Lesbianism

TELUS customers can celebrate Pride Month and support Rainbow Railroad charity

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of Pride Month, TELUS is donating the full cost of movie rentals - up to $15,000 - from the Celebrate Pride collection in the On Demand library to Rainbow Railroad Canada .

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of Pride Month, TELUS is donating the full cost of movie rentals - up to $15,000 - from the Celebrate Pride collection in the On Demand library to Rainbow Railroad Canada .
  • From now until June 30, the full cost of rentals from the curated Celebrate Pride collection will be donated by TELUS to support Rainbow Railroad, a community-led not-for-profit organization supporting LGBTQ+ people around the world to find safety from persecution.
  • Many of us are celebrating Pride differently this year, and the Celebrate Pride collection gives customers of all ages the chance to celebrate Pride Month from the comfort of their homes, while continuing to educate themselves and their families about LGBTQ+ rights in a way that gives back to the community.
  • We are honoured to partner with the Rainbow Railroad for this initiative as we stand united to acknowledge the importance of diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Creatd Kicks Off Pride Month 2021 with Launch of New LGBTQIA+ Community on Vocal

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

The launch of Vocal's 'Pride' community comes at the start of Pride Month 2021, and gives Vocal creators a safe forum to share unique perspectives and stories related to LGBTQIA+ identity.

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  • The launch of Vocal's 'Pride' community comes at the start of Pride Month 2021, and gives Vocal creators a safe forum to share unique perspectives and stories related to LGBTQIA+ identity.
  • Having already filed the trademark application for the 'Pride' community name, the Company intends to leverage its new Pride-oriented community for numerous future applications within Creatd, including future Creatd Partners ventures and e-commerce initiatives.
  • Commenting on the launch of 'Pride,' Creatd COO Laurie Weisberg said, "We're so excited to unveil Vocal's latest community and be able to celebrate and elevate LGBTQIA+voices in such a meaningful way, not just during Pride Month but well beyond.
  • In conjunction with the new community launch, the Company has also kicked off the "Pride Playlist" Challenge , which invites Vocal creators to share their Pride Month soundtracks.

Four Tips from iStock to Help Marketers and SMBs Authentically Represent the LGBTQ+ Community during Pride Month and Year-Round

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

"It also shows that they respond positively and in-kind, supporting brands that emphasize diversity and inclusion via their spending power."

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  • "It also shows that they respond positively and in-kind, supporting brands that emphasize diversity and inclusion via their spending power."
  • To feature LGBTQ+ people authentically, remember to select visual content that shows the diversity of the community across all ages, ethnicities and body types.
  • Financial services brands are vocal participants in Pride Month, and some companies have even launched initiatives aimed at including the transgender population.
  • In the interest of being consistently committed to inclusion, be sure to include the LGBTQ+ community in visuals beyond Pride Month.

Celebrate an LGBT Older Adult with a Digital Tribute on National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

b'Baltimore, May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrate an LGBT elder who made a difference in your life, and spread the word about the importance of LGBT older adults in your community on Sunday, May 16\xe2\x80\x94National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day.\nJoin us as we celebrate National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day virtually with videos and retrospectives on the event\xe2\x80\x99s official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/LGBTEldersDay .\nVisit our website at www.lgbteldersday.org to submit your video honoring an LGBT elder who made a difference in your life.

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  • b'Baltimore, May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrate an LGBT elder who made a difference in your life, and spread the word about the importance of LGBT older adults in your community on Sunday, May 16\xe2\x80\x94National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day.\nJoin us as we celebrate National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day virtually with videos and retrospectives on the event\xe2\x80\x99s official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/LGBTEldersDay .\nVisit our website at www.lgbteldersday.org to submit your video honoring an LGBT elder who made a difference in your life.
  • You can also join the conversation with our social media toolkit , and learn more about the history and purpose of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day.\nThere are an estimated 3 million LGBT adults over the age of 55 throughout the U.S.\n"It\'s important to celebrate elders every day," said Sam McClure, executive director of the Center for LGBTQ Health Equity, which inaugurated the national day of recognition in Baltimore in 2016.
  • In intergenerational dialogues, we discover we have differing opinions based on our experiences and perspectives.
  • I love seeing Elders and youth learning from each other.

