COMMUNITY
PPAI Celebrates Pride
LGBTQ+ professionals, entrepreneurs and creators have long brought insight and authenticity to the promotional products industry. Their experiences have helped push our industry toward greater inclusivity, representation and collaboration.
We are proud to celebrate their contributions and the important role promotional products themselves have played in the ongoing march toward justice and equality.
Just like the products our members create and source, we believe in the power of connection to spark joy and bring people together. During Pride Month and every day, we celebrate diversity by fostering a culture of belonging, where collaboration and teamwork thrive and every voice is valued.
COMMUNITY is a PPAI value.
Just like the products our members create and source, we believe in the power of connection to spark joy and bring people together.
During Pride Month and every day, we celebrate diversity by fostering a culture of belonging, where collaboration and teamwork thrive and every voice is valued.
Making Merch The Message
Making Merch The Message
Distributors spotlight bold, inclusive products they consistently turn to and that they’d like to try for future projects.
Prepping For Pride
Prepping For Pride
The sun isn’t the only thing coming out in June. For decades, the month has been commemorated as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. It’s a time to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals, complete with inspiring events, lively festivals and rainbow-hued fêtes of all kinds.
Pride Is All Year At This LGBTQ+-Owned Distributor
Pride Is All Year At This LGBTQ+-Owned Distributor
Around the world, the month-long celebration honors LGBTQ+ culture, achievements and activism.
How PPAI’s DEI Task Force Is Using Education
How PPAI’s DEI Task Force Is Using Education
It was during 2021’s PPAI Expo Direct-2-You that Ed Hamner first heard about the possibility of being a member of PPAI’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force.
These Companies Explain Why Diversity Certifications Work
These Companies Explain Why Diversity Certifications Work
It is not surprising that many of the clients for whom that message resonates with also value the opportunity to work with companies with diverse ownership. But they want to see certification to back it up.
Why These Promo Pros Defend Their Companies’ Inclusivity Programs
Why These Promo Pros Defend Their Companies’ Inclusivity Programs
Although President Trump has targeted inclusivity efforts at both the federal level and private sector, promo pros counter that the data shows having a diverse workforce only strengthens businesses.
Where Are All The Rainbows? Pride Merch Reluctance Spreads
Where Are All The Rainbows? Pride Merch Reluctance Spreads
Resources
- The Smithsonian’s LGBTQ+ History & Culture Resources
- National Museum of American History’s LGBTQ+ History
- GLBT Historical Society & Museum
- Library of Congress – LGBTQ+ Studies: A Resource Guide
- Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
- Making Gay History (Podcast)
- LGBTQ&A (Podcast)
- Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride (PBS)
- Newsweek: These Companies' Support for the LGBTQ+ Community Goes Beyond Pride Month
Find Diverse Product Suppliers
PPAI technology partner SAGE allows Association members to source products from thousands of industry suppliers. Users can filter the product search engine for ESG and diversity certifications, including:
- Aclymate
- Asian/Pacific Islander Owned
- B Corp Certified
- Black Owned
- CSR Certified
- Disability Owned
- EcoVadis Certified
- Fair Labor Association Accredited
- Green Business Benchmark
- Higg FEM
- Hispanic Owned
- Indigenous Owned
- LEED
- LBTQ+ Owned
- Minority Owned
- The Climate Label
- Veteran Owned
- Women Owned
Suggestions?
In coordination with the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Action Group, PPAI is working to make the promotional marketplace welcoming to all. What other culture and heritage celebrations would you like to see recognized throughout the year? Email us.
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