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Happy Pride Month!!! 🏳️🌈 As we celebrate, let’s remember that Pride isn’t just about parades and parties; it’s about community, understanding, and taking action. Here are some thoughtful ways to celebrate Pride with your colleagues and friends: 🌈 Learn and Grow: Attend talks or workshops that focus on LGBTQ+ history and issues. Knowledge is the ally’s best tool! 🌈 Connect Through Creativity: Organize a get-together to create Pride-themed art or crafts. It’s a fun way to express support and add a personal touch to the celebration. 🌈 Support Through Giving: Identify and donate to charities that work tirelessly for LGBTQ+ causes. Every little bit helps! 🌈 Join the Parade: There’s power in numbers! March in your local Pride parade to show solidarity and support for LGBTQ+ rights. 🌈 Advocate for Change: Use this month to start conversations about inclusivity in your workplace. Encourage policy reviews to ensure everyone feels safe and valued. Pride Month is more than a celebration; it’s a reminder of the ongoing struggle for equal rights. Let’s use this month to reflect on our progress towards equality and to recommit to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity every day. ❤️ #PrideMonth #LoveIsLove #UnityInDiversity #StandWithPride #Inclusion #Diversity

As we honor Pride Month, let’s celebrate the progress we’ve made, recognize the invaluable contributions of the LGBTQ+ community, and pledge to continue our efforts in creating a more just and inclusive society for all. Together, we can build a future where everyone can be their authentic selves, and equity in all aspects of life, including healthcare, is a reality. https://lnkd.in/eRwGpsxg https://lnkd.in/ejZsPCJ8

October is LGBTQ+ History Month In 1994, Missouri high-school teacher, Rodney Wilson, founded LGBTQ+ History Month to celebrate and honor the history, contributions, and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community. While great strides have been made since LGBTQ+ History month was founded, there is still much more that can be done to foster a more inclusive world for the LGBTQ+ community especially in the financial industry. While these changes cannot be made overnight, they do require an intentional effort from all of us. Members of the LGBTQ+ community often face unique financial challenges, making personalize financial planning imperative to support these investors. To learn more about how you can better serve your LGBTQ+ clients and better understand their unique needs, sign up to become a CERTIFIED ADVISOR FOR WOMEN™ or CERTIFIED ADVISOR FOR NEXTGEN™ professional, and watch Willow’s CE Seminar, “Engaging Investors in the LGBTQ+ Community” moderated by Candice McGarvey, CFP® (available for one CE credit hour). #LGBTQHistoryMonth #FinancialPlanning #InclusiveFinancialPlanning

🏳️🌈 June is Pride Month, a celebration of love, diversity, and the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights. It honours history, promotes understanding, and supports equality for all. Why Pride Month Matters: • Historical Significance: Commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and the first UK Pride march in 1972. • Celebration of Diversity: Highlights the vibrant LGBTQ+ community through parades, events, and educational programs. • Awareness and Advocacy: Addresses ongoing discrimination and the need for legal protections and inclusive policies. • Mental Health Support: Promotes acceptance, reduces stigma, and enhances mental health for LGBTQ+ individuals. How to Show Support: • Educate: Learn and share knowledge about LGBTQ+ history and issues. • Support Organisations: Donate to or volunteer with LGBTQ+ support groups. • Attend Events: Participate in Pride parades and festivals. • Use Inclusive Language: Respect pronouns and identities. • Speak Out: Challenge discrimination whenever you see it. Celebrate Pride Month 2024 by joining events, supporting organisations, and advocating for equality. Embrace the spirit of Pride Month to create a more inclusive society where love, acceptance, and equal rights are celebrated by all! 🌈

What is “Rainbow Washing?” Rainbow washing, defined as using rainbow colors to show support for LGBTQ equality without meaningful advocacy, is a sneaky marketing tactic. Companies often splash rainbows and LGBTQ imagery in June but forget about it later. This practice, termed "optical allyship," is wrong and unethical, especially when companies harm the LGBTQ community. How to Avoid Rainbow Washing Your Brand: 1. Stay consistent in advocacy. 2. Elevate LGBTQ+ voices. 3. Embrace workplace diversity. 4. Donate to LGBTQ+ advocacy groups. 5. Speak out against injustice. Move forward by being a genuine ally year-round, not just during Pride month. Let's strive for authentic support and allyship beyond the rainbow-colored marketing gimmicks. #HappyPride!

