New York’s Hometown Airline® Celebrates
Equality in June and Throughout the Year
Special Donation Event Set for New York City’s
Historic Stonewall Inn
JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) today announced a variety
of events it will support in June as the airline celebrates
diversity and equality as part of LGBT Pride Month. JetBlue will
also continue its long-standing support for various LGBT groups,
events and organizations across the nation throughout the year.
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“At JetBlue, where our mission is to inspire humanity, we have
long believed that celebrating inclusion and diversity is at the
core of our values,” said LaToya Jordan, director talent management
and diversity, JetBlue. “Supporting the LGBTQ community and its
various organizations throughout the year is always special, but
being meaningfully involved takes on added significance during the
month of June when so many of our crewmembers, family and friends
celebrate equality.”
The Center
JetBlue is once again a proud supporter and the official airline
of The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center –
known locally as simply The Center. Since 1983, The Center has been
supporting, fostering and celebrating the LGBT community of New
York City and empowers people to lead healthy, successful lives.
The Center celebrates diversity and advocates for justice and
opportunity.
During Pride Month, JetBlue will proudly support The Center’s
Garden Party, a kick-off event for New York City’s Pride Week
celebrations, as well as The Center’s Family Pride Picnic, a
celebration for children of LGBT parents and a joyful opportunity
to celebrate families of all backgrounds.
"The Center's doors are open 365 days a year to welcome over
6,000 people a week looking for support, community and connection,”
said Glennda Testone, executive director, The Center. “With help
from partners like JetBlue, we're able to present joyous Pride
celebrations like The Center's Garden Party and Kidding Around
Family Pride Picnic that affirm and support our community not just
in June, but all year long."
In April, JetBlue also supported the annual Center Dinner, which
raises critical funds to support an array of crucial Center
programs. Over the years, the Center Dinner has served as an
occasion to recognize members of the LGBT community, organizations
and allies for their work and commitment to achieve equality for
all.
Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative
For the second year in a row, JetBlue is also a proud supporter
of The Stonewall Inn Give Back Initiative (SIGBI), which leverages
the historic significance of the New York City LGBT landmark to
help other communities that don’t have the same LGBT resources or
support. JetBlue was an original SIGBI donor when the nonprofit was
formed in 2017.
This year SIGBI will announce their new non-profit beneficiary
for 2018, Matria, an LGBT non-profit in Puerto Rico. As the #1
airline in Puerto Rico with more service than any other carrier and
nearly 500 local crewmembers who call the island home, JetBlue is
proud to stand with SIGBI in supporting the LGBT community on the
island.
"We are excited to once again partner with JetBlue to support
our nonprofit The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative. The
Initiative supports grass roots organizations scattered across the
country and especially those in places where equality has been slow
to arrive," said Stacy Lentz, Co-owner of the Stonewall Inn and CEO
of the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative. "With JetBlue's
generous support the initiative is able to do the much needed work
of helping some of the most underserved LGBTQ communities."
JetBlue is also calling on Stonewall Inn patrons to help
celebrate for a good cause this month. On June 28, The First Annual
Stonewall Inn Pride Day and anniversary of the historic 1969
demonstrations, JetBlue will match every dollar spent on drinks by
customers at the Stonewall Inn with a donation directly to
SIGBI.
New York Gay Men’s Chorus
JetBlue proudly continues to support the New York City Gay Men’s
Chorus (NYCGMC) for another year and is pleased to join them in
this month’s New York City Pride March. Founded in 1980, NYCGMC has
formed a strong bond with devoted followers and continues to make
lasting connections with new and diverse audiences. NYCGMC is
comprised of more than 260 talented singers of various ages,
backgrounds and experiences, and is a full member of the Gay and
Lesbian Association of Choruses, Inc. (GALA), the world’s only
association committed to serving the LGBT choral movement.
“When you're lucky enough to have a sponsor who really
understands your mission, supports your vision, and commits to true
diversity and inclusion in their own workplace, you know that you
have a perfect partner,” said Lisa Reilly, executive director, Big
Apple Performing Arts. “NYCGMC values and appreciates our
extraordinary partnership with JetBlue and JetPride. We're
proud to call JetBlue our sponsor and our friend, and look forward
to celebrating Pride with them.”
Celebrations and Support Nationwide
JetBlue’s support of the LGBT community also reaches beyond New
York City. Over the years hundreds of JetBlue crewmembers and
senior leaders have marched in pride celebrations across the
country including in the airline’s focus cities of Boston; Long
Beach, Calif.; New York; and Orlando, Fla.
JetBlue also regularly takes part in Provincetown Carnival, will
be supporting The Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade &
Festival in Fort Lauderdale for a second year and, for the first
time in 2018, is a proud sponsor of Greater Palm Springs Pride.
Additionally, JetBlue has provided support for a variety of LGBT
nonprofits across the country including Boston Gay Men’s Chorus,
Lambda Legal, New York City Anti-Violence Project, NLGJA – the
Association of LGBT Journalists, OutRight Action International, the
Trevor Project, the Provincetown Business Guild and, new for 2018,
is a proud founding member of the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of
Commerce.
Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality
For six years JetBlue has received the top score of 100 on the
Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The honor from the Human Rights
Campaign Foundation is based on surveys and reports on corporate
policies and practices related to LGBT workplace equality.
The CEI evaluates LGBT-related policies and practices including
non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner
benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency
programs, and public engagement with the LGBT community. JetBlue's
efforts in satisfying all of the CEI's criteria results in a 100
ranking and the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBT
Equality.
JetPride
JetPride became JetBlue’s first Crewmember Resource Group in
2012, welcome to all LGBT crewmembers and their allies. JetPride
strives to provide mentoring to develop their career paths, support
external JetBlue initiatives in the LGBT community, bring increased
visibility to and perspective on LGBT workplace issues, and
advocate for a continued bias-free workplace where LGBT JetBlue
crewmembers can thrive.
About JetBlue Airways
JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline®, and a leading
carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los
Angeles (Long Beach), Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries
more than 40 million customers a year to 102 cities in the
U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America with an average
of 1,000 daily flights. For more information please visit
jetblue.com.
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