LGBTQ+ & Ally Changemakers
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Forged in Resilience and Determination—We Are Not Going Anywhere
Date Published: 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. …
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Three Things That Give Me Hope After My Recent Trip to Argentina and Brazil
Date Published: 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…
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Let’s Radiate Pride: This Month and All Year Round.
Date Published: 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…
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In Conversation with Allyn Shaw
Date Published: Key Insights Meet Out & Equal’s New Board Chair January 2024 marked a new era of leadership at Out & Equal with the election of a new Executive Committee to the Board of Directors, which included the selection of Allyn L. Shaw of Wells Fargo as the new Board Chair. As he began…
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A Message on Mentoring Month from Our CEO, Erin Uritus
Date Published: Key Insights A Message on Mentoring Month from Our CEO, Erin Uritus Intentional, authentic allyship. It is what will inform and influence the LGBTQ+ experience in 2024. Last year, the global LGBTQ+ community faced many challenges. In the US, more than 500 anti- LGBTQ+ bills were introduced with more than 80 signed into law. In Uganda, extreme…
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Disappointed But Not Defeated: Reaction to India’s High Court Ruling on Marriage Equality
Date Published: Key Insights Disappointed But Not Defeated: Reaction to India’s High Court Ruling on Marriage Equality by Akriti Rana (she/her), Manager, Global Impact Programs (APAC) at Out & Equal. After a lengthy hearing from petitioners seeking legal recognition for marriage equality, on October 17, 2023, the five-judge Constitution Bench, headed by Chief Justice of…
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In Conversation with Erik Day
Date Published: Key Insights On the Role of the Partner Community and Companies in Advancing Representation, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging What role do companies play in advancing LGBTQ+ representation, inclusion, equity, and belonging? Organizations have a unique opportunity to drive incremental change that leads to movement-making impact. We drive change by implementing inclusive practices and…
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In Conversation with Amanda Simpson
Date Published: Key Insights Throughout the year Out & Equal aims to elevate diverse voices, stories, lived experiences, and perspectives—in this blog and across the work we do. In the lead-up to Out & Equal delivering its 2023 Southern States Forum: Pride in Who We Are event, hosted by corporate Partner Airbus in Mobile, Alabama, we sat…
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Transgender Day of Visibility
Date Published: Key Insights Transgender Day of Visibility A message from Out & Equal CEO, Erin Uritus International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is a day to recognize and celebrate transgender and gender expansive peoples’ stories from around the world, while also drawing attention to the unique challenges—like violence, discrimination, and workplace inequality—the community members…