Here’s my latest article as a member of the Fast Company Executive Board. #innovation #hiphop #lgbtq+ #tippingpoint https://lnkd.in/gkq5v9in
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Join me for a much needed FREE webinar on how educators can support LGBTQ+ students in an environment where safer and braver spaces are being prohibited and rescinded! Please share with your networks!
Tell friends in education, particularly K-12 education in the U.S. South, to join me for a powerful, FREE webinar: "Under the Radar Strategies for Support: Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in Anti-LGBTQ+ School Settings" is happening on October 16 from 4-6 PM. If you're an LGBTQ+ or allied educator struggling to create affirming spaces in a non-affirming school, this workshop is for you. Learn subtle yet powerful ways to support LGBTQ+ students when visible signs of inclusion aren't possible. Let's work together to give our students the education and care they deserve. #FeelThePower #LGBTQ #nonbinary #Webinar Register Today: https://lnkd.in/eU5GdPhg
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Director at Mist LGBTQ Foundation | Mr Gay India 2020 | Core team LGBTQ+ Affairs at All India Professional Cong
The vibrant rainbow flag is a powerful symbol of the LGBTQ+ community. But did you know each color holds a special meaning? Here's a quick breakdown: 🔹 Red: Represents life, passion, and courage. ️ 🔹 Orange: Symbolizes healing, energy, and individuality. 🔹 Yellow: Represents sunlight, happiness, and hope. 🔹 Green: Stands for nature, harmony, and growth. 🔹 Blue: Represents peace, trust, and understanding. 🔹 Violet: Signifies spirituality, dignity, and self-respect. A Symbol of Unity: While the original flag had eight colors, the most commonly used version today features six. Regardless of the number of stripes, the underlying message remains the same: unity within the LGBTQ+ community. #pridemonth #LGBTQ #LGBTQcolors
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"LGBTQ+ designers bring a wealth of diverse experiences and perspectives to the table, which naturally leads to more inclusive design solutions. They’re often more inclined to challenge the status quo and question established design conventions, which can really drive innovation in the field." As we wrap up Pride month we sat down with San Francisco Principal Enrique Sánchez to discuss how LGBTQ+ designers are changing the industry, how firms can support the queer community, and the importance of allies. #Pride #Design #LGBTQIAVoices
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In case you’ve been needing an inclusive guide to queer language and terminology. This is extremely helpful and informative, I learned some new terms myself! The more you know! #pride #InclusiveLanguage #LGBTQIA
Inclusivity Is Both Words And Actions 🌈 As we progress through Pride Month, it's essential to remind ourselves of how we should engage with those around us. ❤️ When discussing the LGBTQ+ community, there are numerous acronyms, terms, and flags, making it challenging to determine the correct ones to use. Getting terminology right goes beyond merely saying the right word to refer to someone; it’s about dignity and empathy. Using the appropriate terms is a matter of respect, a way of saying, "I see you, and I affirm your identity." 📚 Take a look at Adelaide S. guide to make sure your wording is correct. #PrideMonth #Inclusivity #LGBTQ #Respect #Empathy #Diversity #Affirmation
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We asked #LGBTQ+ consumers the questions you've been trying to answer. Hear their opinions in our upcoming live webinar, presented by Carlos Santiago (CEO, SSG) and Matt Tumminello (Founder & President, Target 10), where we'll discuss how brands can go from 'blocked to unlocked'. https://lnkd.in/dC_jAwhe
Going From Blocked to Unlocked: Advice and Strategies to Authentically Connect with Today’s LGBTQ+ Consumer » SSG - Santiago Solutions Group
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In our research last year, we found this data for LGBTQ+ founders between 2000-2022! 💰LGBTQ+ founders are adding value to the global economy every single day and deserve the same access to VC funding as anyone else. StartOut is dedicated to increasing this number! Learn more about our research and the work it’s informing at startout.org/index #LGBTQBusiness #LGBTQData #StartOut #StartOutIndex
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Business thrives on trust, which only flourishes without fear. By listening actively to your team's needs, even unconventional ones, and encouraging authenticity, you'll unlock additional power and innovation. Trust me.
Building Bridges: How Conversations Between LGBTQ+ Individuals and Their Parents Can Make a Difference Few moments are as meaningful as when parents and their LGBTQ+ children come together years later to reflect on the coming-out journey. These conversations reveal what worked, what didn’t, and how understanding could have been better cultivated. By sharing emotions, challenges, and solutions, families can offer invaluable guidance to others navigating similar experiences. These discussions often serve as the foundation for broader support networks, providing hope and direction to those currently on their own paths. Fostering these dialogues creates clarity, builds empathy, and paves the way for better understanding. #Diversity #Equality #GenderEquality #Inclusion #Inklusion #LGBT #LGBTQ #NonBinary #Pride #Queer #t4t #Trans #Transgender #Vielfalt #HumanText #AIGeneratedImage
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Classrooms should be a supportive environment where all students feel safe and included. 📚✏️ The Trevor Project’s 2024 National Survey highlights the impact school policies have on LGBTQ+ youth mental health. Even just one anti-LGBTQ+ policy can significantly increase rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide attempts among young LGBTQ+ students. It's clear that Title IX protections are just the beginning. For schools to truly be inclusive, administrators and staff must actively review and adjust their protocols to better support every student’s well-being. Check out The Trevor Project's new blog for more on how we’re working to ensure LGBTQ+ youth can thrive: #LGBTQSupport #TitleIX #InclusiveEducation #MentalHealthMatters
Classrooms should be a supportive environment 📚✏️ At The Trevor Project, we know that legal protections such as Title IX are only the beginning steps towards creating an inclusive world within schools and beyond. Our 2024 National Survey found that school policies play a significant role in LGBTQ+ young people’s mental health, with the presence of even one anti-LGBTQ+ policy being associated with higher rates of anxiety, depression, and past-year suicide attempts for young LGBTQ+ students. To ensure every LGBTQ+ young person can bring their authentic self to school every day, it’s essential that school administrators and staff review their protocols and procedures to determine how they can best support students in their district. Information on Title IX and more about what we are doing here at The Trevor Project to support LGBTQ+ young people can be found here on our new blog: https://lnkd.in/gNxSbNW2 #TitleIX #TheTrevorproject #InclusiveSchools #LGBTQ
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The mission of GGBA Gives Back is to create scholarships and resources that assist LGBTQ+ and allied businesses to achieve sustainable business development, further professional growth, and create leadership structures that strengthen their businesses. Learn more here 👉 https://loom.ly/kj8rWuQ #GGBAGivesBack #LGBTQ+ #Empowerment #BusinessDevelopment #Diversity #LGBTQPublicCharity #GGBA
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Friendly reminder: LGBTQ+ young people deserve to feel safe and respected in school 🌈 That’s why we created our guide for Creating Safe Spaces in School for LGBTQ+ Young People, aimed at giving allies resources to signal to LGBTQ+ young people that you are a safe person to turn to. While the majority of young people spend most of their waking hours in school, the education system can be a challenging place to navigate and explore identity for LGBTQ+ young people — especially if they experience harassment, discrimination, and lack of support & resources. Our allies provide important support for LGBTQ young people, especially in the face of increased marginalization. It’s up to teachers, administrators, and fellow students to find ways to show support, because the costs can be devastating. Read our full guide below ⬇️ #TheTrevorProject #BackToSchool #SafeSpaces #LGBTQ #ProtectTransKids
