Happy Pride! As the new CEO of The Center, I’m excited to step forward, together, toward a brighter future for New York’s courageous LGBTQ+ community. The Center is a safe space to find refuge, acceptance, and connection for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers who often feel alone, and continues to be that lighthouse for so many in need. Pride is an opportunity to celebrate the beauty, uniqueness, and bravery of LGBTQ+ people—and also serves as a reminder that our work is still far from over. Last year, states across the nation introduced over 400 bills to roll back LGBTQ+ equality and limit life-saving access to gender-affirming care. In the face of this adversity, The Center stands proudly as a place to cultivate joy, strength, and progress—as it always has and always will. I am incredibly proud of everything we’ve accomplished over the past 40 years. But even so, I know that we need to do more. Whenever our community is in need, the collective support of our community ensures The Center can respond. Our mission is as vital as ever! We can’t do it alone. Stand with us as we move forward together! Donate to The Center at https://lnkd.in/epMkK5-Z today!
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To my fellow social media managers: Pride month has started, and I want to encourage you all to approach this time with authenticity and purpose, not just profit. Far too often, brands treat Pride as a mere marketing opportunity, slapping rainbows on our logos and pushing product sales without truly supporting the LGBTQ+ community. This is not only hurtful to the queer community but can actively damage trust and credibility. Instead, I challenge us to use our platforms to amplify LGBTQ+ voices, highlight essential causes, and show up as true allies - not just during June but year-round. Donate portions of profits to LGBTQ+ organisations, collaborate with queer creators, and use your reach to educate and inspire. Pride is about celebrating hard-won rights and uplifting marginalised identities. Let's not reduce it to a corporate cash grab. #PrideMonth #LGBTQMarketing #SocialMediaManager #AuthenticBranding #CorporateAllyship ( this is an AI generated image🙈)
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