Hibu is Proud to Celebrate Pride Month
Join us as we recognize the wide-ranging contributions of LGBTQ Americans – from our co-workers here at Hibu to those who have had a lasting impact on America's science and technology. We offer easy ways to support LGBTQ-owned businesses. We also encourage you to read The Book of Pride: LGBTQ Heroes Who Changed the World, by Mason Funk – stories of bravery and determination in the gay rights movement. Plus, we look at The Human Right Campaign and their fight against attacks on the country’s most marginalized people, and IGLTA, an organization that provides free resources and information for LGBTQ+ travelers.
Hibu is Proud to Celebrate Pride Month
Join us as we recognize the wide-ranging contributions of LGBTQ Americans – from our co-workers here at Hibu to those who have had a lasting impact on America's science and technology. We offer easy ways to support LGBTQ-owned businesses. We also encourage you to read The Book of Pride: LGBTQ Heroes Who Changed the World, by Mason Funk – stories of bravery and determination in the gay rights movement. Plus, we look at The Human Right Campaign and their fight against attacks on the country’s most marginalized people, and IGLTA, an organization that provides free resources and information for LGBTQ+ travelers.
Join us as we recognize the wide-ranging contributions of LGBTQ Americans - from our co-workers here at Hibu to those who have had a lasting impact on America's science and technology. We offer easy ways to support LGBTQ-owned businesses. We also encourage you to read The Book of Pride: LGBTQ Heroes Who Changed the World, by Mason Funk – stories of bravery and determination in the gay rights movement. Plus, we look at The Human Right Campaign and their fight against attacks on the country’s most marginalized people, and IGLTA, an organization that provides free resources and information for LGBTQ+ travelers.
Recognizing Our Own
We're pleased to shine a light on LGBTQ Hibu employees who demonstrate our core values and help lead the company forward.
We're pleased to shine a light on women here at Hibu who demonstrate our core values and help lead the company forward.
We're pleased to shine a light on African American employees here at Hibu who demonstrate our core values and help lead the company forward
Matt Dvorak
Digital Service Consultant (DSC)
"Making sure you give a good first impression...
is always a good thing!"
Sophia Bogard
Digital Service Consultant II (DSC II)
"...knowing you have a good team around you can make things so much easier"
Read more about Sophia
More Than Just Talk:
Supporting LGBTQ-owned Businesses
We believe that celebrating Pride Month means more than just talking about it - it means taking steps to truly support the LGBTQ+ community.
We encourage you to click the links below and look through the lists of LGBTQ-owned businesses you can support right now. You can also search Google for "LGBTQ-owned businesses near me" and check out the shops, cafes, and services in your area. These are just a small number of the LGBTQ-owned businesses that could use your support, this year more than ever.
Honoring and Celebrating Influential LGBTQ Americans in the Field of Business and Technology
Honoring and Celebrating Influential LGBTQ Americans in the Field of Business and Technology
Recognizing LGBTQ+ trailblazers without whom our industry would not be what it is today.
When she grew up in Mexico, Jimena Almendares was a three-time national champion in ice skating. Today, as a product executive at Facebook, Jimena Almendares works to develop Facebook apps. She previously served as CEO and President of Intuit Payments and then as OkCupid’s Chief Product Officer. She frequently speaks on topics relating to women, technology, and diversity. You can check out her thoughts on LinkedIn.
Leanne Pittsford grew up in a conservative family in Southern California. Today she is recognized as a “soldier of social change.” (San Francisco Magazine.) She is the founder of Lesbians Who Tech, dedicated to creating more networking opportunities and increase visibility for lesbians and queer women. The organization has grown from 30 people at a happy hour to a community of 15,000 queer women and their allies in over 30 cities.
Angelica Ross
Actress, Founder/CEO of TransTech Social Enterprises
Computer scientist, US Navy Rear Admiral
Angelica Ross is an American actress, businesswoman, and transgender rights advocate. A self-taught computer programmer, she went on to become the Founder and CEO of TransTech Social Enterprises, a firm that helps employ transgender people in the tech industry. Ross began her acting career in the web series Her Story (2016), after which she received recognition and critical acclaim for her starring roles in the drama series Pose (2018–2021) and the anthology horror series American Horror Story.
