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New Belgium Launches 'Poured for All Initiative' - An Investment to Make Every Craft Beer Space More Welcoming & Inclusive for All

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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FORT COLLINS, Colo., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, New Belgium announced the next phase of its ongoing commitment to uplift and support communities often left out of the craft beer community with the Poured for All Initiative – a year-round investment to provide pathways for more spaces, including bars and restaurants that serve New Belgium beer, to become more welcoming and inclusive for all.

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  • This includes New Belgium and Bell's own taproom coworkers, who will receive the training as soon as it's ready.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated an already alarming decline in welcoming spaces for marginalized groups for example, the rapid decline in LGBTQ+ bars.
  • "We're excited to partner with New Belgium Brewing, a craft beer pioneer and leader in inclusivity to create this groundbreaking training.
  • Asheville will be more welcoming, and our local businesses stronger and more inclusive, because of New Belgium's investment."

The Body Shop North America Continues Bold Stance Against Anti-2SLGBTQ+ Legislation through 2022 Pride Campaign

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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The Body Shop Canada is asking customers to pledge to speak out against hatred and intolerance aimed at the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

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  • The Body Shop Canada is asking customers to pledge to speak out against hatred and intolerance aimed at the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
  • $1 from each sale of the brand's new "Out for Love" Pride highlighter makeup range will benefit 2SLGBTQ+ charitable partners across North America.
  • NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, The Body Shop North America announces continued efforts in supporting 2SLGBTQ+ youth amidst a devastating legislative cycle and uptick in discrimination.
  • "We hope this unapologetic campaign speaks truth to power and helps our 2SLGBTQ+ customers and allies to feel at home with The Body Shop."

Apple Unveils New Apple Watch Pride Edition Bands

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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In celebration of Pride month this June, Apple is releasing two new Pride Edition bands with dynamic Pride watch faces in support of the global LGBTQ+ community and equality movement.

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  • In celebration of Pride month this June, Apple is releasing two new Pride Edition bands with dynamic Pride watch faces in support of the global LGBTQ+ community and equality movement.
  • Now in its seventh year, the Apple Watch Pride Edition bands and watch faces illustrate the ways in which the company stands with, supports, and is proudly made up of the LGBTQ+ community.
  • Both the Pride Edition Sport Loop and the Pride Edition Nike Sport Loop are compatible with any Apple Watch.
  • Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, Apple Watch, Macintosh, Digital Crown, App Clips, Apple Store, and watchOS are trademarks of Apple.

Miller Lite and Dr. Eric Cervini Spotlight Ten Pivotal Bars in LGBTQ+ History with Release of New Guidebook, 'Beers & Queer History'

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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CHICAGO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its pre-order launch during LGBTQ+ History Month in October 2021, Miller Lite and Dr. Eric Cervini are now releasing physical copies of the new guidebook, 'Beers and Queer History', which explores the little-known stories of ten iconic queer bars throughout history. From New York City to San Francisco and many places in between, the book gives a historical perspective to some of the most treasured queer spaces both past and present including: White Horse Inn (Oakland, Calif.), The Chicken Hut (Washington D.C.), Black Cat Cafe (San Francisco), Julius' (New York City), Black Cat Tavern (Los Angeles), Rusty's (Philadelphia), The Stonewall Inn (New York City), Jeffery Pub (Chicago), Club One (Savannah, Georgia), Panic Bar (Lincoln, Neb.).

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  • The guide features original illustrations from Miller Lite and historical context from Dr. Eric Cervini, Pulitzer Prize nominee and celebrated LGBTQ+ historian.
  • "It was thrilling as a historian to get an opportunity to dive into the stories of one of my favorite topics, historical queer spaces," says Dr. Cervini.
  • "I'm honored to share these stories in partnership with Miller Lite as queer history so often goes unshared with mainstream society."
  • In 2022, Miller Lite will donate an additional $200,000 to Equality Federation to support its network of state-based organizations focused on LGBTQ+ community advocacy.

Miller Lite Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month With 'Beers and Queer History,' A Guidebook Penned By Dr. Eric Cervini

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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'Beers and Queer History' shines a light on ten pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ history where bars and bar culture have been the backdrop.

