Why Pride Celebrations Matter – A letter from Mary Maxon, ALD, Biosciences
The Pride Parade is a celebration of the beginning of the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement, and the current efforts as well. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the parade. The events will be virtual this year, and the importance is no less now than it was 50 years ago. There is much to celebrate […]
Pride 2020: Express Your Pride with a Zoom Background
There are a number of ways to express your Pride throughout the workday—even in the virtual world of work! Express your Pride with Out & Equal’s Pride- themed Zoom backgrounds. Click on the image to download. For more backgrounds from Out & Equal, and backgrounds in Japanese, Spanish and Portuguese, visit the Out & […]
Pride Month 2020: Coffee hours, Ted Talks, Movies & more
June marks Pride Month in the United States, an observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. The Lab’s Lambda Alliance Employee Activity Association and the Lambda Alliance Employee Resource Group has several events planned for the month to foster discussion and to […]
Virtual Rainbow Flag Raised at Lab to Mark Pride Month
The Lab’s Lambda Alliance Employee Resource Group and Employee Activity Association held a virtual flag-raising ceremony to mark the beginning of Pride Month. Look for virtual activities such as movie screenings, talks, and social get-togethers throughout the month to celebrate Pride at the Lab.
Gender Identity Workshop – October 7, 2019
National Coming Out Day (NCOD) commemorates the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights on October 11, 1987, and was established to “promote a safe world for LGBTQ individuals to live truthfully and openly.” To mark this year’s NCOD, Berkeley Lab is inviting Michelle Blair-Medeiros to facilitate an interactive workshop discussing gender identity (including […]
New Lambda ERG Executive Sponsor – Mary Maxon
Biosciences Area Assistant Lab Director Mary Maxon is the new executive sponsor of the Lambda Alliance Employee Resource Group which represents LGBTQ employees and their allies at the Lab. She replaces Jay Keasling, CEO of the Joint BioEnergy Institute, who was the founding executive sponsor. For more information, or to join the Lambda Alliance ERG, […]
Lab Employees Cap Off Pride Month
Lab employees joined thousands on Sunday for the annual San Francisco Pride Parade. Click to view a photo essay with contributions from employees who took part, including a video from Joey Curtis, and images from the Lab’s Pride Month closing ceremony with Lab Director Mike Witherell. Photo Essay
2019 Workplace Equality Fact Sheet
The 2019 Workplace Equality Fact Sheet is an overarching snapshot of the state of LGBTQ workplace equality in the United States. Take an inventory of today, and plan for the road ahead! More>>
Los Alamos lab flying LGBTQ flag for first time
On Monday, a rainbow flag was raised for the first time in front of the Otowi Building on the Los Alamos National Laboratory campus, flapping alongside the U.S. and New Mexico banners. Lab officials said it will fly for the remainder of the week. It was another sign of change at the lab, which in […]
Lambda Alliance Coffee Hour and Ally Appreciation Event – June 10, 2019
All are invited to Join the Lambda Alliance for an hour of socializing and recognition of Lab allies on Monday, June 10 at 3 p.m. in the cafeteria. Lambda members will bring treats and beverages will be available for purchase at the coffee bar.
