In the face of adversity, existence itself can be resistance and spark change. Radical joy is more than just a feeling. It’s an anthem to those who thrive against all odds. An ode to beauty. And a reminder that joy is both universal and individual—and we should unite in spreading it everywhere.
Join Microsoft employees as we celebrate Pride and the spirit of radical joy!
“I have the courage to dream now that I’ve found someone to love deeply. Looking back at the notes I wrote to myself: ‘Get married. Dance to this Whitney Houston song at my wedding. Have a family.’ I realize I can have it all.”
Christopher, He/Him
“I’m Asian, I’m bisexual. I was once engaged to the “perfect guy” but didn’t feel the joy I expected, so I stayed true to myself. Embracing that authenticity fuels my joy in amplifying Asian voices and championing LGBTQIA+ rights.”
Paige, She/Her
“After decades presenting as a man to feel safe, I’m now exploring what it means to be a non-binary woman supporting my wonderful LGBTQIA+ community. It feels so good to see and be seen as who we really are.”
Thea, They/She
Every color of joy
LGBTQIA+ community is not a monolith. It’s a large group of people, sharing various sexual and romantic orientations and gender identities. We celebrate their power and unity in many ways. One of them is by featuring 74 community flags in bright, joyful and radical Pride designs. Overlapping and intersecting with power and flourish, they represent the interconnectedness of LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences. Plus, all of them are available as open-source graphics for everyone to use, remix, and share, to spread LGBTQIA+ acceptance and harmony around the world!
Share your joy with the world
A single action can spark a global reaction. Here’s just a few ways you can spread the light of Pride everywhere.
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Get your message out
Download our Pride assets and upload them to Microsoft Designer to make your own social posts, posters, and more.
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Joy is wherever you are
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Joy on video calls
Joy on your desktop
Joy in your browsing
Bring joy to work
Use Pride themes in your Microsoft 365 apps.*
Outlook
Show your Pride with flag-inspired themes in Outlook apps for iOS, Android, and Mac.
PowerPoint
Make your point and spread joy in PowerPoint apps on iOS and Mac.
Excel
Add a touch of Pride to your Excel apps on iOS and Mac.
Word
Pride is the word. Literally—with a theme for iOS and Mac.
OneNote
Make Pride while you take notes on iOS and Mac.
What’s joy got to do with it?
“I love reading all sorts of fiction and self-help, but I want to get more Queer and Black stories in my mix, too. What better way to learn about different cultures, communities … and yourself. Queer books mean more open minds!”
Angelica, She/Her
“In the past, I didn’t want to look ‘too gay’ at work but wanted to feel comfortable in my body. One day, I said, “F___ this!” I chopped off my hair, and bought blazers and ties out of the men’s department. I finally felt visible.”
Liz, She/Her
“Comedy isn’t made for you to run away. It’s made for you to deal with things. Through improv, I was able to navigate the conflict between my Assyrian culture and being gay. In a way, I’ve been doing this my entire life.”
Michael, He/Him
“After a rocky coming out, I took a risk and wore my bisexual and non-binary bands on my wrists at a work event. Folks came up to me like: “OMG, you’re non-binary? Me, too!” It was brave of them. They felt seen. I felt seen.”
Giverny, She/Them
“I once felt like I had to choose between my Jewish faith and my queer identity. Joy is bridging the gaps and fostering understanding that both communities can coexist.”
Guy, He/Him
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Partnering with the Trevor Project
Invested in player well-being, Xbox partners with The Trevor Project to support mental health for LGBTQIA+ people.
Wear your joy on the sleeve
We’re bringing Pride to the Gear Shop. Wear your joy with Pride with tshirts and more for your avatar.
LGBTQIA+ game collections
Explore games with LGBTQIA+, transgender and non-binary characters and creators.
Dynamic backgrounds
Our community artwork is available as a wallpaper and dynamic background on the Xbox console.
Xbox Ambassadors celebrate Pride
Read the Xbox Ambassadors blog to hear from Xbox Ambassadors about favorite gaming memories, game recommendations, and tips to stay safe online.
Joy is all around
Meet more employees who make Microsoft a joyful and welcoming place for all.
Caroline Scalley, senior business administrator at Microsoft, blends heritage, humor, and compassion to redefine identity.
Ian Raleigh, software engineer at Microsoft, felt supported to explore gender expression and now advocates for showing up as your true self.
Armed with what he calls “super empathy,” Joao Madureira, principal customer reliability engineer at Microsoft, harnesses inclusivity as a strength.
$16M and counting
Over the last 30 years, Microsoft together with employees donated over $16M to organizations that support LGBTQIA+ communities. In the past year alone, we donated over $1.3M.
As part of our Pride campaign and product launches in 2024, we’re contributing an additional total $200,000 to Transgender Law Center, Transconvida, ACCEPT Association – Romania, and The Trevor Project to help the fight for LGBTQIA+ equity and equality.
Standing up for LGBTQIA+ equity since 1989
Since 1989, Microsoft has pushed for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, leveraging our global influence to drive systemic change. We’re committed to creating inclusive products and actively engaging with governments to champion LGBTQIA+ equity. Our journey continues as we advocate for a more inclusive future for all.
