June is Pride month, and is one of those celebrations that needs very little introduction. What started from the Stonewall riots in 1969 to being officially recognised in 1999, Pride month has come a long way and probably still has a long way to go.

At its core, Pride essentially comes down to three core concepts: Visibility, Dignity, and Community. Visibility is about bringing into the open what was once considered taboo or unnatural and hidden due to the fear of social and legal consequences. Dignity means that no matter how someone identifies, they should be treated with a level of respect and decorum. Community means that you don't have to identify as diverse to be part of Pride and you can still contribute in your own way, whether big or small. Pride can be for everyone.

If you know someone who might be uncomfortable with their sexuality or worried that coming out feels like it'll overwhelm them and potentially destroy their life, it could only take you sitting down with them and telling them they "have nothing to worry about" for them to embrace who they are and be proud of it.

If you see someone getting abused or bullied because of how they identify, you can intervene, either by comforting them after the fact or taking appropriate action against the aggressor. Any person who witnesses something like that should have the conviction to say "hold on, that's not right, we can't tolerate that."

For community, only you can decide how involved you want to be. It can be something as small as supporting a LGBTQ business or partipating in a Pride parade. There is no hard requirement on how much you need to do, and again, you don't have to be diverse to be involved, you just need to think "OK, how can I get involved? What can I do to help?"

Ghost Express of course, is no different. While we are a VTC and our primary focus is mile running, hauling cargo, driving convoys and anything else involving trucks, we're still committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome for who they are. If we were all the same, we'd be extremely boring, let's be honest! With that being said, Happy Pride Month from all of us at Ghost Express!

• Signed LeaveMeTheTruckAlone | Community Manager