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!
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This Pride Month, let's honor and support the LGBTQIA+ community as a vital step toward collective liberation. Here are a few tips to help you become a better ally. How will you put these tips into action? What additional tips do you have? Share your thoughts in the comments below!👇
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.
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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
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.
On the eve of Pride month kicking off, I am asking you for one simple thing.
Support trans people and speak out against those who seek to do trans people harm. Not sure how? I've got you covered with some tips on how to be an ally, there are tons of other resources available on the WE CREATE SPACE content library. Link in comments!
I was absolutely honored to be able to contribute to Eptura's most recent blog about the importance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging in the workplace. This is such an important topic to consider, especially during 🌈 Pride Month 🌈 . Thrilled to get to work for a company that prioritizes inclusion and diversity--check out the article below!
This June, we recognize and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community for Pride Month. 🌈
By integrating belonging into your company's DEI efforts, you help LGBTQIA+ workers feel a level of safety and value that allows them to bring their whole selves to work. Read more in our latest blog: https://okt.to/nEYakt
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
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