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Representation Matters
August 22, 2019 – All of us have reveled in the magic moment that takes place the first time a member of a marginalized community reaches a position of power. We all remember election night in 2008, when Barack Obama was elected as the first black president. We celebrated when Tammy Baldwin was elected as America’s first openly LGBTQ senator, and when Danica Roem became the first openly transgender person to win a seat in a state legislature.
2019 Out & Equal LGBTQI+ India Forum Brings Together 200 Participants from 90 Companies
August 8, 2019 – Out & Equal held the second-ever Out & Equal LGBTQI+ India Forum in Bangalore, India. Nearly 200 attendees from nearly 90 Indian and multinational companies attended the sold-out event to discuss ways to advance August 8, 2019 – LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion in the country and create cultures of true inclusion and belonging. The Forum was made possible with support from sponsors JPMorgan Chase & Co., IBM, Dell, Bank of America, Intel, Northern Trust, and Uber; as well as our knowledge partners Pride Circle, Interweave, and GiftAbled.
Sold Out Conference by LGBTQI+ Business Group to Tackle Workplace Inclusion in India
August 6, 2019 – Out & Equal Workplace Advocates announced today that major corporations with large workforces in India have joined together with the organization to bring together business leaders to strategize on creating cultures of inclusion in India.
Y’All Means All: Southern States Forum Recap
July 26, 2019 – More than one hundred LGBTQ and ally professionals gathered for our first ever Southern States Forum to learn more about the collective power of businesses in the South. We heard from politicians, executives, seasoned D&I professionals, and pioneering ERG leaders—ultimately coming away with new skills, inspiring stories, and important connections that will help us push the needle forward in the region. We are so thankful to our sponsors, speakers, and attendees for helping show that Southern hospitality applies to everyone – no matter who you are, who you love, or where you live!
Conferences by LGBTQ Business Group Tackle Workplace Inclusion in the South
July 19, 2019 – Out & Equal Workplace Advocates announced today that major corporations with workforces in the South have joined together with the organization to bring together business leaders to strategize on creating cultures of inclusion in the unique circumstances of the American South.
Pride Means Family Too
July 18, 2019 – In a handful of US states, the growing visibility and acceptance of diverse families and family circumstances has begun to result in an examination of inherently inadequate policies which have historically aligned with the needs of married straight couples and ignored many of the needs of others. The legislatures in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Oregon, for example, have all passed laws this year that include a more expansive definition of families when it comes to employee rights to paid family leave.
Recap of the 2019 Out & Equal LGBTQ China Forum
June 13, 2019 – Earlier this summer, Out & Equal partnered with ShanghaiPRIDE to organize the second-ever LGBTQ China Forum in Shanghai. 150 attendees enjoyed a full day of interactive workshops and plenaries ranging from topics such as building your ERG, companies’ roles in driving change, and creating trans-inclusive workplaces.
More than 200 Major Businesses File Landmark Amicus Brief in Support of LGBTQ Workers
WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Lambda Legal, Out & Equal, Out Leadership, and Freedom for All Americans announced that 206 major corporations have signed a “friend of the court” brief that will be filed with the U.S. Supreme Court in a trio of cases that may determine whether LGBTQ people are protected from discrimination under existing federal civil rights laws – which prohibit sex discrimination in contexts ranging from the employment to housing, health care and education.
Q&A: Post-Section 377 Workplaces in India: Progress and Future Goal
Q&A: Post-Section 377 Workplaces in India: Progress and Future Goal
On June 5, 2019, Out & Equal hosted the webinar, “Post-Section 377 Workplaces in India: Progress and Future Goal” as part of our bimonthly global webinar series. The presenting panel […]