As we celebrate #PrideMonth, it's essential to remember that being an ally doesn't end when June does. True allyship means standing with the LGBTQIA+ community year-round, advocating for equality, and fostering inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and respected.
Here are a few ways to practice allyship all year long:
+Listen and Learn: Hear the stories and experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Understanding their perspectives can help us become better allies.
+Speak Up: Challenge discriminatory remarks or actions, whether in the workplace or elsewhere. Silence can be interpreted as acceptance.
+Support LGBTQIA+ Organizations: Volunteer your time or donate to causes that advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights and well-being.
+Create Inclusive Spaces: Whether at work, home, or in social settings, strive to create environments where everyone feels safe and included.
Let's make allyship more than just a moment—let's make it a movement!
#Allyship#Pride2024#EqualityForAll#InclusionMatters#LGBTQ#LGBT#LGBTQIA2+
This Pride Month, we want to take the opportunity to celebrate the individuality of everyone, whether they're a UKFCU member, UKFCU employee or anybody else. We are built on community, and that's why we're proud to recognize the LGBTQIA+ community!
Check out this article to learn more about how LGBTQIA+ Americans can overcome barriers to building credit: https://ow.ly/u9hy50S7gre
R Community Episode 75 Celebration and sharing your personal experience during Pride Month
Creating awareness for Pride Month and organizing a panel discussion can be a great way to educate and engage your community on LGBTQ+ issues. Creating awareness during Pride Month involves celebrating LGBTQ+ identities, promoting inclusivity, and educating others about the history and ongoing struggles of the LGBTQ+ community.
Please accept this as an invitation to attend our event!
Following the Cold Lake Pride Proclamation and Pride Flag raising ceremony join us for a meal catered by Gameday Grill and then participate in a panel discussion regarding issues close to those of the Queer and Transgender community.
The discussion of Pride Month is important for several reasons, each contributing to the broader understanding, acceptance, and support of the LGBTQ+ community. Here are some key points:
1. Raising Awareness and Visibility
Education: Discussing Pride Month educates people about the history, struggles, and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community. It highlights important historical events, such as the Stonewall Riots, which played a pivotal role in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
Visibility: It increases the visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals and issues, helping to normalize diverse sexual orientations and gender identities in society. This visibility can reduce stigma and discrimination.
2. Promoting Equality and Acceptance
Social Inclusion: Discussions foster an inclusive environment where people feel accepted regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. This can lead to greater social cohesion and understanding.
Combating Discrimination: Highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community can inspire action to combat discrimination and promote equal rights.
3. Supporting Mental Health
Reducing Isolation: Many LGBTQ+ individuals face isolation and mental health challenges due to societal rejection. Open discussions can provide a sense of community and support.
Mental Health Awareness: It brings attention to the mental health issues disproportionately affecting the LGBTQ+ community, such as higher rates of depression and anxiety, and emphasizes the need for inclusive mental health services.
Conclusion
The discussion of Pride Month is not just about celebration; it is a crucial platform for education, advocacy, and solidarity. It helps build a society where diversity is celebrated, and everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, can live with dignity and equality.
By combining education, celebration, and advocacy, you can help foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month and beyond.
https://lnkd.in/gv2cMN3z#diversityequityinclusionbelonging#lgtbqcommunity#pride2024#pridemonth#equity#EquityChallenge#diversityandinclusionmatters#diversityandinclusion#inclusionmatters
Celebrating \#Juneteenth & Honoring the History
On Juneteenth, we want to recognize the overlooked stories of the individuals enslaved with disabilities. While the Emancipation Proclamation freed many slaves, countless individuals enslaved with disabilities were left behind. In his 2008 article, “The Continuation of Slavery: The Experience of Disabled Slaves during Emancipation,” Dr. Jim Downs of Gettysburg College highlights this stark reality.
Dr. Downs reveals discussions and history about slavery and emancipation usually focus on able-bodied people, neglecting the experiences of African Americans enslaved with disabilities. Many individuals enslaved with disabilities, along with some children and elderly, often could not escape the plantation South and forced labor camps after the Civil War, remaining in poverty and under the control of their former captors, even into the era of sharecropping and beyond.
As we reflect on these histories, we also recognize the ongoing fight for justice and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. As we celebrate over 30 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a milestone in the pursuit of inclusion and freedom, let us also honor the resilience of African Americans enslaved with disabilities and recommit to building an inclusive, equitable society for all.
\#Juneteenth2024 \#DisabilityHistory \#InclusiveWorkplace \#AccessibilityMatters \#BetterBottomLine
R Community Episode 75 Celebration and sharing your personal experience during Pride Month
Creating awareness for Pride Month and organizing a panel discussion can be a great way to educate and engage your community on LGBTQ+ issues. Creating awareness during Pride Month involves celebrating LGBTQ+ identities, promoting inclusivity, and educating others about the history and ongoing struggles of the LGBTQ+ community.
Please accept this as an invitation to attend our event!
Following the Cold Lake Pride Proclamation and Pride Flag raising ceremony join us for a meal catered by Gameday Grill and then participate in a panel discussion regarding issues close to those of the Queer and Transgender community.
