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Honouring Pride Month 🌈 Join us in celebrating diversity and inclusion with Jesus Enrique Vargas, CITMA Paralegal at Keltie. In our latest article, Jesús shares his journey, highlighting the significance of Pride Month and the challenges LGBTQ professionals face in the law industry. Learn how Keltie fosters an inclusive environment and Jesús' message to aspiring LGBTQ individuals considering a career in IP law. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eRsDyUt6 #DiversityandInclusion #IPLaw 

Thanks for the feature, Loyola University Chicago School of Law! It was an honor to write HB 1286 in law school and to advocate for its passage into law. ⚖ ✅ HB 1286, now Public Act 103-0518, allows businesses, schools, nonprofits, and more to install multi-stall gender-inclusive restrooms, which were previously restricted under an archaic Illinois law. With HB 1286’s passage, our state restroom law is now more inclusive for transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex (TGNCI) individuals, who often face harassment or physical abuse in gendered restrooms. This first-in-the-nation law bolsters Illinois’ status as a sanctuary for the LGBTQ community—I am proud to have led this effort alongside advocates across the state. Contrary to what the media may tell you, this law doesn’t just serve TGNCI folks—it serves everyone in our society. Many groups would benefit from using gender-inclusive restrooms: parents wanting to help their kids of a different gender in the restroom, older heterosexual couples who accompany and assist each other in the restroom, and caretakers of patients of a different gender. I firmly believe that inclusive initiatives like HB 1286 can benefit society as a whole, even unintentionally. After all, we as a society are better when everyone can participate equally. We must continue to make society more inclusive. It’s common sense. But despite the common sense behind HB 1286, passing it was not easy. The bill’s legislative sponsor, Rep. Katie Stuart, received death threats for pushing this bill. A Republican lawmaker, during debate and in public record, threatened violence over this bill. Yet I continue to be so proud of my work on this bill. Changing minds and hearts is never easy, but the advocacy is worth it when you know our society is better for it. I am thankful for this victory, and the lessons and friends I’ve gained from it, and I am eager to carry all of this with me for the rest of my career. If you’d like to learn more about gender-inclusive restrooms, consider reading my op-ed in Crain’s Chicago Business: https://lnkd.in/gz_8Xp6H.

The process of uncovering historical resources of importance to the LGBTQ community is challenging. Much of this history is unknown or overlooked as locations were often kept secret to protect privacy and ensure personal safety in the face of discrimination. History Colorado’s State Historic Preservation Office has been awarded an Underrepresented Community Grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service to intensively survey 25 locations associated with the LGBTQ community in Colorado and then designate three of these properties to the National Register of Historic Places! This project has enormous potential to significantly expand LGBTQ representation on the State and National Registers 🏳️🌈 Currently, only two historic properties in Colorado are recognized for their significance to LGBTQ history. Stay tuned for more updates about this community-driven survey project and how you can help us preserve a more complete history of Colorado ⭐ -- Photo: The opening of the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Colorado, 1977. History Colorado 10052685 #lgbthistory #coloradohistory #colorado #preserveco #preservation

At a time when there is so much fear of differences from our own lived experience, it is so amazing to see private industry make posts like this one. Posts like this showcase an organization living into its values, unafraid of judgement or criticism and focused on doing right by its people. I believe that equity, diversity and belonging are the result of inclusion being viewed as an action within an organization - an action with both intention and tangible activities designed to create and foster inclusion. As leaders, it’s important that we recognize tolerance and allyship with marginalized members of our society are only the first stepping stones to a better future for everyone. We must do more than saying “I’m okay with who you are”. While everyone should feel safe and welcome in their workplace, it’s not until everyone feels truly seen for who they are, celebrated for the diversity they bring, and valued for just being their authentic self, that we can begin to see us make meaningful change at work and in the world we live in. Great job #Workday! Happy #Pride!

AHN’s Original Series, Legends: Thai entrepreneur Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip, CEO of JKN Global Group, bought the Miss Universe Organization for $20 million, becoming the first non-American and transgender woman to fully own it. Despite early struggles with bullying, Anne found success in film distribution and later founded her company, JKN Global Group. She is also an avid advocate for LGBT rights through her foundation, Life Inspired for Transsexual Foundation. Drop a comment below and let us know who should be our next highlight!

Hello everyone, I just want to thank everybody for their likes, support and comments on my post. It is truly amazing how many there are of us in the world! Now I truly feel that there is no limit in what we can achieve together! And remember! If you need legal assistance in the Netherlands or the EU, I am just a fingerclick away, or contact me via Jans Company Law Firm. Warm hugs to everyone! Peter/ Lisa😊 #LGBTQ #Corporatelaw #advocatenkantoor #legalservices #advocaat

Our latest blog post highlights the profound significance of International Transgender Day of Visibility, shedding light on the often overlooked struggles and triumphs of trans individuals worldwide. This blog not only highlights the obstacles but also offers insights into how each of us can play a role in fostering a more inclusive and accepting society for the LGBTQ community. Click the link below to read ‘Celebrating diversity and advocacy on International Transgender Day of Visibility’: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8_wamB6 #Veblen #TransVisibility #TransAllyship

Happy #PrideMonth! 🌈🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ This month and always, we celebrate the strength, joy, and love of the LGBTQ community as well as honor and acknowledge the ongoing fight for rights and recognition. June is the perfect month to learn more about the gay rights movement in America through our LGBTQ Rights database, which illustrates the civil rights codified into law in the 20th and 21st centuries, as well as the inequalities that still exist today. The database is part of our perpetually free Social Justice Suite. You can learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gtGxV2Gi

To help define the future you must be aware of the past. 🤔 How often have you seen visible #Black #LGBTQ Role Models in the workplace? The answer is not nearly enough in general and in the Financial Services industry - hardly at all. ⚫ We are shining a light on the extraordinary but often untold stories of Black LGBTQ heroes. At LGBT Great, we're working to empower 1 million people by 2030, and a critical part of our mission is to illuminate these powerful yet often invisible and untold stories.   ⚫ Part of our journey involves elevating the voices and contributions of Black #lesbian, #gay, #bisexual, #transgender, and #queer people. Together, we must work to encourage and inspire the visibility of more Black LGBTQ talent and leaders in the workplace. ⚫ Join us in this journey of discovery and recognition. Together, let's honour the legacies of Black LGBTQ trailblazers and push forward towards a future where every story is heard and every voice matters. Discover these 15 Black LGBTQ Trailblazers in The Root Magazine:   ➡ https://lnkd.in/ecKYKiHY   #RoleModels #TogetherWeCan #BlackHistoryMonth #LGBTQ #Diversity #Inclusion #RoleModels #FinancialServices #MakingHistory #LGBTGreat