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📢Pink Feather Campaign📢 Inspired by historical evidence, most notably the "White Feather Campaign" of WWI, the "Pink Feather Campaign" is the new symbol aimed at the female cowardice, of modern feminism. Historically, the white feather was famously used during WWI by British feminists who would show it to men not in uniform to guilt them into joining the military. Inspired by this historical backdrop provided to us by women, the " Pink Feather Campaign" aims to solve the modern problem of selective service registration, especially with an eye toward women who object to registering. The pink feather in this campaign represents a challenge to and criticism of the position taken by women who decide not to register for U.S. selective service. Considering the historical use of the white feather, this campaign intends to inspire public awareness, responsibility and societal obligation by using the pink feather for women. #PinkFeatherCampaign

🏳️🌈 Which of these men were gay? This is what plagues my mind at the beginning of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Out of 18 million potential World War II enlistees, between 4,000 and 5,000 were identified as homosexuals. About 50,000 men and women received a ‘blue' discharge and were expelled from duty. Because of their sexuality. From 1939 to 1945, a total of 39,538,064 American citizens served in the Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard combined. 11,535,000 were draftees. 6,332,000 were volunteers. My father and his identical twin brother voluntarily enlisted at age 17. Both of them homosexuals. Both of them closeted. 🏳️🌈 How many of the others enlisted were gay? Alfred Kinsey conducted sexual orientation studies in 1948 and 1958. Kinsey reported that 10% of males and 3% of women identified as being exclusively homosexual as early as adolescence. That means that out of that 39,538,064 combined active service number 13% (5,139,948) went unidentified by military personnel as gay. 13% of unidentified gays were not expelled. 13% of unidentified gays did not receive a blue discharge. 13% of unidentified gays remained in active duty until the end of the war. That statistic included my father and my uncle. Their eldest brother tried to rescue his fellow soldiers from a downed plane. The plane exploded killing their brother and everyone aboard. They were among the 1,076,245 military casualties. 🏳️🌈 How many casualties were gay? According to Kinsey’s statistic, about 139,911. My father and uncle, were among the few survivors from their barracks. They suffered survivors guilt along with the shame of being gay. 15,225 distinguished US military medals were awarded between 1939 and 1946. 🏳️🌈 How many were awarded to gays? According to Kinsey’s statistic, about 1,979. The Medal of Honor is the highest US award for military valor in action. 473 soldiers received The Medal of Honor. Many of them posthumously. 🏳️🌈 How many recipients were gay? According to Kinsey’s statistic, about 61. The Bronze Star is the fourth highest-ranking US military award for performing a heroic and/or meritorious deed in armed conflict. 565 military women and 395,380 military men were awarded. 🏳️🌈 How many were gay? According to Kinsey’s statistic, 17 recipients would be women and 39,538 male. I can personally attest to two gay male recipients. My father received one Bronze Star medal for heroism. He ran into incoming enemy artillery disobeying his commanding officer’s orders to carry out four wounded straight men. I wonder if those soldiers’ families would still be grateful for my father’s heroism, taking shrapnel in his legs, averting mines and active shelling, to save their sons had they known my father was gay? Would the straight soldiers he saved preferred to have died than be carried out by a gay man? I wonder. What LGBTQ+ story would you honor today if you could? 🏳️🌈 #lbgtqia #pridemonth

⚡Nothing like a mid-week evening webinar to energize your week⚡ Grateful for the opportunity to spend time last night with an impressive group of women. We covered a wide range of topics: 🔹Adapting communication styles from military to corporate 🔹Embracing new identities transitioning from service to school to corporate 🔹Balancing dual careers (both in and out of service) 🔹Bridging gender gaps 🔹The power of mentorship and gathering advocates .....to name a few. The power of storytelling is unbelievable. Sharing your experiences can be incredibly powerful. It educates others, fosters understanding, and connects you with individuals who share similar experiences. EVERYONE'S transition journey is unique, but you are not alone. Embrace the challenges, seek out support, and leverage your strengths to build a fulfilling and successful civilian life. Thank you, Elizabeth for guiding the conversation and Wyatt and Kyle from Sitreps2 Steercos for organizing the event. P.S. Share your experiences and resources in the comments! Let's build a stronger network for female veterans. #womenveterans #militarytransition #mentorship #veteranshelpingveterans #mbajourney