🌈 Pride Month! 🌈 As we enter week #2 of Pride Month, I wanted to share some ways we can show our support and celebrate! 1.    Educate Yourself and Others: Understanding the history and significance of Pride is crucial. Take time to learn about key milestones in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, such as the Stonewall Riots of 1969, and educate others to foster a more inclusive society. 2.    Create Inclusive Spaces: Whether at work or in your community, strive to create environments where everyone feels safe and respected. Implement policies that support diversity and inclusion and ensure that LGBTQ+ voices are heard and valued. 3.    Attend Pride Events: Many cities host parades, workshops, and other events during Pride Month. Participating in these events is a great way to show solidarity and celebrate the diversity within the LGBTQ+ community. 4.    Share Your Support: Use social media platforms to show your support for Pride Month. Share educational resources, inspirational stories, and messages of solidarity to spread awareness and encourage others to do the same. Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈

🌈 Pride Month: More Than Just a Rainbow Logo 🌈 As we celebrate Pride Month, it's heartening to see companies show their support with vibrant rainbow logos. But the LGBTQ+ community needs more than just symbols of solidarity—we need tangible actions and investments that truly make a difference. Visibility is important, but real support goes beyond a colorful logo. It involves: Investing in LGBTQ+ communities: Supporting initiatives that provide education, healthcare, housing, and employment opportunities. Implementing equal access company policies: Ensuring all families, faiths, and gender identities are respected and supported within the workplace. This includes comprehensive non-discrimination policies, inclusive benefits, and safe spaces for everyone. Ensuring corporate donations align with values: Avoiding contributions to special interests and politicians who oppose LGBTQ+ rights. Let’s advocate for meaningful change and hold our companies accountable. It's time for corporate allies to step up and make a real impact. Together, we can create a world where everyone is celebrated and supported every day of the year. Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈#PrideMonth #LGBTQSupport #CorporateResponsibility #InvestInCommunities

This month, we stand proud and united to commemorate Pride Month, a celebration of love, diversity, acceptance, and self-expression. This is not just a time to acknowledge the struggles and victories of the LGBTQ+ community but also to reflect on the importance of creating a more inclusive and empathetic society. As we celebrate Pride, let us also remember the importance of allyship. Being an ally means supporting and standing up for the rights of those who identify as LGBTQ+. It means creating safe spaces at work and in our communities where everyone can be their authentic selves. It requires constant learning, understanding, and committing to equality and justice. This Pride month—and all year round—let's strive to spread love, promote inclusivity, and uplift each other. Because when one of us succeeds, we all do. How are you celebrating Pride month and promoting inclusivity in your community? #PrideMonth #Inclusivity #Allyship

We’re thrilled to share some exciting updates from our LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group (ERG) as we celebrate Pride Month! Over the past few months, we’ve engaged in meaningful discussions and have several exciting initiatives in the pipeline. Here are some highlights of what we’ve been working on: 🌈 Upcoming Event: Next week, we’re hosting a special event to celebrate Pride Month and allyship in a relaxed and inclusive environment. Stay tuned on LinkedIn for a recap of our celebration! 📋 Policy Improvements: We’re actively discussing ways to enhance Easyfairs’ policies and best practices to better support LGBTQ+ members in the workplace and during hiring processes. 📅 Pride 365 Campaign: Pride isn’t just for June! We’re launching a year-round Pride 365 campaign, focusing on fundraising and supporting charities that uplift our community. 🤝 Allyship Training: We’re researching and developing allyship training to ensure all Easyfairs employees know how to be supportive allies to the queer community. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment at Easyfairs and can’t wait to share more updates with you. #lifeateasyfairs #visitthefuture #pridemonth #diversityequityinclusion Easyfairs

It’s a critical time for LGBTQ+ groups, and unrestricted revenue helps organizations at the frontlines accomplish more, like responding rapidly to evolving situations. NEW Pride Agenda and Funders for LGBTQ Issues share their thoughts about it >> ✳ "Independent revenue generation helps our organization respond more rapidly to emerging crises in our community and engage in more direct advocacy work with ease. It allows our organization to have strategic reserves and flexible spending power." - Elisa Crespo, Executive Director, New Pride Agenda ✳ "In a critical moment for LGBTQ communities nationwide, independent revenue streams empower our organization to move creatively and with flexibility amid a constantly shifting landscape." - Amara Reese-Hansell, Member Engagement Officer, Funders for LGBTQ Issues 🔗 Read about our inaugural LGBTQ+ cohort to build power through revenue generation! https://bit.ly/4630dYB