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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! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

On the Afrodescendant International Day, we recognize the challenges faced by the 200 million people of African descent in the Americas, who represent a third of the population, but are often among the most vulnerable. 🤝 To this day, they face the persistent obstacles of discrimination stemming from centuries of racism. This erasure from history makes it difficult to recognize their cultural contributions. 💼 While progress has been made, there is still work to be done to ensure equitable representation and opportunities for Afro-descendants in corporate settings. Our commitment to diversity must go beyond politics – it's about fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard and all perspectives are valued. 🤝 Here are some practical tips on how we can collaborate: 1️⃣ Promote diversity and inclusion initiatives in your organization. 2️⃣ Defend affirmative recruitment, retention and promotion practices for black people. 3️⃣ Collaborate with organizations dedicated to empowering Afro-descendant communities. #internationalafrodescendantsday #blacklivesmatter #diversityandinclusion #blackpeople #blackempowerment

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🌈 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! 🌈❤️

It’s Trans Awareness Week! 🏳️⚧️ Please remember to: Pay black trans folks. Hire black trans folks. Support black trans folks. Empower black trans folks. Protect black trans folks. Believe black trans folks. Awareness is more than an acknowledgment post, it’s an action. #transawarenessweek #transrights #lgbtqinclusion

📅 Black Inclusion Week, 13-19th May. This week is about having some frank discussions about the challenges that Black people face in the workplace and some proper action to ensure inclusion moving forwards. Why the focus on Black professionals though? In 2022, the Chartered Management Institute found that 71% of employees from a Black background reported feeling overlooked for opportunities owing to their identity. A TapIn study in 2023, which surveyed 2,300+ Black Gen Z (16-25 years old) individuals, found that four in five (86%) African heritage Gen Z professionals change their names on job applications to enhance the possibility of recruitment success. And, despite 85% of this group saying being authentic at work is crucial for their job satisfaction, 47% of Black Gen Z respondents said they change parts of their personality in the workplace, a practice called code switching. Black people, and women especially, face high levels of direct and indirect discrimination in the workplace, including remarks about hairstyles and comments about the way they speak, being described as ‘aggressive’. As such, Black Inclusion Week is really about highlighting these statistics and experiences, and ensuring people are doing the work to educate and inform themselves on racism and discrimination. Ultimately, it’s about providing opportunities to Black people of all backgrounds (they are all different), recognising where policies, training and initiatives need to be tailored to maximise outcomes. Please contact us on hello@preachinclusion.com to book our training on race and microaggressions and start the process of doing better. Learn more about it here:  https://lnkd.in/e3EKhA-w

Embracing diversity is at the heart of what we do. Our commitment to creating inclusive spaces is unwavering, and we stand in solidarity with everyone striving for a more equitable future. Let's uplift each other, celebrate achievements, and foster understanding. Home is not just a place; it's a reflection of the diverse and beautiful communities that make up our world. As we commemorate #BlackHistoryMonth, let's take a moment to appreciate the contributions of Black leaders, trailblazers, and creatives who have left an indelible mark on history and beyond. Together, let's continue building a community that embraces unity, equality, and the beauty of diversity. #BlackHistoryMonth #CelebrateUnity #DiversityMatters #Inclusion #CommunityLove #ConciergeRealtyGroup #Aurora #ConciergeRealty #ConciergeRealtyGroupInc #ConciergeTeam #Concierge #Service #RealEstate #AuroraOntario #AuroraON #NewmarketON #NewmarketOntario #WasimJarrah #ConciergeCares

In the discourse surrounding the decriminalization of oppressive laws, transparency and the pursuit of practical solutions are paramount. However, it's essential to acknowledge that Black transgender individuals should have the same privilege to voice their concerns in spaces. To address this disparity, a proactive approach is needed to create inclusive environments that invite and amplify the voices of Black transgender individuals. By fostering these spaces, we can ensure that their perspectives contribute meaningfully to the discussions surrounding decriminalization, fostering a more equitable and just society.

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and a major milestone in our nation's history. On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved African Americans in Texas finally learned of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength of the African American community. It’s also an important opportunity to reflect on the progress we've made toward equality and the work that still lies ahead. In our workplaces, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is crucial. Raising awareness and creating inclusive spaces are essential steps in this ongoing journey. #Juneteenth #Diversity #Inclusion #Equity #WorkplaceDiversity #BlackHistory #Progress