For the month of June, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond will be dressed (yes, figuratively) in more than the color of money (read: fly a symbol of diversity and inclusion).
Wednesday, a rainbow flag--a symbol of gay pride--was spotted waving underneath the American flag.
The rainbow splash nicely accessorizes the red, white and blue, adding more color to the massive concrete structure in the backdrop. The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is a private financial institution located downtown at Byrd and 7th Street.
"We strongly support a diverse and inclusive culture at the Richmond Fed and have learned that it is important to value and embrace differences, both seen and unseen," Sally Green said, chief operating officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.
"We are flying the ‘Pride’ flag as an example of our commitment to the values of acceptance and inclusion," Green added.
The flag is being flown at the request of PRISM, an employee LGBT group started at the Richmond bank a year ago. The group is one of several employee affinity groups at this branch.
Tuesday, President Obama signed a proclamation that federally recognizes lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) month. June is traditionally celebrated as LGBT pride month. However, Richmond throws its pride celebration in September.
The appearance of the flag is "not related to the statement that the president made, but it does have to do with the month," Jim Strader said, spokesman for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.
The flag will fly all month. It seems that not only have they raised the flag, but many might also say that they have raised the bar for inclusivity in the city of Richmond.
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