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental aspects of American life. From the very beginning of our nation, the phrase “all men are created equal”, has been etched upon our souls as a people, not only as a moral obligation, but as a responsibility to strive towards, and as a legacy to build upon. Members of the LGBTQ+ community have served in our military since before we were a nation with distinction, honor, and courage throughout our ranks. All have faced hardships and struggles to be able to serve, often having to hide the very essence of themselves from their fellow servicemembers.  Today, our military follows the basic tenet that all Americans who are qualified to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States will be able to do so – and proudly. This is regardless of previous discriminatory policies that banned people based upon their gender, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Our all-volunteer force thrives when it is composed of diverse Americans who can meet the rigorous standards for military service, and an inclusive military strengthens our national security.  These are American values, and West Virginian values. This month, the West Virginia National Guard joins the Department of Defense and the National Guard Bureau in celebrating our nation’s rich diversity and renewing our enduring commitment to inclusion for all members of the military. Everyone. https://www.deomi.mil https://lnkd.in/gSTn6A-P #PrideMonth2024 #PrideInAllWhoServe #Inclusion #Diversity #Everyone #OneGuard #Guard387

Please read this important note from someone I respect completely. It has been a pleasure to get to know Bree and her important work, and she is stepping up again to address a concerning trend that impacts all of us. I try to use this platform for business and leadership communication and education, but I also have been trying to tie these type of efforts together to illustrate what is going on in our Community. The LGBTQ+ community is simply under attack, especially the Transgender community. If you look at the news....this post, Tractor Supply Company, DEI dismantling, Book Bans, Drag Show Bans, over 500 pieces of hate-filled and misinformed legislation, you have to be concerned. As an Ally or a member of our Community, we must use our voices and platforms to say simply "This is Wrong". If we do not attack each of these seemingly disconnected initiatives, we will lose the big fight. Make no mistake....there will be considerable efforts to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, and our fundamental right to Marry. This is a sadistic, but smart strategy that the Far Right is using to systematically dismantle our essential human rights and social justice protections. Please listen, read, and learn. Please VOTE. Finally, please contact Bree to participate in this vitally important effort.

ISPMU supports a movement to expand career opportunities for women, military families, and LGBT individuals who represent 23.6% of the U.S. military. Traditional job roles often don’t cater to the flexibility needed by veterans. The beauty industry, expected to grow by 20-30%, offers part-time roles with the potential for full-time earnings, yet these roles are frequently overlooked by veterans. The Veterans Beauty Professionals Organization aims to change this by helping military personnel transition into beauty and tattooing careers. They emphasize inclusivity, welcoming LGBTQ individuals of all backgrounds, and promoting a sense of unity. The organization encourages broadening career perspectives, leveraging the beauty industry’s growth for inclusive job creation, and providing training to foster a welcoming environment for service members and their families. They advocate challenging traditional employment norms to better serve the diverse needs of the military community. By joining forces with the Veterans Beauty Professionals Organization, there’s an opportunity to reshape the future of employment for veterans. Hashtags: #BreakingStereotypes #VeteransBeauty #InclusiveJobs #MilitaryCommunity #LGBTQ #BeautyIndustry #FlexibleCareers #Empowerment #VeteranSupport #Mindvalley #TransformationJourney

Culture and systems don’t change quickly or easily. But not all cultural systems require compulsory participation. Gerwig had hoped that her Barbie movie would be received as “an invitation for everybody to be part of the party and let go of the things that aren’t necessarily serving us as either women or men.” And yet. Alas. When it comes to awards like the Oscars, as Amy Diehl, PhD suggests, maybe the best answer is to skip the party altogether. When a non-compulsory cultural system enduringly demonstrates disinclination to truly open up its guest list — don’t wait until the clock strikes midnight to leave. If it feels like you’ll inevitably be turned back into a pumpkin at midnight/when your temporary-invite expires, maybe just stay home. Find other pumpkins :) Build better ballrooms. Throw bigger parties. #EveryDamnDay https://lnkd.in/eW9yu3Mu [CNN Opinon by Sara Stewart - “Why the ‘Barbie’ Oscars snubs are so enraging”]

#Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery following the Civil War. Understanding the history of the U.S. is crucial to understanding injustices today. Black women face unique barriers in politics, and there is still a lot of progress to be made regarding fair representation. Check out our latest brief to learn more about supporting Black women in politics. https://lnkd.in/eUWrVyQS #FairRepresentation #WomensRepresentation

Today, we honor Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. 📜 On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring freedom for enslaved people in Confederate states. However, it took over two years for this monumental news to reach the last group of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas. While progress has been made, there is still much work to be done. The Fund for Women and Girls recognizes the intersectionality of our work - while using a gender lens, we must also consider other identities, including race. Our lived experiences impact each and every one of us. 💜 🌟Let's honor this historic day by reflecting on our past and continuing the fight for equality and justice for all women, girls, and individuals with lived female experience of color. #juneteenth #advocacy #thefund #thefundforwomenandgirls #justice #womensrights