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Want to know all about LGBT+ History Month? Read our latest blog post! https://buff.ly/495OVEn It includes: 👉 Facts about LGBT+ History Month 👉 How LGBT+ History Month and Pride differ 👉 Information about this year's theme: Medicine under the 'Scope 👉 The official badge design 👉 Tips on how to celebrate LGBT+ History Month 👉 Book recommendations

As we reflect on LGBT History Month, it's important to commit to the continuation of inclusivity policies year round. LGBT History Month is a great opportunity for reflection and shared learning and understanding. But truly inclusive workplaces require more than symbolic gestures. Going forward, organisations should be focusing on developing and enforcing policies that ensure zero tolerance for discrimination. 🚫 How are you continuing your support into March and beyond? #InclusiveWorkplaces #DiversityAndInclusion #LGBTHistoryMonth

This book about Section 28 and the battle for LGBT education is a timely read. Learn what previous generations faced and most importantly, how they fought back.

Want to learn more about the impact the LGBTQ business community has on the national economy and the challenges LGBTQ business owner’s face, check out this segment and interview with Jason Rae, the founder and president of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

When I ask the question, "what do you know about thinking", most people look back at me with confusion. It is not within the general realm of expertise and that is the reason that some problems persist. We have the gift of human experience and that allows us to see in modes, Real, Imagined, Past, Present,Future. Amongst other things this allows us to live our ideas and bring them to fruition. Some ideas, however much we crave them, are inconsistent with reality. That does not mean we always realise that is the case, which is where the education on thinking is key. You can identify with any idea. You just have to remember there can be a difference between "your reality", and "the reality".

HFA self-study: "Ethical Issues in Effectively Providing LGBTQ-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care." This CE program explores potential conflicts & offer strategies and tools for professionals in effectively serving the LGBTQ+ communities: https://bit.ly/43hLDeY #pridemonth

In the past two decades, Asian Americans have become one of the fastest growing racial or ethnic groups in the United States. The 2020 presidential election saw historic voter turnout by the AAPI electorate. AAPI voters had the highest growth of any racial group in 2020, with a 47% increase. The Pew Research Center affirms that Asian Americans have been the fastest-growing group of eligible voters in the United States over roughly the past two decades and since 2020. Their number has grown by 15%, or about 2 million eligible voters, in the past four years. That’s faster than the 3% growth rate for all eligible voters during that span. The data is clear, and it confirms what we’ve known. AAPI - or more inclusively, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander voters are critical in the outcome of elections. Let’s engage this growing block and make the case for Equality! #AANHPIHERITAGEMONTHISEVERYMONTH #AANHPI #HRC #EQUALITYVOTERS #EQUALITY

Being an ally is critical to helping the LGBTQ+ community. Of course, it is more than marvelous Pride Days. Dive into LGBTQ+ awareness and education for allies so you can make a difference. Here is your guide on how to be a good LGBTQ+ ally.

As a very proud mother of a gay daughter, I’m celebrating Pride 2024 - it’s an opportunity to come together in love and friendship, as well as a moment to reflect on past struggles and ongoing efforts required to achieve true equality. Fostering an LGBTQ+ inclusive and supportive workplace is so important. And the advantages go beyond ensuring that everyone of all sexualities and gender identities feel safe, supported, valued and included – it enhances business productivity and profitability. “The case for establishing a truly diverse workforce, at all organizational levels, grows more compelling each year….The financial impact—as proven by multiple studies—makes this a no-brainer.” Havard Business Review Nov-Dec 2020