With boisterous cheers, music, and waving rainbow flags along Oakland’s Broadway, thousands attended the 10th anniversary of the Oakland Pride Parade on September 8. The joy radiating from those marching in the street was a true testament to Kaiser Permanente’s theme of this year’s parade: “Give Love. Take Pride.”
The Kaiser Permanente parade contingent this year included employees and physicians and kicked off with riveting speeches from Kaiser Permanente Northern California President Janet Liang and other leaders. Kaiser Permanente was the 2019 premier sponsor of the event, which included a lively street festival and children’s area, complete with a petting zoo and a face-painting station.
“The Pride Parade is a wonderful day for Kaiser Permanente to underscore our deep commitment to the LGBTQ+ communities we serve,” said Liang. “I am proud to be here today among our local community and the Kaiser Permanente contingent, promoting what the organization stands for: equity, diversity, and a culture of inclusion.”
Read the stories of why Kaiser Permanente employees and physicians marched in the 2019 Oakland Pride Parade in the photo gallery below.
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"I grew up in a military family and I was in the Army for 6 years. Back then, I didn’t participate in any Pride Parades but when I started at Kaiser Permanente 2 years ago, I noticed that there’s a high correlation between people feeling comfortable in their own skin and being successful at work. I’ve felt the most successful when I could be myself and speak freely. Marching in the parade helps me put myself out there — and it’s important for people to see leadership being happy and comfortable with themselves." — Theophilus Little, safety operations leader, Kaiser Permanente San Jose
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