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What is LGBTQ pride month? Why is it called Pride? Why is Pride month in June? Who is the Mother of Pride? How Can We Celebrate? Find answers to these questions and join us to further educate on Pride at https://lnkd.in/gC7RTsJN.

You can read my piece in the pride issue of GCN!

In today’s evolving social landscape, the importance of being an ally to the LGBTQ community has never been clearer. For local businesses, embracing LGBTQ allyship is not only the right thing to do—it’s also good for business. This blog post will explore what it means to be a true ally, draw a distinction between genuine allyship and performative allyship, and illustrate how supporting the LGBTQ community can enhance your business. Read more about allyship from our friends at FAHASS- https://lnkd.in/eNBDbb6P FAHASS

In our newest blog of #TheCircle, Evie Cryer, OCL's LGBTQ+ Staff Advocate, explains the importance of LGBT History Month. Click this link to read more - bit.ly/4bvUiPl 🌈 #LGBTHistoryMonth

🌈Happy Pride!🌈 Pride Month is a crucial time to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community, celebrate their resilience, and promote acceptance and equality.🌈 The shocking 112% rise in sexual orientation-based hate crimes and the 186% rise in hate crimes against trans people highlight the urgent need for change! 1. We must provide more access to healthcare services: Ensure comprehensive, inclusive, and non-discriminatory health services for LGBTQ+ individuals. 2. We must invest in queer safe spaces to establish and protect physical and online spaces where LGBTQ+ individuals can feel safe and supported. 3. We must promote LGBTQ+ education: Implement educational programs to increase awareness and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues and combat prejudice. 4. We must increase LGBTQ+ visibility and representation: promote queer artists, hire LGBTQ+ individuals in media, politics, and leadership roles to truly celebrate diversity and inclusivity! & much much more!! Not just for pride month but beyond!! Together, we can build a more inclusive and safe society for everyone.💪🏼 #PrideMonth #Equality #Inclusion #StandTogether #Equity #VotewithPride

It is not too late to register for TOMORROW's event (9 a.m. PST / 11 a.m. EST) for the "State of the Union of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors Representation," in which I will discuss with Richard Socarides where we are, what we can do and what we learned in the past year. We will also cover the current pressure on the corporate world around Pride 2023 and how it affects LGBTQ+ representation efforts. Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors #Governance #BoardDiversity Here is the link: https://lnkd.in/eFyaq4r6

Today is National Coming Out Day, a day created to help everyone better understand the LGBTQ+ journey and why LGBTQ+ visibility matters. As a firm founded by an out and proud gay man, we encourage everyone to embrace your authenticity and support equality. Explore these resources: https://bit.ly/3ZRhLoO #mlaglobal #lgbtq #equality #diversityinclusion

SPI Marketing knows how to connect you to the LGBTQ market, and here are 5 simple ways we remove the guess work and help you resonate with LGBTQ consumers #LGBTQexperts #LGBTQconsumers #LGBTQmarketing

Discover "LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History" by the NPS! This essential resource offers a broad context for LGBTQ history in the U.S. and helps evaluate the significance of related historic sites. https://ow.ly/nms550RSIO7

🌍✈️ New Panel Alert! 🏳️🌈   LGBTQ+ travellers often face unique challenges that their cisgender heterosexual counterparts do not. Join our insightful panel discussion to hear from industry experts and LGBTQ+ travellers!   ➡️ Register for the free webinar here: https://lnkd.in/e7-gyF_K   #LGBTQTravel #TravelTips