In the email seen by Bloomberg, members of Exxon's PRIDE Houston employee group said flying the Pride flag is a way for corporations "to visibly show their care, inclusion and support for LGBTQ+ employees." The company's PRIDE employee resource group has approximately 3,000 members globally. In lieu of the traditional, widely recognized pride flag, Exxon's policy allows employees to fly a flag that represents the company's PRIDE group but that does not feature the company's logo prominently. The company will allow employees to display flags with logos representing their employee resource groups, Bloomberg reported. "We're committed to keeping an open, honest, and inclusive workplace for all of our employees, and we're saddened that any employee would think otherwise," human resources vice president Tracey Gunnlaugsson said in the statement. by texting SOBE to 46786 $15 after 10 p.m.In a statement to Insider, Exxon Mobil said "the updated flag protocol is intended to clarify the use of the ExxonMobil branded company flag and not intended to diminish our commitment to diversity and support for employee resource groups." There are many ways to get involved with Pride and we are always looking for new, hard-working volunteers who are wanting to make a positive impact in our LGBTQIA and greater.
HOUSTON GAY PRIDE PARADE 2015 FREE
June 28 at South Beach free before 10 p.m. Pride Houston is a 100 volunteer-run organization and its success is made possible only with the help and dedication of the many people who donate their time. Gay Pride Foam Party: Dance in 10,000 feet of cubic foam. Montrose Homecoming Walkabout: Longtime activist Ray Hill rallies his troops in the parade's original locale. It is one of many unaffiliated gay bars in dozens of different cities using the 'Eagle' name, and caters to the leather. The third largest Pride festival and parade in California, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with a focus on inclusion, and work to educate the wider community that. Eagle Houston, also known as The Eagle, is a gay bar in Montrose, Houston, Texas. Pearl Bar Pride Celebration Party: DJ Ben Phoenix on the tables. Long Beach Pride, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is an all-volunteer organization that produces the annual three-day Long Beach Pride festival, parade and teen pride annually in May. Noon June 27 at the Eagle, 611 Hyde Park free. June 26 at Guava Lamp free.ĭirty Disco: Pride celebration with DJ JD Arnold. June 26 at F Bar free.ĭiva Invasion: Drag-stravaganza hosted by Dessie Love-Blake, featuring Kourtney Paige Van Wales and more. Pre-Pride Party: DJ Joe Ross and adult film star Tyler Wolf heat things up. Jaymes Vaughan: Chippendales Las Vegas and "The Amazing Race" star hosts karaoke with local drag queen Kara Dion. by texting SOBE to 46786 $15 after 10 p.m. Saturday at South Beach free before 10 p.m. Jaidynn Diore Fierce: "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 7 performer returns to town. Noon Saturday at Hughes Hangar, 2811 Washington $5. Pride 2015 Kickoff Party: DJs Kimmy K, Athenz, Tina drop the beats. Mavs: Fan removed after incident with Chris Paul's family.Voters approve decriminalization of marijuana, ban ‘no-knock’ warrants in Texas capital.Watch Houston song Coldplay dedicated to city at NRG Stadium concert.'He's an embarrassment': Ted Cruz slammed by family of ex-Marine Trevor Reed after release from Russia.Cynthia Cooper-Dyke accused of abusing players as college coach, including time at TSU, USC.Texas man shot, killed over love for another woman.NASA wants to send nudes to space in order to attract aliens.Heroes Tea Dance: DJs Joe Ross and Shane Stiel close out Pride with high-energy tunes. by texting SOBE to 46786 $20 after 10 p.m. June 27 at South Beach free before 10 p.m. Kasha Davis: "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 7 competitor headlines the official Pride after-party. Begins at Milam and Walker streets, continues to Smith and Jefferson. Houston LGBT Pride Parade: The 37th annual parade is 100 feet longer this year. June 27 at McKinney and Smith streets free. Houston LGBT Pride Festival: Performers include Estelle, Big Freedia, Ginger Minj, Jessica Sutta and others vendors a family zone and more. But the real draw is "RuPaul's Drag Race" winner Bianca Del Rio. Wonderland Houston: DJs Chris Zane and Danny Verde spin the tunes at this circuit party. June 25 at Audi Central Houston, 2120 U.S. Rock the Runway: Coed fashion show featuring underwear, swimwear and more.
For the women, but all are invited, and all proceeds go to the Lesbian Health Initiative. Tuesday at South Beach, 810 Pacific free.Įden - A Pride Girl Party: Live performances and DJs.
Guest performers Nina Lombardo, Morena Roas and 2014 winner Daniel Rosales. Pride Superstar finale: The winner is crowned after eight weeks of vocal gymnastics, challenging themes and rowdy crowds.