The queen of software - Grace Brewster Murray Hopper was an American computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral. One of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I computer, she was a pioneer of computer programming who invented one of the first linkers. Awards: National Medal of Technology and Innovation, Presidential Medal of Freedom, IEEE Emanuel R. Piore Award
Keith Rabois is an American technology executive and investor. He is widely known for his early-stage startup investments and his executive roles at PayPal, LinkedIn, Slide, and Square. Rabois invested in Yelp and Xoom prior to each company's initial public offering and sits on both companies' boards of directors. He is currently a general partner at Founders Fund. He is considered a member of the “PayPal Mafia,” a group that includes PayPal co-founders Peter Thiel, Reid Hoffman, Jawed Karim, and Elon Musk.
The queen of software - Grace Brewster Murray Hopper was an American computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral. One of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I computer, she was a pioneer of computer programming who invented one of the first linkers. Awards: National Medal of Technology and Innovation, Presidential Medal of Freedom, IEEE Emanuel R. Piore Award
Mary Jackson
In 1958 Mary Jackson became the first African American female engineer to work at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Her story is told in the inspirational film, “Hidden Figures,” about a team of female African American mathematicians, including Mary Jackson, who served a vital role in helping Americans get into space during the early years of the U.S. space program. In June of 2020, NASA named the agency’s Washington headquarters in her honor.
Roy L. Clay
Sometimes referred to as the “godfather of black Silicon Valley”, helped launch Hewlett-Packard’s computer division in the late 1960s and helped break down barriers for African-Americans in technology. The next generation of black tech innovators has greatly benefited from his commitment to recruitment and talent development.
Clarence "Skip" Ellis
In 1969 Clarence "Skip" Ellis became the first Black man to earn a doctorate degree in computer science.
Guion S. Bluford
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1942, Guion S. Bluford was a decorated Air Force pilot in Vietnam before joining NASA in the late 1970s. In 1983, he became the first African American to travel into space when he served as a mission specialist aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
Emmitt McHenry
Co-founded Network Solutions, Inc., one of the early leading Internet domain services providers. In 1995, he founded NetCom Solutions International, a telecommunications and engineering company that has won awards from IBM and NASA, among other places.
Dr. Dre
Co-Founder of Beats Electronics LLC.. Dre (Beats) is a leading audio brand founded in 2006 by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. Through its family of premium consumer headphones, earphones and speakers, Beats has introduced an entirely new generation to the possibilities of premium sound entertainment.
Book of the Month
The Book of Pride: LGBTQ Heroes Who Changed the World by Mason Funk
The Book of Pride presents the up-close true story of the gay rights movement from the 1960s to the present. Through richly detailed, stunning interviews with the leaders, activists, and ordinary people who witnessed the movement and made it happen, the book tells the stories of the individuals who fought battles both personal and political, often without the support of family or friends, frequently under the threat of violence and persecution.
The Book of Pride shines a light on these trailblazers and their remarkable stories of bravery and determination. As one reviewer says, “The Book of Pride not only honors an important chapter in American history, but also empowers young people today (both LGBTQ and straight) to discover their own courage in order to create positive change. Furthermore, it serves a critically important role in ensuring the history of the LGBTQ movement can never be erased, inspiring us to resist all forms of oppression with ferocity, community, and, most importantly, pride.”
The Book of Pride shines a light on these trailblazers and their remarkable stories of bravery and determination. As one reviewer says, “The Book of Pride not only honors an important chapter in American history, but also empowers young people today (both LGBTQ and straight) to discover their own courage in order to create positive change. Furthermore, it serves a critically important role in ensuring the history of the LGBTQ movement can never be erased, inspiring us to resist all forms of oppression with ferocity, community, and, most importantly, pride.”
Community Support:
Freedom From Fear
The Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. We empower our 3 million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community.
IGLTA (International LGBTQ+ Travel)
IGLTA was founded in 1983 and is the world's leading network of LGBTQ+ welcoming tourism businesses. IGLTA mission is to “provide free travel resources and information while continuously working to promote equality and safety within LGBTQ+ tourism worldwide.” Their members include LGBTQ+ friendly accommodations, transport, destinations, service providers, travel agents, tour operators, events and travel media located in over 80 countries.