Celebrating Pride with Kiehls NYC and R&B Fav Mya

A Night out on the town with RA Special Correspondent, Glenn Quentin. Celebrating Pride with Kiehls NYC was definitely a night to remember.  Hosted by President of the Kiehl, Chris Salgardo and his co-host Thomas Krever (CEO, The Hetrick-Martin Institute) and Grammy Winning Recording Artist Mya.

The energy in the room was filled with love and excitement as guest began arriving at the the 6th Annual Kiehls Pride Kick Off Party celebrating diversity and equality.  On this evening we remembered those we lost in the recent tragedy of Orlando and made a pledge never to fall in the shadows and allow our voices to grow stronger and louder.  The evening started off with a beautiful introduction by Salgardo announcing the partnership between NYC Pride and The Hetrick-Martin Institute, an organization fostering healthy youth development with innovative programs for LGBTQ youth between the ages of 13-24.

Other guest celebrities  such as (Orange is the New Black) Emma Myles, (Younger) Nico Tortorella and suprise appearance by  (America’s Next Top Model) J. Alexander added to the spark of the evening.  DJ Gustavo played a set that was stimulating to the ears but also smooth enough to have conversations.  Looking around the room it was nice to see one on one communication happening.

In true New York fashion, the room was a little hot and sweaty but there is so much history in that building.  The landmark location from 1851, it makes one actually want to go back and try out some of the products.  If you’re in NYC during the Pride Weekend, there will be kiosk during the parade sharing some of Kiehl’s free samples.

It was a really classy evening and the Kiehls team should be extremely proud. Great food, amazing cocktails and handsome gentlemen all around. Guest walked away with plenty to smile celebrating the the start of NYC Pride.