THIRD EAR’s Post

🌈 As two leaders who are part of the LGBTQIIA+ community, celebrating Pride goes beyond just a party. It's about recognizing and addressing the varying levels of privilege within our community and understanding that the fight for rights is ongoing. It might have gotten better for some of us but not all of us. 🏳️🌈 ✨ Let's use our privilege to make a difference: -Engage in open conversations about gender identities, challenging harmful stereotypes and misconceptions. -Advocate for policies that protect the rights and well-being of all the individuals in our community. -Amplify the voices of those in our community who are experiencing heightened discrimination and support their issues. If you don’t know what those issues are - start there and learn more. -Show empathy and understanding, acknowledging that everyone's experience is unique. Let's stand together, embrace diversity, and create a more inclusive world. Acceptance needs to start from within our Community. Happy Pride, Calgary! 🌈❤️

THIS is what it is all about…inclusion, diversity, equity, equality, and belonging are our collective measures of humanity success. How are we doing? GSGLA leads forward towards progress and continuous improvement. We move forward together. Keep moving forward. Your leadership matters.

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 As an ally, I stand with the LGBTIQ+ community not only during June but every day🌈 Let’s remember that: - Tolerance Isn’t Enough: It’s not merely about tolerating differences; it’s about embracing them. Let’s actively learn, listen, and support our LGBTIQ+ friends, colleagues, and family members. - Educate Ourselves: Take the time to educate ourselves about LGBTIQ+ history, rights, and challenges. Knowledge empowers change. - Speak Up: When you hear offensive remarks or jokes, say something. Explain why they are harmful and offensive. Allies play a crucial role in creating safe spaces. - Celebrate Diversity: Let’s celebrate love, identity, and authenticity 🎉 Thank you, JTI, for fostering a culture of acceptance and inclusion. Let’s continue to make a difference together! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Did you know that having a #DiverseSupplyChain could bring so many benefits? If not, then this is your cue.🌈 Make sure you are #ethical and #inclusive with your supply chain and reap the advantages that will follow. 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆: https://lnkd.in/dEZ_7TU9 #Pride #PrideCircle #SupplierDiversity #BenefitsOfSupplierDiversity #RainbowBazaar #SmallBusinesses #LGBTBusinesses #Queer #LGBTCommunity #SupportLGBTBusinesses #Diversity

🌟Embrace Diversity: Celebrate our differences – they make us stronger. Let’s honor every identity! 🌟 #PeerSupport #DiversityMatters #InclusionJourney #UnityInDiversity #CelebrateOurDifferences #EmbraceInclusivity #TogetherWeRise #EmpowerAll #StrengthInDiversity #GlobalCommunity #BeYou #PeerSpecialistTips #OWRN #OneWorldRecoveryNetwork #WeSupportSupporters

Celebrating Juneteenth: Honoring Freedom and Progress Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, a significant day in American history that marks the end of slavery in the United States. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing journey towards equality and justice. At Tandem HR, we honor the significance of Juneteenth and recognize its importance in our collective history. We are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, and supports the ongoing fight for social justice. Let’s use this day to reflect, educate, and take action towards a more inclusive and just society. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Equality #DiversityAndInclusion #TandemHR

On this Juneteenth, we honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and recognize the ongoing journey toward equality and justice. Juneteenth is not just a historical milestone; it is a reminder of the enduring struggle for civil rights and the importance of continuing the fight against systemic racism. It is a day to celebrate African American culture, heritage, and resilience. What Most Companies Do on Juneteenth Observance: Many companies in US recognize Juneteenth as a paid holiday, allowing employees to observe the day and participate in commemorative activities. Education: Some Companies host educational events such as webinars, panel discussions, and workshops focused on African American history, the significance of Juneteenth, and issues of racial justice and inclusion. Community Engagement: Organizations may encourage employees to volunteer in their communities, support local events, or engage in service projects that benefit underserved communities. Juneteenth also provides an opportunity to recognize the intersecting struggles of LGBTQIA+ individuals who are people of color. Their experiences often reflect a dual burden of discrimination based on both race and sexual orientation or gender identity.   #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #EmancipationDay #Equality #Justice #Inclusion #Diversity #LGBTQIA #Intersectionality Sonica Aron (She/Her/Hers) Kunal S. Krati Vyas Bhaskar Batri Nandini Aggarwal Ishu Chaudhary

It shouldn't be a minefield sharing lived experiences and it's impact on you as a individual (remember - not all the same) but it is. So important to navigate it for your wellbeing, self-worth and moving forward as it is so valuable to share to foster understanding but be prepared to say no if you feel the reason does not reflect your values/ self. #Intersectionality #education #DEI #consciousawareness #fosteringbelonging #Wellbeing

It’s National Indigenous History month and Pride Month! It’s that time of year when performative allies come out in crowds doing the “totally authentic” displays of allyship. 🌻The instant expert: just read a Wikipedia article on Indigenous peoples and now knows everything about Indigenous Peoples 🌺The fashion statement: rocks a dreamcatcher necklace or rainbow t-shirt and calls it “solidarity”. 🥀The social media warrior: Posts themselves at an event and can’t remember what they learned from the event. 🌷The over enthusiastic emoji user: uses every nature or rainbow emoji to show support. My dear budding allies, please remember to: 🧡listen more than you talk. 🧡learn from Indigenous and Queer community voices. 🧡Support Indigenous-led and LGBTQIA2S+ initiatives. 🧡Advocate for genuine change. Remember, being an ally is a lifelong commitment, not a monthly trend. Let’s dig deeper in understanding our true history and learnings. #IndigenousHistoryMonth #PrideMonth #RealAllyship

Both New Zealand and Australia celebrate Pride Month in February. As a queer migrant from China, my life in New Zealand is profoundly influenced not only by my sexuality but also by my ethnicity and migration status. These intersectional identities have significantly shaped my understanding and approach to diversity and inclusion. Rainbow inclusion is closely linked to other forms of oppression, such as structural racism and xenophobia. For organizations, Rainbow Inclusion efforts should aim for tangible change and challenge institutional heteronormativity rather than being a mere box-ticking exercise. In my role as an accreditation specialist at Rainbow Tick, I consistently advocate for an intersectional approach. This enables organizations to address the distinctive challenges experienced by individuals with multiple marginalized identities, such as Rainbow employees who are also ethnic minorities or transnational migrants. Organizations should actively promote the visibility of intersectional identities, as they often exist on the margins, and their needs are frequently overlooked and disregarded. In the next five years, I hope to witness a deeper level of diversity and inclusion in critical aspects of our society, notably within education and the workplace. This requires confronting challenges associated with pervasive whiteness and heteronormativity while also promoting greater awareness of intersectional issues.