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  • 'Beers and Queer History' shines a light on ten pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ history where bars and bar culture have been the backdrop.
  • Recently, Dr. Cervini launched Queer History 101, a free online curriculum to expand access to LGBTQ+ history.
  • In the guide's foreword, Dr. Eric Cervini shares the importance of queer bars throughout history:
    "Bars were our havens.
  • Cervini serves on the Board of Advisors of the Mattachine Society of Washington, D.C., a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation of queer American history.

The Body Shop Reveals New Data That Shows Strong Support for the Equality Act

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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The data was part of a new consumer survey, commissioned by The Body Shop US, to gauge consumer's support and knowledge of the myriad issues that the LGBTQ+ community and specifically transgender people face today.

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  • The data was part of a new consumer survey, commissioned by The Body Shop US, to gauge consumer's support and knowledge of the myriad issues that the LGBTQ+ community and specifically transgender people face today.
  • Starting today, The Body Shop US is encouraging consumers to visit its Pride Hub to learn more about the challenges facing transgender people and to sign a petition supporting the Equality Act.
  • In addition to advocating for the Equality Act, Equality Federation is actively advocating for the transgender community, which has faced the most anti-trans bills in legislative history in 2021.
  • *From May 31, 2021 to August 29, 2021, The Body Shop will donate $1 for each signature to Equality Federation, up to a maximum of $25,000.

H&R Block Recognized as One of Best Places to Work in 2021 for LGBTQ Equality

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Monday, March 1, 2021
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With a perfect 100% score on the Human Rights Campaigns 2021 Corporate Equality Index, H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) was recognized as one of HRCs Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With a perfect 100% score on the Human Rights Campaigns 2021 Corporate Equality Index, H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) was recognized as one of HRCs Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality.
  • Im proud of our efforts toward diversity, inclusion, and belonging that have allowed us to be recognized as one of the best places to work for LGBTQ equality.
  • Yet, many businesses across the nation stepped up and continued to prioritize and champion LGBTQ equality, said Alphonso David, Human Rights Campaign president.
  • Thank you to the companies that understand protecting their LGBTQ employees and consumers from discrimination is not just the right thing to dobut the best business decision.

Carrus Recognized as Business Equality Leader

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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LEHI, Utah, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrus , one of the nation's most trusted online healthcare training and professional development providers, today announced it has been recognized by Equality Utah as a Business Equality Leader.

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  • LEHI, Utah, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrus , one of the nation's most trusted online healthcare training and professional development providers, today announced it has been recognized by Equality Utah as a Business Equality Leader.
  • The Business Equality Leader certification process includes consultation with the organization's human resources team, executive training, management training, and workplace culture training sessions.
  • "Now more than ever, we need companies to step up for equality and do the work to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion for all employees," said Troy Williams, executive director of Equality Utah.
  • To learn more about becoming a Business Equality Leader, visit https://www.equalityutah.org/bizleaders .

Lumen Technologies recognized by Human Rights Campaign Foundation for LGBTQ workplace equality

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Monday, February 15, 2021
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DENVER, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year, Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) has earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.

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  • DENVER, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year, Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) has earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.
  • Lumen's efforts in satisfying all the CEI's criteria earned a 100% ranking and the designation as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality.
  • "We are so proud of our diverse workforce and are honored to be recognized for the fifth consecutive year by the Human Rights Campaign for our efforts in promoting LGBTQIA+ workplace equality," said India Sylvester, Lumen Technologies' chief diversity and inclusion officer.
  • Lumen and Lumen Technologies are registered trademarks of Lumen Technologies LLC inthe United States.

Altria Group Recognized for Its Commitment to LGBTQ Equality

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Monday, February 1, 2021
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Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) (NYSE: MO) today announces that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundations 2021 Corporate Equality Index, the nations foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.

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  • Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) (NYSE: MO) today announces that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundations 2021 Corporate Equality Index, the nations foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.
  • Yet, many businesses across the nation stepped up and continued to prioritize and champion LGBTQ equality, said Alphonso David, Human Rights Campaign President.
  • Altria is proud of its internal and external efforts to promote LGBTQ equality.
  • Altria was also recognized last year as one of the Best-of-the-Best Corporations for Inclusion by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce.