At CrossCountry, our commitment to belonging means embracing opportunities to learn, connect, and uplift one another, especially during nationally recognized culture and awareness months. June offered a meaningful moment to celebrate Pride Month, Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and Juneteenth, honoring the power of identity, advocacy, and intersectionality in the workplace.
Pride Month
In celebration of Pride Month, we partnered with Pride in Our Workplace (PIOW) and our PRIDE Community Resource Group (CRG) to host a powerful virtual panel titled “Intersectional Allyship: Elevating LGBTQ+ Women’s Voices at Work,” which highlighted stories of resilience, identity, and allyship from LGBTQIA+ professionals and allies. Colleagues across the firm also took to the stands at Pride-themed baseball games in Washington, D.C., Boston, and New York, proudly showing support for the community both inside and outside the office.
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month
Throughout June, we centered conversations on mental wellness for men by asking male-identifying employees to share why mental health matters to them.
“You can be physically strong and still feel heavy inside. There is power in talking about it and choosing to heal.” – Mohammed Jaber, Senior Consultant, Risk Advisory
This month served as an important reminder that vulnerability and healing are essential components of strength, and that our community grows stronger when we create space for men to share openly and without judgment.
Juneteenth
In honor of Juneteenth, we gathered in our Washington, D.C. office for a special trivia event that celebrated the cultural impact of Black icons through music and history. The event invited us to reflect on freedom, creativity, and Black excellence, while reinforcing our responsibility to learn from the past while building toward a more inclusive future.
This month also marked a special moment for our Black Employee Network (BEN), whose members attended the NABA (National Association of Black Accountants) Convention for the fourth year in a row. The experience offered opportunities for professional development, connection, and celebration, aligning perfectly with the spirit of Juneteenth, the convention’s theme of “Soar,” and BEN’s mission to support and advance Black professionals in the workplace.
June reminds us that awareness months don’t exist in silos. Pride, Men’s Mental Health, and Juneteenth each invite us to explore identity, equity, and belonging from different angles, but together. These celebrations offer an even richer opportunity to practice intersectional allyship. We’re proud to hold space for these conversations and continue creating a culture where every voice feels heard and every story matters.
