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On World Social Justice Day, Our Spot KC reaffirms our dedication to advancing equity within our communities. Our ongoing initiatives are little pieces of the bigger picture: Swope Cottages: With recent approval for construction, this project aims to provide secure and affordable housing solutions for marginalized communities, directly addressing the challenge of housing insecurity. ROAR Magazine: Advocating for change, we've introduced ROAR, a dynamic publication that redefines outreach, art, and resources. It serves as a platform to amplify diverse voices and shed light on critical social justice issues. LionHouse Program: Supporting LGBTQ+ youth in accessing housing is a critical priority. Through our LionHouse program, we offer vital assistance and resources to empower and uplift LGBTQ+ individuals, fostering an environment where everyone can flourish. Your support is indispensable. By backing Our Spot KC, you actively contribute to the pursuit of social equity. Check out the link in our bio to join us today as we work towards a brighter, more inclusive future. #SocialJusticeDay #OurSpotKC #EquityForAll"

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Bringing the rainbow to this grey and cold Monday, and today's joy comes from supporting Paul Marks-Jones with delivering this month's Allout ally training to The University of Manchester colleagues. Sharing my experiences of being an ally to Allout members, the University's LGTB+ colleague network.    Census data tells us that two in five people aren't out to anyone at work, so not able to bring their whole selves to work.    As allies, we're asked to: Show visible support to the LGBT+ community. Be familiar with the work of the LGBT+ Staff Network Group ALLOUT. Have knowledge of the University’s different pieces of guidance for LGBT+ staff. Feel comfortable discussing LGBT+ issues. Know where to signpost LGBT+ staff to. Support the annual Stonewall application. UOM colleagues, you can easily sign up for Allout Ally's training, just search "Become an ally" in StaffNet and sign up for an upcoming session. #UOM200 🌈 🙌

February is #LGBT+ History Month. This year's theme is peoples’ contribution to the field of Medicine and Healthcare . To find out how you can help: #ThursdayMotivation #lgbthm2024 #UnderTheScope #LGBTplusHM #equality #diversity #achieveevenbetter

Subject: Sign the Petition! Local School Board Members Across Michigan: Support Inclusive Schools in Michigan! Friend, I signed a petition on Action Network urging Local School Board Members Across Michigan to support inclusive schools in Michigan! Our LGBTQ+ youth need our support right now. It's crucial to have safe and inclusive schools for our youth. We stand against discrimination and political agendas harming our children. Join me in signing this petition to support LGBTQ+ youth and educators. Let's send a strong message that inclusivity is non-negotiable! This petition, led by PRISM Detroit, GLSEN Southeast MI, Stand with Trans, and Michigan Education Justice Coalition, aims to promote policies fostering safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ students. Let's demand inclusive schools where all students' identities are respected. Take action now: [Action Network Petition](https://lnkd.in/eAHqajJe) #SupportInclusiveSchools #LGBTQYouth #SafeSchools #MichiganEducation #StandWithLGBTQ #InclusiveEducation #NoHate #EqualityInEducation

🚸 📌 The lack of gender perspective in the implementation of urban sustainability transitions represents a significant gap in the current paradigm. I would like to thank DAAD and Via Austroboreal e.V. (Safaa Charaf Juliana Rivas) for providing this training in gender perspectives in urban development. Despite the fact that we are the ones affected, it is often overlooked that all users and their needs must be considered when implementing projects (mainly when we promote new technologies). It is important to ensure that women, children, the elderly and LGBTQ+ communities (among the variety of users) are visible and heard in each urban project. 

Hi LinkedIn, we need your support! 🫶 As we continue our mission to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in Northwest Arkansas, we need your help to spread the word about The Equality Crew. 🗣️ How You Can Help: 👍 Like Our Posts: Every like helps increase our visibility, allowing us to reach more people who can benefit from our resources and support. 🔄 Share Our Posts: By sharing our content with your network, you introduce The Equality Crew to a broader audience, amplifying our mission and encouraging more people to join us. 📢 Engage With Us: Comment on our posts, share your thoughts, and join the conversation. Your engagement fosters a stronger, more connected community. Together, we can create a more inclusive and equitable society. Thank you for your support! Learn more about us: https://lnkd.in/gHanyv5t #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #DEI #Diversity #Inclusion #Equity #SocialJustice #CommunitySupport #TheEqualityCrew

How do Young LGBT+ Folx in the UK experience life in the world? A few take aways from a 2021 report from barnardos: common negative experiences of school life as an LGBT+ young person - LGBT+ invisibility in the formal curriculum, and issues about tokenistic and/or inappropriate representations of LGBT+ people within school spaces. - Less than half of the young people who were out felt ‘accepted’, and acceptance was especially low in health settings. - Experiencing a sense of community and / or belonging with other (LGBT+) people was important Full report: https://lnkd.in/eBqUW3J2

A 2019 article in the Harvard Business Review made the case that LGBTQ+ inclusion is good for the economy. As more businesses make this connection, they are stepping forward to make an economic case for non-discrimination protections and against discriminatory laws. Fast forward to Andrea Frank, a Door County resident and recent Canary Fund grant recipient who helped to develop a project in helping businesses show their support for and welcoming the LGBTQ+ community. The Pride Flag Initiative (from Open Door Pride) is designed to offer free pride flags to local businesses or organizations to fly outside of their business to show customers they are a supportive, welcoming, and inclusive place. The goal of our initiative is to have all businesses flying the flag and support the LGBTQIA+ community. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gpC6exH4 Do you have an idea for a project to make your community more welcoming? Our grant application window is open until July 31, 2024. Our application process is easy and could help support your idea with a seed grant between $1500-$5000. Check us out at www.thecanaryfund.org.