Celebrating Pride at Alloy

“I grew up in an extremely liberal area, taking so many things for granted without realizing how lucky I was. It wasn't until I left my hometown that I felt the true importance of Pride. It went from just another fun local holiday to something precious, rare, and essential. I worked jobs where leadership didn't want to even mention Pride month for fear of controversy. I feel like all the things I learned in school growing up about the fight for same-sex love's acceptance have become so much more real to me as an adult. The fight isn't over. Pride is the absolutely essential reaffirmation that sexual diversity is natural, normal, and everywhere! Representation matters, and a visible, LOUD declaration of Pride is something we need over and over again, forever.”

"Gay marriage in my home country (Hong Kong) is still not legal. Pride month is a reflection of how lucky we are to be living in the US. Everyone complains about the politics here, but neglect to remember how much worse it is elsewhere."

"Reverence for the sacrifices made by those who came before and the appreciation for the rights we now have today with a keen effort to fight for what we have and more!"

"It's a celebration of our entire community. When I first came out, I was afraid of what that would mean in my life. Today, I am so proud of who I am and grateful to be queer."

"Spending time with queer friends and community, and visiting my favorite bars in the west village -- Cubbyhole, Henrietta Hudson, and Stonewall!"

"With an iced coffee, of course."

"I work to stay active year-round participating in LGBTQ+ events. However, every pride I most look forward to the Queens Pride Parade in Jackson Heights- It's my favorite of the pride parades because it's more focused on the smaller localized community."

"I'll be volunteering at NYC Youth Pride this year! I'm hoping that I can see the waves of bright, confident, and diverse young youth people, and help them to have a safe, affirming space during this very special month. More young teenagers should feel confident and safe, and know that there's a community behind them and that equality matters as they grow up."

"Alloy's leadership has been unconditionally supportive to LGBTQ+ employees. Their support and the genuine interest in making a diverse workspace allow employees to be empowered and truly be themselves. People team is always at the center of such support, by growing our LGBTQ representation, hosting fireside chats, organizing LGBTQ-themed activities."

"I love Alloy's LGBTQ+ slack channel, pride month celebrations, and every. single. DEI. initiative."

"The fact that the benefits are so human-oriented was a big green flag for me. Unlimited vacation for all employees, and covering the bulk of our health insurance premiums, is something that makes me feel the company leadership truly cares about people and their quality of life. Usually, kind people are kind in general. (And a company that is controlling and unkind in some ways will always be unkind in others!)"

"I had a long conversation with Edwina (our Head of International) about DEI, my story of serving in the Navy pre-and-during-Don't Ask Don't Tell, and my commitment to helping others. Edwina's INCREDIBLE reaction and interest in my story and how that related to Alloy's mission stood out to me."

"Alloy has a strong way of showcasing the importance of diversity. I strongly believe that diversity attracts diversity, and when I had interviewed at Alloy it was clear that there was representation at many different levels."

"We are queer AF and a source of joy on a daily basis."

"Diverse, inclusive, and bound by a shared passion for iced coffee."

"Active and heavily involved in the queer community outside of work. This brings richness to the queer community here at work."

"The fight for LGBTQ+ rights is ongoing -- be actively engaged. Show up in small ways, like sharing pronouns or correcting someone for using non-inclusive language. Show up in big ways by donating to LGBTQ+ organizations and writing your elected representatives when key issues are on the table. And above all, support, love and defend trans people <3."

"Build a Planet Cafe in every city (offer financial support), read more Judith Butler/queer lit (educate yourself), and attend queer events (celebrate the community)!"

"Listen sincerely and please for the love of god, vote."

"Be more involved in the politics and mindful of any anti-LGBTQ agendas or legislations. Also, remember that the stereotypical images don't represent the whole picture of diverse members of the LGBTQ community — Let's celebrate and accept with more open views."