Virtual Programming
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HIV and AIDS: Decades of Activism, Paths Forward
Date Published: Overview This 2023 Workplace Summit fireside chat brings together veteran HIV/AIDS activists Paul Kawata and Peter Staley to reflect on decades of activism and the work that still lies ahead. Drawing on the legacy of ACT UP and hard-won progress in healthcare access, the conversation connects historical lessons to today’s legal and political…
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Uncovering Culture: Are Your LGBTQIA+ Employees Hiding Who They Really Are?
Date Published: Overview The 2023 Workplace Summit session examines how “covering”—downplaying or hiding aspects of identity—affects LGBTQIA+ employees’ well-being and performance. Speakers explore the four types of covering and how intersectionality and psychological safety shape employees’ decisions to be out at work. Through research and personal stories, the session highlights the emotional toll of covering…
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Intentionally Intersectional: “It’s not Either/Or, It’s Both/And”
Date Published: Overview This 2023 Workplace Summit session explores how Pride Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) can partner with other ERGs to deepen impact through intersectional collaboration. The session examines how shared experiences across identities, such as race, gender, disability, and sexual orientation, can strengthen connection, break down silos, and advance more inclusive workplace cultures. Through…
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Coming Out Again: Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Date Published: Overview This 2022 Workplace Summit panel discussion explores neurodiversity in the workplace through an intersectional LGBTQ+ lens, centering the lived experiences of neurodivergent employees. Panelists share personal stories of late diagnosis, identity discovery, and navigating workplace expectations, highlighting how bias and misunderstanding can create barriers to belonging. The conversation examines practical strategies for…