LGBTQ+ & Ally Changemakers
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& We Rise. Together. Forward. Now.
& We Rise. Together. Forward. Now. Now is the moment to innovate and reinvigorate our commitments and work. The unique challenges – and opportunities – in front of us compel us to throw out our old playbooks of workplace belonging and inclusion. It’s time to adapt, now. For thirty years, Out & Equal has convened…
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What Gives Us Hope
I won’t forget my first meeting with senior executives at a major airline over 30 years ago, when one asked me, “Do you think many gay people work here?” It was an honest question. But more urgently, it was a wake-up call. Our invisibility—not only in corporate America but in most communities—along with fears, myths,…
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2025 London Forum: Europe Focus
Event Overview The 2025 Out & Equal London Forum: Europe Focus brings together business leaders, advocates, and champions of inclusion from across Europe to strengthen LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging. This Europe-focused event provides interactive panels, country and region-specific conversations, and practical resources, along with ample professional networking. Attendees will leave with a depth of knowledge…
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2025 London Forum: UK Focus
Event Overview The 2025 Out & Equal London Forum: UK Focus brings together business leaders, advocates, and champions of inclusion to advance LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion and belonging in the UK. This one-day event features inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, and ample networking opportunities. Building on the success of our London Symposium, which welcomed nearly 200 leaders…
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Talent on the Move
Overview This episode of Imagine Belonging at Work, hosted by Rhodes Perry, features Erin Uritus (she/her), CEO of Out & Equal, in a candid conversation about the future of LGBTQ workplace inclusion. Together, they explore the ripple effects of anti-LGBTQ legislation on talent retention, business growth and employee well-being. Drawing from Out & Equal’s Talent…
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2025 Pride Guide
Meeting the Moment: Pride 2025 Smart leaders understand that the evidence for sustaining inclusion and belonging is overwhelming: it drives market performance, boosts earnings, and sparks innovation. As policy efforts against the LGBTQ+ community reach levels not seen in decades, teams and organizations are evolving in this new and ever-changing landscape. Right now, leaders are…
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Forged in Resilience and Determination—We Are Not Going Anywhere
Key Insights Forged in Resilience and Determination—We Are Not Going Anywhere Today, many people—including the LGBTQ+ community—are feeling scared, angry, and unsure of the future. It’s completely understandable because leading up to this election there was so much division, anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, and waves of anti-LGBTQ+ legislative efforts.But our story doesn’t stop here. Because our…
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Three Things That Give Me Hope After My Recent Trip to Argentina and Brazil
Key Insights Three Things That Give Me Hope After My Recent Trip to Argentina and Brazil by Gabriel de la Cruz Soler (he/him), Sr. Manager, Global Impact Program, Out & Equal “Are you single or married?” the Peruvian consul asked casually as I processed the renewal of my Peruvian ID. “Married,” I responded confidently, as…
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Let’s Radiate Pride: This Month and All Year Round.
Key Insights Let’s Radiate Pride: This Month and All Year Round. LGBTQ+ Pride is a time for celebration, joy, introspection, and community. It’s a moment to reflect on the challenges we face, remember and elevate our triumphs, and look toward the future. It’s a time to stand united and, from Pride Festivals to workplace events,…