Microsoft is celebrating Pride Month by donating to LGBTQIA+ nonprofits and encouraging everyone to join their open source campaign to make Pride accessible for everyone. They are also offering a variety of resources to support the LGBTQIA+ community.
Microsoft Celebrates Pride
Microsoft is celebrating Pride Month by donating to LGBTQIA non-profits and launching an open source campaign to invite everyone to “Make Pride.” Microsoft is donating $1.5 million to LGBTQIA non-profits, and is also launching an open source campaign to invite everyone to “Make Pride.”Donations to LGBTQIA Non-Profits
Microsoft is donating $1.5 million to LGBTQIA non-profits. This includes a $1 million donation to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and $500,000 to The Trevor Project. Microsoft is also providing additional grants to local LGBTQIA non-profits around the world.Open Source Campaign
Microsoft is launching an open source campaign to invite everyone to “Make Pride.” The campaign includes a website, with resources and tools for people to create their own Pride celebrations. The website includes a Pride flag creator, a Pride playlist generator, and a Pride sticker maker.“At Microsoft, we are committed to creating a world where everyone can live their lives authentically and without fear of discrimination,” said Brad Smith, Microsoft’s President. “We’re proud to join the global community in celebrating Pride Month and supporting the LGBTQIA community.”Microsoft is also launching a series of virtual Pride events, including a “Pride in the Park” event on June 26. The event will feature performances from LGBTQIA artists, speakers, and more. Microsoft is committed to supporting the LGBTQIA community and celebrating Pride Month. Through donations to LGBTQIA non-profits and an open source campaign to invite everyone to “Make Pride,” Microsoft is showing its commitment to creating a world where everyone can live their lives authentically and without fear of discrimination.
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