Press release - Parliament declares the European Union an ‘‘LGBTIQ Freedom Zone’’

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Friday, March 12, 2021

Two years after the first Polish local authority declared itself an LGBTIQ-free zone, Parliament declared the EU to be an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone in a resolution adopted by 492 votes in favour, 141 against and 46 abstentions.

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  • Two years after the first Polish local authority declared itself an LGBTIQ-free zone, Parliament declared the EU to be an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone in a resolution adopted by 492 votes in favour, 141 against and 46 abstentions.
  • Since March 2019, more than 100 Polish regions, counties and municipalities have adopted resolutions declaring themselves to be free from LGBTIQ ideology.
  • They also deplore the arrests of LGBTIQ rights activists, and the attacks and bans on Pride marches.
  • In November 2020, the Hungarian town of Nagykta adopted a resolution banning the dissemination and promotion of LGBTIQ propaganda.

Statement by the Alliance for Lasting Liberty on the Passage of the Equality Act

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Friday, February 26, 2021

The Alliance for Lasting Liberty continues advocating for fairness legislation that will extend civil rights protections to the LGBT community while also protecting religious rights and safeguarding the historical protections of the U.S. Civil Rights Act.

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  • The Alliance for Lasting Liberty continues advocating for fairness legislation that will extend civil rights protections to the LGBT community while also protecting religious rights and safeguarding the historical protections of the U.S. Civil Rights Act.
  • President Biden, a man of faith and a champion of LGBT rights, is best positioned to bridge the unnecessary divide between LGBT rights and religious freedom.
  • We know that Americans across the political spectrum agree on fundamental values of fairness, equality, and personal freedom.
  • We believe every gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender American deserves an equal chance at living the American Dream.

Kering Americas Named 'Best Place To Work For LGBTQ Equality' In Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

Kering Americas joins the ranks of more than 760 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year.

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  • Kering Americas joins the ranks of more than 760 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year.
  • "At Kering, LGBTQ equality and inclusion are a key part of our values.
  • Yet, many businesses across the nation stepped up and continued to prioritize and champion LGBTQ equality," said Alphonso David, Human Rights Campaign President.
  • The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and queer people.

Aon CEO Greg Case Recognized as Top Ally on INvolve OUTstanding LGBT+ Ally Executives List

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

This marks his sixth appearance on the annual list and the first timehe has been recognized as the leading ally.

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  • This marks his sixth appearance on the annual list and the first timehe has been recognized as the leading ally.
  • During Case's tenure, Aon has applied anti-discrimination policies, offered inclusive benefits for LGBTQ+ colleagues and sponsored business resource groups' LGBTQ+ inclusion initiatives.
  • "This extraordinary list of allies showcases the increasing focus on inclusion in businesses around the world," said Case.
  • The Ally Executives category spotlights the contributions of 50 senior executives who are driving inclusion of LGBT+ people in the workplace.

Aon CEO Greg Case Recognized as Top Ally on INvolve OUTstanding LGBT+ Ally Executives List

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 19, 2021

This marks his sixth appearance on the annual list and the first timehe has been recognized as the leading ally.

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  • This marks his sixth appearance on the annual list and the first timehe has been recognized as the leading ally.
  • During Case's tenure, Aon has applied anti-discrimination policies, offered inclusive benefits for LGBTQ+ colleagues and sponsored business resource groups' LGBTQ+ inclusion initiatives.
  • "This extraordinary list of allies showcases the increasing focus on inclusion in businesses around the world," said Case.
  • The Ally Executives category spotlights the contributions of 50 senior executives who are driving inclusion of LGBT+ people in the workplace.

NGPA Awards Over $150,000 in 2020 Aviation Scholarship to Deserving LGBTQ+ Members

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Friday, December 18, 2020

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --NGPA, The Worldwide LGBT Aviation Community announces the winners of our 2020 Scholarships.

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  • ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --NGPA, The Worldwide LGBT Aviation Community announces the winners of our 2020 Scholarships.
  • NGPA has long prided itself in its scholarship program which helps make aviation dreams come true for aspiring aviators.
  • All scholarship winners will be formally recognized over the course of the next few months via NGPA social media channels and print publications to showcase their aviation journey.
  • Founded in 1990, NGPA is an international organization of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) aviation enthusiasts and professionals from around the world.