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Recognizing and Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Excellence in Acting. The entertainment industry has seen tremendous strides in LGBTQIA+ representation, and talented actors have played a vital role in driving this progress. Our LGBTQIA+ Education Hub, Explore, features the Top 20 famous queer actors, highlighting their achievements and contributions to the community. Here are a few examples: 1️⃣Sir Ian McKellen: A legendary actor and champion for LGBTQIA+ rights, Sir Ian's career is marked by powerful performances and unwavering advocacy. 2️⃣Ellen DeGeneres: A household name, Ellen's courage in coming out publicly paved the way for greater LGBTQIA+ visibility, inspiring countless individuals. 3️⃣Luke Evans: This versatile actor tackles diverse roles with depth and complexity, challenging stereotypes and fostering positive representation. 4️⃣Ricky Martin: A global music icon, Ricky Martin leverages his platform to advocate for LGBTQIA+ equality and celebrate his family, contributing to greater acceptance. Explore delves into the stories and contributions of these actors, along with many others. By learning about their journeys and impact, we can continue to foster a more inclusive and representative industry. https://lnkd.in/erR7-YMC #LGBTQIA #representationmatters #lgbtqiaactors #explorewithpubliclyprivate #diversityandinclusion

Hey! 👋 I’m reaching out to my network to exchange ideas and seek guidance on how we can better advocate for and educate about LGBTQIA+ inclusivity and equity. What steps do you take to ensure diverse voices are not just heard but valued? How do you challenge biases and create a space where everyone can genuinely prosper? Here are a few approaches I’ve found helpful: Inclusive Policies: Support and enforce policies that explicitly protect and recognise LGBTQIA+ rights. Regular Training: Offer continuous EDI training that includes LGBTQIA+ awareness to educate and sensitise our teams. Amplify Voices: Promote the work, stories, and viewpoints of LGBTQIA+ individuals in your networks. I’m keen to learn from your experiences and share insights that can help us build environments where everyone truly feels included. Please share your thoughts, recommendations, or any useful resources in the comments or drop me a DM. Let’s drive change together! #LGBTQIA #EDI #Inclusivity #ProfessionalGrowth #DiversityAndInclusion

Policy development is critical, but testing the implementation of policy for weak spots in the underlying motivation, which necessarily influences policy language, is critical too. A practice I imported from my university teaching into museum/archives administration is to adopt as standard a pursuit of any policy’s awkward consequences. I used this practice when my students developed definitions in my theory-forward courses, but it’s just as valuable in mission/vision/values statements and P&P documents. In the museum/archives arenas, it’s central to acting on decolonization, which is often an actionable form of inclusive practice. If we say we collect the histories of a region’s “many communities,” does that actually bear out in our data? Which communities aren’t present in that—in jazz terms, what are the notes our policies aren’t playing? With those gaps identified, we’ve developed community outreach projects that practically center unincluded populations in all phases of operations (for us this means collection, preservation, interpretation, curriculum integration, but also BOH processes like professional development). It’s a translatable framework for other fields, whether wholesale or via programmatic collaboration. In my field or any other, it’s so critical to integrate EDI / DEIB / JEDI work in an organization’s core operations, rather than viewing it as a module or add-on.

Today is a big day for us. Marianna Di Regolo and I have been working hard at getting services together on Famm. We have finally launched 32 new service providers across financial, career, healthcare, legal categories, and more! There is a massive gap in the market for solutions that make it super easy to find LGBTQ+ service providers. We want to avoid resorting to the status quo for financial, legal, healthcare, coaching, creative services, and more. As Queer people, we have unique needs and experiences that require someone on the other side of the table to get it. Because what you get is a genuine investment and connection. More importantly, we feel safe working with that person and they will yield BETTER outcomes than someone who doesn't understand you or, worse, has opinions about your queerness. Here's to 2024 - where we will continue to grow Famm and provide more resources for our community to invest in and grow the queer economy. #queercommunity #queertech #queermarketplace #queerowned #lgbtqia #lgbtqcommunity #lgbt #queer

As we celebrate Pride Month, it helps businesses to look at how they can engage better with LGBTQIA+ customers. Horowitz Research has released pretty strong consumer information showing that brands that support the LGBTQIA+ community do see a solid payoff. While representation in marketing is one way to show support, there are deeper ways. Discover fresh insights on how five brands are successfully and authentically connecting with LGBTQIA+ consumers. https://lnkd.in/eMYFGgay #LGBTQIA #marketingstrategy #LGBTQMarketing #advertisingdiversity #PrideMonth #prideadvertising

Thank you to Tristan Marra of GLAAD for sharing intriguing insights on the #LGBTQ+ influence on gaming and the community’s prevalence and representation in games! Our research shows that video games offer comfort, safety, and freedom of expression for #LGBTQ+ consumers. Games can be a safe space for the segment to explore their identity and bond with others. Is your brand finding ways to authentically engage and support the #LGBTQ+ community through the avenues where they spend their time, money, and attention? Stay tuned for our webinar follow-up and additional insights to help inform your campaigns and fuel Brand Love, coming soon! #marketing #mrx #culture #marketresearch #marketingandadvertising #consumerinsights #purchaseintent #revenuegrowth #businessimpact

This is the evolution of the logo designed for my personal brand. The colors, font, and style have all changed, but I’ve kept the phrase "I need you." I named my brand "I need you" because I want people like me, who struggle with depression, to find happiness. I also want those in the LGBTQ+ community, like myself, to feel joy through my printed products and artworks. I do hope you like my art or design work #brand #branding #art #personalbrand #lgbtq #branddesign #logodesign

Pride month starts tomorrow and with it comes the wave of rainbow logos that have been dragged out of the closet from last year's pride month. If you're a company about to throw a rainbow flag on your logo know that consumers can easily distinguish between brands that are authentic partners in the fight for equality versus ones that are just trying to make a quick buck. To help launch a successful pride campaign here are some great tips: https://lnkd.in/gyHYDkNy #marketing #pride #advertising #LGBT

JUST IN: Recent research reveals that the LGBTQIA+ community in the United States is mobilizing and taking political action to defend their rights. An overwhelming majority of LGBTQIA+ individuals believe their rights are in jeopardy, but they remain optimistic about the future. The study highlights the remarkable activism within the community, especially among younger generations. Despite challenges, approximately 84% express hope for improvements in LGBTQIA+ rights. #LGBTQIA+ #Activism #Equality. Comment below to share your thoughts and experiences. To learn more and read the complete story, click on this link. https://lnkd.in/gjkGvMPF

Because Representation matters to Brands and Businesses. All that you need to know about the Outvertising Consumer Report here 👇 : https://lnkd.in/ehFrVUWY