individuals in your workplace.
24th June: Coffee and Connect: Pride Identity, who am I?
For many, the journey of finding and affirming their identity can be a hard one. Come along to hear from Josh Pooley, a UK based ADF apprentice and PRISM network chair, who will share his experiences of struggling with his identity in the past. This will be followed by two breakout rooms to join the discussion and share your experiences, challenges and lessons with other members of the Community.
26th June: Marsha P Johnson and the Stonewall Riots Article
We'll be finishing the month by remembering Marsha P Johnson one of the key figures who led a series of protests and riots demanding rights for gay people, sparking a global conversation and inspiring others to join protests and rights groups to fight for equality. Be sure to check out our articles page on 1st June to read more.
28th June: Pride Party: Celebrate with Pride
Join us to celebrate Pride Month, a time dedicated to commemorating LGBTQ+ history, activism and culture. This in-person gathering is a moment for you to meet, connect and show your support for our LGBTQ+ community members and allies.
🍹 Tasty food and a drinks menu designed as “a celebration of queer history”.
🎵 A DJ playing the best Pride songs and LGBTQ+ anthems.
👑 Live entertainment from a Drag Queen that has performed on the iconic Trafalgar Square main stage for London Pride.
Please register to attend this event. Places are limited and will be given on a first come first serve basis.
Meet our PRIDE Partner - Drop Bear Beer
Drop Bear Beer Co. was founded by soon to be wives, Joelle and Sarah, in 2019 and remains to this day the world's first LGBT+ owned alcohol-free brewery, specialising in 0.5% ABV
craft beers.
This unstoppable duo have built Drop Bear into an award-winning, B-Corp certified brand. Crowned 'European Champions of Alcohol-Free Brewing,' their four beers showcase bold flavour profiles and are both gluten-free and vegan friendly.
Hear more from Drop Bear Beer founder, Joelle, on her own Pride Journey here.
AND, they've been so kind as to provide the Multiverse Community with a discount code that can be used during the month of June! MVPRIDE10 will provide 10% off everything on Drop Bear Beer’s online store until the end of June. Click this link to have the code automatically applied to your shop.
And if that wasn't enough you could be in with a chance to march with Multiverse at London Pride! Listen up, it’s simple to enter the competition!
Between Monday 25th May and Friday 23rd June we want you to post in PRISM Network feed, the global newsfeed, or both, what pride means to you? You can make it as long or as short as you wish; we only ask that you are authentic!
If you have any questions please reach out to [email protected]. You must be 18+ years old to march in pride with Multiverse.
We look forward to engaging and celebrating with you throughout the month of PRIDE and hope that these events and content will inspire and uplift the LGBTQIA+ Community!
The PRISM Network Chairs
Sponsored by the PRISM Network
All Community Pride activity is sponsored by PRISM, our network for LGBTQ+ individuals and active allies. The Network provides a safe and comfortable space to start conversations surrounding any topics related to the community, to drive positivity, and to help support each other.
You can request to join the PRISM network here, we look forward to seeing you there!