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To help define the future you must be aware of the past. 🤔 How often have you seen visible #Black #LGBTQ+ Role Models in the workplace? The answer is not nearly enough in general and in the Financial Services industry - hardly at all. ⚫ We are shining a light on the extraordinary but often untold stories of Black LGBTQ+ heroes. At LGBT Great, we're working to empower 1 million people by 2030, and a critical part of our mission is to illuminate these powerful yet often invisible and untold stories.   ⚫ Part of our journey involves elevating the voices and contributions of Black #lesbian, #gay, #bisexual, #transgender, and #queer people. Together, we must work to encourage and inspire the visibility of more Black LGBTQ+ talent and leaders in the workplace. ⚫ Join us in this journey of discovery and recognition. Together, let's honour the legacies of Black LGBTQ+ trailblazers and push forward towards a future where every story is heard and every voice matters. Discover these 15 Black LGBTQ+ Trailblazers in The Root Magazine:   ➡ https://lnkd.in/ecKYKiHY   #RoleModels #TogetherWeCan #BlackHistoryMonth #LGBTQ #Diversity #Inclusion #RoleModels #FinancialServices #MakingHistory #LGBTGreat

In celebration of Pride Month, we're sharing with you the Synergy – YouGov insights among the LGBTQ+ community’s engagement with brands and advertisements. Over 4 in 10 of those who identify themselves as LGBTQ are more likely to engage with advertisements that are tailored for them. This insight highlights the opportunity for brands to connect meaningfully with the LGBTQ+ community through advertising and/or campaigns aligned with their attitudes and needs. In what ways can brands ensure their advertisements are inclusive to the LGBTQ community? Find out more about YouGov Profiles today! https://lnkd.in/gaEeZUC8 #Synergy #YouGov #consumerinsights #LGBTQ #brands #advertising

1 in 10 Americans learned about LGBTQ+ history in school Only one in 10 Americans learned about LGBTQ+ history in school, according to a new survey by Talker Research (formerly OnePoll U.S.) The survey of 300 LGBTQ+ Americans found just 4% learned about LGBTQ+ history in primary or secondary school, while 6% said it was included as part of their college curriculum. But respondents hope to see that change: 62% believe there should be more LGBTQ+ history taught in schools. https://hubs.ly/Q02BVs0g0 #Pride #Pride2024 #LGBTQ

91% of non-LGBTQ Americans agree that LGBTQ people should have the freedom to live their life and not be discriminated against. So, why are we still fighting for equity and justice for the LGBTQ community? According to a 2023 study by GLAAD, 55% of non-LGBTQ Americans do not understand the dimensions of the LGBTQ community or how to describe individuals within it, and 66% believe the false claim that the LGBTQ community is one group with similar needs and issues. 👉 On June 26, we're exploring this disconnect and what you can do this Pride Month — and throughout the year — to support deeper understanding and intersectional allyship: https://lnkd.in/eDUhqr7J Join us and our panel of experts, who you can learn more about below, in a virtual session titled "Pride for Past, Present, and the Future" on June 26, 2-3:30pm ET. Registration for this Virtual Learning Lab is free with the option to make a contribution to support our panel. If you can’t attend at that time, a recording will be sent to those who register. Register for this Lab here: https://lnkd.in/eDUhqr7J #DiversityAndInclusion #Diversity #Inclusion #Intersectionality #Pride #PrideMonth #Allyship

On Our Blog: Joanna Amberger talks about financial planning and education tailored to the LGBTQ+ community in our newest blog post, Empowering The LGBTQ+ Community Through Financial Planning and Education. If you’re looking to learn more about LGBTQ+-specific financial planning, don’t miss the link for our LGBTQ+ e-book at the end of the blog! https://loom.ly/O-Ym2Xs #LGBTQ #LGBTQrights #LGBTQfinance

As we journey through June, we are proud to celebrate both Pride Month and Juneteenth, two significant observances that remind us of the power of love, equality, and freedom. Pride Month is a time to honor the LGBTQ+ community, their history, struggles, and the ongoing fight for equal rights. It's a celebration of love, identity, and the vibrant diversity that enriches our world. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in 1865. It is a powerful reminder of the resilience and contributions of Black communities and the enduring quest for racial equality. At XponentL we have built an inclusive environment where everyone is celebrated for who they are. We believe that the individual voices of our employees meld into our collective strength, regardless of class, faith, gender, race, ethnicity or sexual orientation. We play positive sum games with positive sum people. We thus strongly reject discrimination…a zero-sum power play if there ever was one. Happy Pride Month and Juneteenth! Let’s all get better together. #PrideMonth #Juneteenth #UnityInDiversity #EqualityForAll

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 In acknowledgment of this important month for the LGBTQ+ community, we’re digging into the unique financial planning needs of this community and providing a few helpful money tips for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. Check out our latest blog post to read more: https://lnkd.in/gBeVe-7y #financialplanning #pridemonth #lgbtq #retirementplanning

Black people have earned the right to have their identity capitalised, and not be reduced to a colour or an object such as a black crayon. Using a capital ‘B’ reclaims a power that has been lost over centuries. In the same way many in the Disability community have capitalised ‘D’, owning their disability as an identity with pride. In the same way the LGBTQ+ community reclaimed ‘queer’ - once a derogatory term. This is the power of inclusive language. It is the foundations of social justice work. And it matters. Do you have other examples to share of inclusive language? #Allyship #Diversity #Inclusion #InclusiveLanguage #Equity #DiversityAndInclusion #InclusiveLeadership #Belonging

We were honored to have Senior Fellow Ari Shaw, Ph.D. participate in the Milken Institute’s 2024 Global Conference this week to discuss the role of companies in LGBTQ+ rights. As Ari said, “Why does it matter for democracy that we have diversity, that we have LGBTQ people as full participants in political and economic society? The data is clear—Because we know that more inclusive companies and more inclusive economies are more prosperous.” Watch the full panel at /bit.ly/MilkenLGBTQ24

🌟 Day 3: Honoring Black Queer Pioneers: Foundations of Our Fight 🌟 Today, we honor the incredible Black queer pioneers who have been instrumental in both the civil rights and LGBTQ+ movements. From Marsha P. Johnson's fearless activism during the Stonewall Riots to Bayard Rustin's strategic brilliance in organizing the 1963 March on Washington, and James Baldwin's eloquent critiques of race and sexuality—these trailblazers have paved the way for the freedoms we cherish today. 🔍 Key Highlights: Marsha P. Johnson: Co-founder of the Gay Liberation Front and STAR, advocating for homeless LGBTQ+ youth and sex workers. Bayard Rustin: Close advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and key organizer of the historic 1963 March on Washington. James Baldwin: Brilliant writer and social critic whose works like "The Fire Next Time" challenged racism and homophobia, fostering greater empathy and understanding. Their legacies remind us that our liberation is deeply intertwined, and their bravery continues to inspire our fight for justice and equality. Quote of the day: "History is not the past. It is the present. We carry our history with us. We are our history." – James Baldwin 📖 Read more and join the conversation on my Substack newsletter In solidarity and empowerment, Desireé B Stephens #Pride #Juneteenth #BlackQueerPioneers #Intersectionality #CivilRights #LGBTQ #SocialJustice #CommunityBuilding #Liberation #EquityInEducation