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Today, on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. Let's foster workplaces that celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We can create a world where everyone can live and love freely. #IDAHOTB #Inclusion #DiversityAndInclusion #GeminiEnergySolutions

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"By fostering open dialogues, strengthening partnerships between community organizations, and championing policies that protect vulnerable communities, Birmingham is poised to set new benchmarks for progress." Learn how Birmingham, Alabama is advancing racial equity, social justice, and LGBTQ+ inclusivity to ensure a welcoming, just, and equitable city for all. Read here: https://bit.ly/4bEGm5U

I am an LGBTQ+ ally because it's important to me that everyone, regardless of gender, or sexual orientation, feels safe, respected, and celebrated for who they are. Diversity and Inclusion are not just buzzwords; they're fundamental values we should all champion. What you can do this month to be a better ally: 🌈 Take time to educate yourself on historical challenges and societal impact of the LGBTQ+ community. Understanding hardships and triumphs is crucial to effective allyship. 🌈 Be visible, show your support openly by attending Pride events in your local area or supporting a local LGBTQ+ owned business. Not just in June, but all year round. 🌈 Support an LGBTQ+ Organization with a donation or fundraiser. Egale is an organization in Canada with a mission to: "improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI people in Canada and to enhance the global response to 2SLGBTQI issues." 🌈Amplify LGBTQ+ voices, share a post on your social media, share art or activism, share resources like books and podcasts, be an advocate for their rights and visibility. An ally's role is to amplify, not overshadow.

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I wish everyone a Happy Pride Month. At this time in our history it is as important as ever for employers to recognize that organizational diversity leads to more informed decision making, a cohesive workforce and better economic outcomes. As we celebrate Pride Month I encourage you to educate and bring along those who oppose the tenants of this month long celebration; inclusion, acceptance, joy, belonging, diversity. These projectors of supposed 'virtue', who exist in most organizations and societies and who we all unfortunately have contact with, are the creators of exclusionary constructs that want to control you, maintain power and exert self-righteous mores rather than partner, grow and develop you as an individual. They exist to the detriment of social, corporate and organizational cohesion. Projected virtue in this sense is merely the marriage of caution and hypocrisy. Speak openly about this hypocrisy to reveal to them and the world that diversity is the reality of the human condition, even when they don't want to see it. We are more successful as a species and a society when the full rainbow is seen! Be Vocal Be Visible Be Yourself

Happy #WorldAdoptionDay! 💞 It's also #NationalAdoptionMonth. Everyone deserves a loving home. Adopting is a powerful decision for anyone to make, including LGBTQ+ folks. Whether you’re wondering how to get started, which agency to pick, or what adoption can mean for your family, we have resources to help. https://lnkd.in/eQ_b5rMd

While June Pride Month is officially over, we must continue to educate ourselves and support LGBTQ+ rights and people every day. Human lives cannot be explained by single categories, such as gender, race and sexual orientation. The intersection of these categories can produce both experiences of privilege and oppression. Intersectionality addresses discrimination that arises at the specific intersection of multiple identities. Learn more → https://lnkd.in/eig4bwFx https://lnkd.in/ghKWB64

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How can we support the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ youth? According to Jasper Liem, LCSW, Executive Director of Attic Youth Center, we can start by recognizing young people as whole humans who deserve to not only be included, but to lead youth-geared programs, services, and solutions! What would the future of LGBTQ+ health hold if we dismantled power dynamics and trusted the expertise of our youth? Watch the rest of our Connecting Conversations event for more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/etugjYF5