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At BBBSRI, we recognize the importance of having mentors who understand and support you. This Pride Month, we celebrate our queer Bigs and Littles, as well as those who stand as allies and advocates for our LGBTQ+ community. And not just during Pride Month, but 365 days a year. #Mentoring #YouthMentoring #Pride2024 #Mentorship

Happy Pride Month! Love is love, but estate planning for the LGBTQ+ community can be more complex than it should be. Ensure your legacy is protected! Read our new blog post for key tips for estate planning for the LGBTQ+ community: https://buff.ly/3KuRhme #LGBTQ #Pride #EstatePlanning #estateplanningattorney #financialplanning #wealthplanning #generationalwealth #family #LexernLaw

Looking to understand the LGBTQ+ community’s history, issues and terminology? The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)’s LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Action Toolkit breaks it down, providing insight and tools to move from #ally to #advocate during #Pride month and beyond. https://lnkd.in/ePHjbXGA

LGBTQ+ Awareness This session will help you increase your knowledge about LGBTQ+ people and communities, increase your confidence around the use of inclusive language and help promote an atmosphere of acceptance and respect. Take a look at all our EDI&B bite-size training sessions here. https://buff.ly/3hx7R7b #learning #training

LGBTQ+ Awareness This session will help you increase your knowledge about LGBTQ+ people and communities, increase your confidence around the use of inclusive language and help promote an atmosphere of acceptance and respect. Take a look at all our EDI&B bite-size training sessions here. https://buff.ly/3hx7R7b #learning #training

On Our Blog: Joanna Amberger talks about financial planning and education tailored to the LGBTQ+ community in our newest blog post, Empowering The LGBTQ+ Community Through Financial Planning and Education. If you’re looking to learn more about LGBTQ+-specific financial planning, don’t miss the link for our LGBTQ+ e-book at the end of the blog! https://loom.ly/O-Ym2Xs #LGBTQ #LGBTQrights #LGBTQfinance

I love that we support and celebrate inclusiveness and diversity, but honestly, I have to speak from my perspective as a CEO. I often wonder if it's me, the person, or my mindset as a Leader and a CEO. I believe the only time we will be inclusive is when no one has to wave a flag or wear a badge or a wristband. Same for disabilities, ethnicity, or colour. People talk crap even when wanting not to... 'Oh, I don't see colour...' said a mate of mine recently. 'Well, get an eye test, pal; he is as black as the Ace of Spades, ' I replied. Oh no, that's not what I meant said he. Yes, it wasn't, but why do you even have to state that? Why does it need to be said? Just be his mate. I guess what I am trying, and probably failing and inviting a load of snowflakes to pile in, is people are people. When we get to a stage where none of this is a subject matter, that is what I call inclusive. As for diversity, well, God decided that already. What's it got to do with us? There are some things I am well known for by my friends and family. One is that I have absolutely no 'Gay-Dar'. One of my good pals from past work life is now a woman, and considering our personal backgrounds, I find it extremely difficult to get my head around but equally not at all difficult to accept. It's her life; she can do what she likes that makes her happy. I couldn't give a monkey's what she chooses to do; she's still the same person as when I first knew her, apart from the blindingly obvious and having a far less deep voice. I think the longer this need to recognise everyone with their own special symbols and the like, actually the further away we get from where people aspire to be. If someone is Gay, Bi-, Straight whatever, It doesn't occur to me at all, and I am equally not the slightest bit bothered when I become aware of it. What I care about is simple. In work, are you a good colleague, a grafter who is aware that the customer pays us all and values them? In my social life, are you good company, do we share values and interests, or are you really annoying or boring? Those things are the only things that matter, or should matter. When we can take pride in not needing symbols or events like pride flag and month then and only then in my humble opinion do I reckon we have cracked it. Until then though, Happy Pride Month to everyone who feels represented and that it gives them belief they can live happily and openly. I hope I am wrong and that actually it is empowering and breaking down barriers without what I like to call 'Idiots' who haven't got the brains they were born with being like scared rabbits towards anyone who is different from them. Until then, please call out all 'Idiots' instead of looking at your feet or looking away. Failing to discourage, by its very definition, lacks courage, and that's the only difference; people of Pride Month have had to show courage; the least you can do is make that inclusive by showing your own where they do get abused by the Idiots.

I often hear people talking about finding an "authentic" queer person for hiring or wondering how to know if someone is queer. This approach shows a clear misunderstanding of the LGBTQ+ community. If you find yourself asking this question, consider this: in a society that can be queerphobic, why would anyone choose to live a life of exclusion? People don’t claim a queer identity for attention or advantage; they do so because it’s who they truly are. Instead of focusing on whether someone is "authentically" queer, focus on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves. Educate yourself about the LGBTQ+ community, challenge your biases, and foster a culture of acceptance and support. This is how we move forward in understanding and respecting one another. ❤️ #PrideMonth #BrewingInclusion

Today is the beginning of #PrideMonth, so what better time to shine a light on one of our most inspiring case studies? Here, @Booking.com's Amon Versteeg discusses how the company are making travel safer and more enjoyable for the LGBTQ+ community.

✨ LGBTQ+ History Month ✨ In case you didn't know, February is LGBTQ+ History month. This month, we’ve been sharing tips on how you can be a better ally to the LGBTQ+ community, including how checking your own privilege helps you to be more supportive, calling out discrimination, and remembering that everyone is unique with individual lived experiences. 👉 Allyship Tip 4: Be receptive to feedback 👈 Being open, receptive and listening to feedback from other people is so important. They may want to highlight something you could have done differently, give some advice so you can be more supportive, or educate you on their lived experiences or those of the LGBTQ+ community.   Listening, not being defensive when being corrected, and allowing the other person to share openly with you will all go towards enabling you to be a better ally and better support to your LGBTQ+ peers! #lgbtqhistorymonth #inclusion #allyship #podtalent