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Thanks for helping reveal our 2024 PRIDE vehicles today François Dossa. It genuinely gives me great pride to work for a company that provides support for diversity networks such as ours, and has such visibility in it’s leadership. Working with Fei Gu as Co-lead for creative within the JLR PRIDE network, we’ve worked hard on designing the vehicle liveries for our 2024 pride season. We've had a number of great designs for pride vehicles in the past, but one consistent piece of feedback we had from people in our PRIDE network was that they wanted to see more colour! As a community we are bright & diverse, the pride progress flag represents that, and so we wanted to include all colours of the progress flag to represent all members of the LGBTQ+ community. In this election year, there is already a great amount of noise over LGBT+ rights and issues being debated in public - Trans rights & healthcare, a ban on conversion therapy, relationship & sexual health education in schools to name a few. It is important to acknowledge the noise that has created and what it can do to our mental health to have our rights and existence up for debate. As a network and a community, we need to support each other and cut through all of the noise, and we also need to engage with allies to help us do that. As proud creators of modern luxury, we should feel emboldened to show our colours, and proud to stand and be visible. We certainly believe this year's PRIDE vehicles are visible! And we hope you do too. (Also found 5 mins to throw together a REAL quick animation)

🌈Happy Pride Month! 🌟 As we celebrate love and equality, it’s crucial to remember that being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community goes beyond rainbow flags and parades. Here are some ways we can all make a difference: 1. **Educate Yourself** – Take time to understand the history, struggles, and victories of LGBTQ+ rights. Knowledge is the first step towards empathy. 2. **Speak Up** – Use your voice to stand against homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination. Silence often means complicity. 3. **Support LGBTQ+ Businesses** – This month, and every month, choose to support businesses owned by LGBTQ+ individuals. 4. **Respect Pronouns** – Something as simple as using the correct pronouns can make a world of difference in making everyone feel accepted. 5. **Attend Events** – Whether virtual or in-person, participating in Pride events shows solidarity and helps fund various LGBTQ+ causes. At Turnberry Solutions, we strive to create a more inclusive world, not just during Pride Month but every day. #PrideMonth #LGBTQSupport #BeAnAlly #LoveIsLove

It's shameful to see Harley-Davidson Motor Company turn its back on its customers and cave to MAGA bullies. Our Corporate Equality Index is the leading benchmarking tool for companies, measuring benefits and initiatives crucial to LGBTQ+ employees and customers. We continue to see record-breaking company engagement, especially at a time when nearly 30% of Gen Z adults identify as LGBTQ+ and our community holds $1.4 trillion in spending power. Harley-Davidson Motor Company should remain committed to its core values and reject divisive rhetoric. Retreating from these principles undermines both consumer trust and employee success. https://lnkd.in/esR4DV2f

In this episode, the folks at Together Equal and I chat and take a deep dive into LGBTQ+ representation in marketing and media. We explore under-represented groups, balancing profit with social good, and how we, as consumers, can drive change. Finally, we tackle pink-washing, celebrate diversity wins, and define what makes a true LGBTQIA+ ally. Andrew Milne, Sarah Aird-Mash Pink Media https://lnkd.in/eKynVPBc

At yesterday's West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce luncheon, leaders from five statewide LGBTQ+ organizations shared perspectives and strategies on how employers and community members might support a more diverse and inclusive workforce & workplace. Thanks to Iowa Safe Schools, Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus, One Iowa, and Capital City Pride. And special recognition to panelist (and my friend/colleague) Dan Jansen, who serves as Board Chair of the Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce. Curious to hear any of your thoughts, ideas, and experiences in the comments below: 1) How is your company fostering diversity and/or inclusion? 2) How are you or others in your organization championing inclusivity in aspects of work culture? 3) What initiatives have you found to be effective?

Happy Pride Month!! As a labor union that represents over 1,500 members, SLOCEA is committed to supporting & advocating for each of them, including those who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. To learn more about the labor movement’s connection to the LGBTQ+ community, check out the article on our blog written by SLOCEA labor rep, Brooke Daphne!

As we celebrate Pride Month, let us also urge employers to foster workplaces that are inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ+ employees. By implementing inclusive policies, providing resources for LGBTQ+ support, and cultivating a culture of acceptance, businesses can create environments where everyone can thrive authentically. Follow the link below to read the full article. https://lnkd.in/gXrHHnMP

Are you the lead in your team for #Diversity, #Equity & #Inclusion ? Are you a business leader keen to embed these values at the heart of your organisation? If so, start by joining us next week for Pizza 🍕 & learn from Dundee pride about how this all just makes good business sense! Book at the link below 👇

DISQO's fourth annual report on LGBTQ+ Advertising in partnership with Do the WeRQ, as promised. Brand marketers learned from missteps last year, and adjusted accordingly. So what do customers expect? As it turns out, nothing less. People notice when brands celebrate, and believe it's important for brands to support the LGBTQ+ community year-round. Round out PrideMonth with a roadmap for authentic and effective LGBTQ+ support. #PrideMonth #Authenticity #Integrity #Advertising #Insights

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