RAIN 2024 Pride Month Statement
Pride Month is a time to celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community and honor the progress made in the fight for equality. It's also a time for community healing and self-care. RAIN is intentionally shifting our focus this month away from educating others in the state enterprise to focus in on our community through events and activities for 2SLGBTQ+ employees and allies. RAIN will provide spaces for our members where they can connect with others that have shared lived experiences, talk about their personal stories, and find support in one another.
Our community is experiencing unusually violent attacks centered in erasing transgender and gender diverse people. Although bouts of violence against 2SLGTBQ+ people are unfortunately not uncommon, the recent violent attacks against the community through physical, psychological, and legislative acts come after many decades of small victories for the community. This is one reason why Washington state needs to be intentional in creating spaces of healing.
This month, RAIN is encouraging agencies to support our 2SLGBTQ+ employees to attend state sanctioned Pride events, and to provide a space for 2SLGBTQ+ employees to take this time for themselves. Let's continue to celebrate and uplift the 2SLGBTQ+ community, while also prioritizing self-care and healing.
Sponsored Events:
Capitol Pride Flag Raising
Date and Time: Thursday June 13 at 12:00 pm
Location: Flag Circle in front of Capitol Building
416 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Olympia, WA
RAIN Reception to follow at Helen Sommers Building (RSVP Required)
Download the RAIN 2024 Pride Month Toolkit
Download RAIN 2024 Pride Month Newsletter
Looking for more Pride Month Resources?
See our Resources Page for Virtual backgrounds, RAIN brochures, RAIN digital signs for the office, and much more!