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🌈 It's International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. Let's stand together and continue to educate ourselves on how we can best support the LGBTQ+ community, and work towards a world free from discrimination and prejudice. As part of our commitment, we asked university students, "How can brands better support the LGBTQ+ community". These insights underscore the significant role brands play in advocating for and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Let’s take these insights to heart and continue to strive for inclusivity and equality in all that we do. 🧡 #IDAHOBIT2024

In a landscape where LGBTQ+ individuals in the United States face numerous hurdles, one critical concern often remains overlooked: the underappreciation of LGBTQ+ community centers. Despite being essential lifelines, these centers frequently operate in the shadows, their profound impact on LGBTQ+ lives often unacknowledged. Denise Spivak, CEO of CenterLink, brings attention to this pressing issue, highlighting the immense value these centers hold. She underscores their role as crucial support networks for struggling LGBTQ+ youth, offering services like affirmative healthcare and fostering a strong sense of belonging. Spivak's insights emphasize the urgency of recognizing and supporting these centers, ensuring that their invaluable contributions to the LGBTQ+ community are fully recognized and valued. To gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal topic, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eiQ3xUaV . Let's come together to ensure these centers receive the acknowledgment and support they truly deserve. [IMAGE: Featuring a text excerpt from Denise Spivak's article against a backdrop of dark blue gradient with the LGBTQIA+ flag.] #SupportLGBTQCenters #RecognizeTheirImpact #EmpowerTheCommunity 👏🌈

Allies within the LGBTQ+ community are crucial in promoting equality, safety and inclusion for all LGBTQ+ people. This module will discuss how you can create safer spaces (wherever that may be) for LGBTQ+ people by avoiding assumptions, removing tokenism and challenging discriminatory behaviour. Find out more about the individual modules we have on offer on our website - https://buff.ly/3QjiAU7

“As the studies and surveys cited here demonstrate, #LGBTQ+ people living in #rural communities encounter the same mental healthcare challenges as other rural Americans, but the disparities in accessing resources and appropriate treatment can be even more difficult because of existing prejudices and discrimination. It’s a call to action for rural communities to come together to increase awareness and dispel the stigma experienced by LGBTQ+ individuals. Some ways communities can help to tackle the disparities include: In rural #healthcare – Educate the workforce, put in place inclusive systems of care, and implement policies that address discrimination. In rural schools – Implement practices and policies to support #LGBTQyouth. In local and state governments – Propose and support laws and public policies that enforce protections against discrimination of LGBTQ+ people.” #RuralHealth

June is Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 For the month of June, we'll have some weekly LGBTQ+ Housing facts for you. The LGBTQ+ community tends to be significantly younger than the non-LGBTQ+ population. Specifically, 52% of individuals identifying as LGBTQ+ are under 35 years old, while only 23% of those identifying as straight and cisgender fall into the same age group. These age disparities account for roughly half of the difference in homeownership rates between LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ individuals, as younger people are generally less likely to own homes compared to older individuals.

As we celebrate #PrideMonth and the LGBTQ+ people in our communities, let’s consider how we can enhance well-being and recovery within LGBTQ+ communities. 📜 Check out this article from the GAINS Center that looks at inequities LGBTQ+ communities experience when they are at the intersection of the mental health and criminal legal system and learn about possibilities for change: https://bit.ly/3KbRz0Z

Progress is made with allyship and consistent honest feedback. Have 15 min on your commute in or home today? Take a listen this 👇🏻 and then fill out the survey. There’s been a lot of progress made but still more to be done - the more data the better to help inform the actions needed. #lgbtq+ #beanally #participate

New Year, same dedication to supporting LGBTQ+ people. Comment if you're with us in 2024. 🌈 While many individuals focus on health and career goals, it's equally important to consider resolutions that foster inclusivity and support for marginalized communities. ⬇️ Here are practical and meaningful ways to embrace LGBTQ+ allyship as you embark on the journey of the upcoming year: https://lnkd.in/eNU7UKn8 

Allies can be a powerful source of support for the LGBTQ+ community. Three components are commonly cited by LGBTQ+ people for effective allyship: being accepting, having humility and taking action. This Southern Poverty Law Center Hopewatch article provides some suggestions to help ensure those components are part of your allyship. #education, #socialjustice, #humanrights

I love that we support and celebrate inclusiveness and diversity, but honestly, I have to speak from my perspective as a CEO. I often wonder if it's me, the person, or my mindset as a Leader and a CEO. I believe the only time we will be inclusive is when no one has to wave a flag or wear a badge or a wristband. Same for disabilities, ethnicity, or colour. People talk crap even when wanting not to... 'Oh, I don't see colour...' said a mate of mine recently. 'Well, get an eye test, pal; he is as black as the Ace of Spades, ' I replied. Oh no, that's not what I meant said he. Yes, it wasn't, but why do you even have to state that? Why does it need to be said? Just be his mate. I guess what I am trying, and probably failing and inviting a load of snowflakes to pile in, is people are people. When we get to a stage where none of this is a subject matter, that is what I call inclusive. As for diversity, well, God decided that already. What's it got to do with us? There are some things I am well known for by my friends and family. One is that I have absolutely no 'Gay-Dar'. One of my good pals from past work life is now a woman, and considering our personal backgrounds, I find it extremely difficult to get my head around but equally not at all difficult to accept. It's her life; she can do what she likes that makes her happy. I couldn't give a monkey's what she chooses to do; she's still the same person as when I first knew her, apart from the blindingly obvious and having a far less deep voice. I think the longer this need to recognise everyone with their own special symbols and the like, actually the further away we get from where people aspire to be. If someone is Gay, Bi-, Straight whatever, It doesn't occur to me at all, and I am equally not the slightest bit bothered when I become aware of it. What I care about is simple. In work, are you a good colleague, a grafter who is aware that the customer pays us all and values them? In my social life, are you good company, do we share values and interests, or are you really annoying or boring? Those things are the only things that matter, or should matter. When we can take pride in not needing symbols or events like pride flag and month then and only then in my humble opinion do I reckon we have cracked it. Until then though, Happy Pride Month to everyone who feels represented and that it gives them belief they can live happily and openly. I hope I am wrong and that actually it is empowering and breaking down barriers without what I like to call 'Idiots' who haven't got the brains they were born with being like scared rabbits towards anyone who is different from them. Until then, please call out all 'Idiots' instead of looking at your feet or looking away. Failing to discourage, by its very definition, lacks courage, and that's the only difference; people of Pride Month have had to show courage; the least you can do is make that inclusive by showing your own where they do get abused by the Idiots.