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 […]

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 […]

The Day I Became Latino: Reflections on Language & Heritage During this Month of Remembrance
by Gabriel de la Cruz Soler, Senior Manager, Global Impact Programs (LATAM) at Out & Equal When I moved to the United States, I discovered a new América Latina (Latin […]

In Conversation with Selisse Berry
Celebrating 25 Years Remind us why you started Out & Equal and how it came to be? I was denied ordination in the church simply because of who I loved. […]

In Conversation with Erik Day
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 […]

In Conversation with Erin Uritus
Reflections on the Out & Equal Workplace Summit, This Year’s Theme “We Are,” and Defining Out & Equal’s Next Chapter As the CEO of Out & Equal for more than […]

Eliminating the “Lavender Ceiling” Once and For All!
Eye-Opening Insight from Our Forthcoming LGBTQ+ Leadership Report FOUR. There are only four openly LGBTQ+ CEOs leading Fortune 500 companies—none of whom are openly transgender or bisexual. Despite the progress […]

Statement on US Supreme Court Ruling in 303 Creative LLC vs. Elenis.
The United States Supreme Court, with its decision in 303 Creative LLC vs. Elenis, today gave the greenlight to some businesses to discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community. This is a […]

In Conversation with Emily Shilling
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 this issue we sat down with […]

In Conversation with Amanda Simpson
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 & […]