Love is Love - Check Out How Kohl's is Celebrating Pride Month in Our Communities
Kohl’s Pride Business Resource Group participates in Pride parades across the country and encourages communities to join in
This June, Kohl’s is proud to celebrate Pride Month and the courageous actions of those who have paved the way for equality and acceptance. Following the past two years of “Celebrating Pride together, While Apart,” Kohl’s Pride Business Resource Group (BRG) is excited to bring associates together to celebrate in person with various events and Pride parades across the country.
Kohl’s Milwaukee Pride Parade
Our Milwaukee-area roots are a source of pride for Kohl’s. We started in Milwaukee almost 60 years ago, and the area remains the home of our corporate headquarters. We believe it’s vital to help make a difference in this important community while also empowering more families through equity, diversity and inclusion – and for the first time this year, Kohl’s was the 2022 Milwaukee Pride parade’s Gold Sponsor.
On Sunday, June 5, over 200 Kohl’s associates and friends participated in the Milwaukee Pride parade to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Filled with music, dancing and rainbow color schemes, Kohl’s Pride parade float helped celebrate this amazing milestone and bring joy to the LGBTQ+ community. Check out highlights from the Milwaukee Pride parade on Kohl’s TikTok here.
“After the past two years of saying ‘Celebrate Pride together, while apart,’ we were thrilled to participate in the Milwaukee Pride parade and observe Pride Month in person once again. This year it's become more important than ever to show up together as a community, so you'll be seeing Kohl’s Pride BRG in more Pride parades than ever before marching with our coworkers, friends and family across the country. You'll be seeing our Pride in everything we do.” - Nate Koch (He/Him), Kohl’s senior manager of social marketing, influencer & brand PR and Pride BRG group leader
Kohl’s Cleveland Pride Parade
In addition to Kohl’s presence at the Milwaukee Pride Parade, Kohl’s Pride BRG participated in the Pride in the CLE parade in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, June 4. This year, 2022′s Pride in the CLE expanded its footprint from its Public Square origins to taking over Malls B and C in downtown Cleveland, but its mission remained the same: to celebrate and honor Cleveland’s LGBTQ+ communities. The shift in location offered more attractions for attendees and also bigger grounds for crowds.
Kohl’s Pride BRG was proud to have over 45 associates and friends in the Pride in the CLE parade as we continue to stand up to injustice, fight for equality and recognize the valuable contributions of LGBTQ+ community.
“It was an honor to represent Kohl’s this year at the Pride in the CLE parade. Pride celebrates our diverse and inclusive community made up of the LGBTQ+ community, allies, and everyone in between. We look forward to celebrating our associates, customers and communities throughout the entire month of June, and all year long.” - JB Griffin III (He/Him), Kohl’s Cleveland East district manager and Pride BRG field ambassador
The Pride Month Celebration Continues
The celebration is far from over. Check below to see if there’s a parade in your community. Kohl’s Pride BRG would love to see you there!
Cultural Moments at Kohl’s
To learn more about Kohl’s commitment to our People, Customers and Communities, or to access Kohl’s 2021 ESG Report, visit Corporate.Kohls.com.