The discussion of Pride Month is important for several reasons, each contributing to the broader understanding, acceptance, and support of the LGBTQ+ community. Here are some key points:
1. Raising Awareness and Visibility
Education: Discussing Pride Month educates people about the history, struggles, and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community. It highlights important historical events, such as the Stonewall Riots, which played a pivotal role in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
Visibility: It increases the visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals and issues, helping to normalize diverse sexual orientations and gender identities in society. This visibility can reduce stigma and discrimination.
2. Promoting Equality and Acceptance
Social Inclusion: Discussions foster an inclusive environment where people feel accepted regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. This can lead to greater social cohesion and understanding.
Combating Discrimination: Highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community can inspire action to combat discrimination and promote equal rights.
3. Supporting Mental Health
Reducing Isolation: Many LGBTQ+ individuals face isolation and mental health challenges due to societal rejection. Open discussions can provide a sense of community and support.
Mental Health Awareness: It brings attention to the mental health issues disproportionately affecting the LGBTQ+ community, such as higher rates of depression and anxiety, and emphasizes the need for inclusive mental health services.
Conclusion
The discussion of Pride Month is not just about celebration; it is a crucial platform for education, advocacy, and solidarity. It helps build a society where diversity is celebrated, and everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, can live with dignity and equality.
By combining education, celebration, and advocacy, you can help foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month and beyond.
https://lnkd.in/gv2cMN3z#diversityequityinclusionbelonging#lgtbqcommunity#pride2024#pridemonth#equity#EquityChallenge#diversityandinclusionmatters#diversityandinclusion#inclusionmatters
A meaningful Pride month at your organization:
Recognizing the importance of equity and inclusion and matching that recognition with action to improve and address gaps.
An opportunity to reflect on how your organization interacts with, engages and empowers the LGBTQIA+ community.
A moment to take stock and consider updating your diversity statement.
A real and measurable effort towards reaching this often marginalized community through focused programming and targeted campaigns.
My favorite quote at the the D2 collective event of last night came from Kimberly Fuqua ‘if your network looks like you, went to the same schools, goes to the same parties, lives in the same neighborhood, you need to diversify’.
This resonated with me so much as my worldview evolved from when I was living in a mostly cisgender, straight white able-bodied community to now having friends from every letter of the LGBTQIA+ community, friends who have been through the hell of being refugees, and friends with visible and invisible disabilities.
How do you meet people outside your circle? Actively look for events organized by other communities. Buy your ticket and go with an open mind, to listen and learn. Remember this is not for you, you are a guest. Be respectful and non-judgmental. Accept the discomfort of sometimes being the only person like you there. Consider that your current world view has been shaped by studying mostly male, western history and arts. Ask open and kind questions. Understand the issues that the community is facing and support them, including by electing officials who will also support them.
One place to start could be Living Library NL which organizes days where you can talk with people who are different from you. Bring your children so the next generation can skip a few steps. https://livinglibrary.nl/
There are many ways to support queer, trans and intersex inclusion in sport. You can start by learning about the challenges trans and intersex athletes face and share this knowledge within your community. Advocate for policies that support the participation of trans and intersex athletes in all levels of sport, from local leagues to international competitions, and by simply showing visible support and community engagement!
Learn strategies and insights on fostering more inclusive sport environments at egale.ca/sportinclusion
Check out Basic Black's recent episode, "Black and Gay, Living in Massachusetts", for an insightful conversation on the intersection of issues impacting Black and LGBTQ+ community in Massachusetts.
"Looking at the policy and legislation we just need to make sure that we're showing up and people are at the table who are thinking about us as well. Because a queer issue is a queer issue is a queer issue, but also a Black issue is very different sometimes than a queer issue and we need to be able to look at both, and we need to center both identities in the work that we're doing." - Shaplaie Brooks, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth
For more information on the great work of the LGBTQ+ Commission, please check out their annual report and recommendations: https://lnkd.in/gzBaqJUfhttps://lnkd.in/gEVdRWs7
One way WE can facilitate inclusion is by collecting SOGI (sexual orientation/gender identity) data in biomedical research (not exhaustive).
Let's demonstrate seeing everyone by counting everyone. How we count determines who we count and who we count, determines who counts. Who counts determines everything!
During Pride Month, we celebrate the courage and resilience of the LGBTQI+ community and stand beside them in the fight against hatred and bigotry. Today and every day, HHS remains deeply committed to protecting the rights of LGBTQI+ Americans.
Today marks the third year of Juneteenth as a federal holiday, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. after the Civil War. This day not only marks a pivotal moment in U.S. history but also serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight for equality and justice.
For the workforce, recognizing Juneteenth is essential for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. It reminds us of the importance of equality and the value of different perspectives, contributing to a stronger, more resilient workplace.
By honoring this day, we can support unity, resilience, and a deeper understanding of our collective history, which is crucial for building cohesive and motivated teams.
#Juneteenth#FreedomDay#Diversity#Inclusion#DEI#blueStoneStaffing