Pride Month, observed in June, focuses on acknowledging, celebrating, and supporting the progress and challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. 2025 launches without the usual presidential proclamation but instead with a theme of courage and resilience, dubbed “These Colors Don’t Run” by the Human Rights Campaign. The slogan pays homage to the courage shown during the Stonewall Riots in 1969, a pivotal milestone in the recognition of gay rights. This article will highlight some of the challenges facing the community that impact the workplace and the role of the inclusive leader. Additionally, I will outline available resources that inclusive leaders can leverage to bolster and weather the ongoing diversity and inclusion storms.
