On Wednesday afternoon, more than 300 Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco employees gathered in front of SF Fed headquarters to form a Banner of Love, a human LGBT Pride banner.
We're proud to be celebrating #Pride2016 this month. We stand with you, #Orlando. #UnitedOrlando pic.twitter.com/Vxbi9FzeVk
— San Francisco Fed (@sffed) June 15, 2016
The event, organized by the 12th District’s LGBT Employee Resource Group (ERG), was part of a photo challenge among participating Reserve Banks. Additionally, it was an opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied employees to come together in solidarity during LGBT Pride Month.
For many, the moment reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to a welcoming workplace for all employees.
“Having been part of an enormous effort to get the Pride flag flown above the Bank just 8 years ago, it was so rewarding to see so many people participating in the Banner of Love. I really felt like the Bank had my back,” said Enterprise Applications Manager Henry Olson.
After the Banner of Love gathering, business process improvement specialist Elliot Marks commented, “It just felt good to be together with everyone.”
The rainbow Pride flag, raised June 1, will fly atop Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco headquarters through June.
About ERGs
SF Fed Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are formed around common interests, identities, and/or issues. ERGs are employee-initiated and voluntary, and must align with the Bank’s strategic objectives, including diversity and inclusion. The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is a non-political nonprofit organization.
Banner of Love 2016
SF Fed employees gather to form a Banner of Love at Federal Reserve Bank headquarters on June 15, 2016.
Banner of Love 2016
SF Fed employees gather to form a Banner of Love at Federal Reserve Bank headquarters on June 15, 2016.
Flagpole on the roof of SF Fed headquarters
The Pride flag is flown from the roof of Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco headquarters on June 1, 2016.
LGBT Flag Raising 2016
SF Fed employees raise the LGBTQ Pride flag at Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco headquarters on June 1, 2016.
Pride on Market Street, San Francisco
Rainbow LGBTQ Pride flags line the light poles on both sides of San Francisco’s Market Street outside SF Fed headquarters.
Pride on Market Street, San Francisco
Rainbow LGBTQ Pride flags line the light poles on both sides of San Francisco’s Market Street outside SF Fed headquarters.
LGBT Pride at the SF Fed
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco employees wore t-shirts featuring a custom LGBT Pride logo at the Bank’s Banner of Love event on June 15, 2016.
The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the management of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco or of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.