National Coming Out Day

Henry Schein Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index for Eighth Consecutive Year

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Sunday, December 3, 2023

For the eighth consecutive year, Henry Schein has received the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion (formerly known as Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality) by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

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  • For the eighth consecutive year, Henry Schein has received the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion (formerly known as Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality) by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
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    (L to R) Top Row: Seema Bhansali and Carol Rodriguez-Bernier.
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    “Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our Team Schein culture,” said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein.
  • “We embrace the authenticity and uniqueness that each of our Team Schein Members brings to Henry Schein, and we are dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging for all.

CreatorCart Released First Public Beta To Give Brands And Creators A New Revenue Channel

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CreatorCart, a creator-focused social commerce solution extends the engagement between brands and customers through SMS marketing, announced it is now available for public beta use by brands, influencers, and creators. The private beta version of CreatorCart has already helped reveal the purchasing power of personal brands of all sizes within the creator economy. Current beta users receive never-before-seen insights, the opportunity to segment and further engage their core followers, and build lasting relationships from social media. With CreatorCart, brands experience 10x more purchases, less abandoned carts and effective long term influencer partnerships.

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  • The private beta version of CreatorCart has already helped reveal the purchasing power of personal brands of all sizes within the creator economy.
  • With CreatorCart, brands experience 10x more purchases, less abandoned carts and effective long term influencer partnerships.
  • CreatorCart is enabling a digital sales force by creating a new revenue stream for brands and content creators.
  • "CreatorCart is enabling a digital sales force by creating a new revenue stream for brands and content creators," said Ryan Mulcock, Co-founder and CEO of CreatorCart.

The Trevor Project Launches 24/7 Crisis Services for LGBTQ Youth in Mexico

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on National Coming Out Day in the U.S. and Mexico, The Trevor Project announced the official launch of its free, confidential, 24/7 digital crisis services for LGBTQ young people in Mexico. This milestone is part of The Trevor Project's expansion of its services to more countries around the world and marks the first time in its nearly 25-year history that it is offering crisis services to young people outside of the U.S. The crisis intervention services for LGBTQ youth will be offered in Spanish across TrevorChat and TrevorText, including SMS text messaging, WhatsApp, and online chat.

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  • This marks the first time that The Trevor Project will offer its life-saving suicide prevention crisis services beyond the U.S.
    MEXICO CITY, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on National Coming Out Day in the U.S. and Mexico, The Trevor Project announced the official launch of its free, confidential, 24/7 digital crisis services for LGBTQ young people in Mexico.
  • The Trevor Project announced its plans to expand its best-in-class crisis services outside of the United States in March 2022.
  • In addition, The Trevor Project was able to build and customize its crisis services platform for Mexico using Twilio Flex .
  • LGBTQ youth in Mexico and around the world can also access TrevorSpace , the world's largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ youth.

It's a 10 Haircare Launches Limited Edition Bottle of their Hero Miracle Leave-In, in Support of The Trevor Project

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Monday, October 3, 2022

MIAMI, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a 10 Haircare, the go-to professional and consumer indie haircare brand, is delighted to announce a new special edition release bottle of their cult-classic Miracle Leave-In product as part of their long-term partnership with The Trevor Project, the world's largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for LGBTQ young people.          

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  • The colorful bottle designed by Vic Garcia , a first-generation Cuban-American Artist, will be exclusively sold on the brand's website, Itsa10Haircare.com beginning today.
  • "At The Trevor Project, we strive to create a welcoming world where LGBTQ young people feel safe to live as their true, authentic selves.
  • For media opportunities, please contact [email protected] .To learn more about The Trevor Project, visit their website here .
  • The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people.

Expensify and Pride Northwest Celebrates LGBTQIA2S+ History Month and National Coming Out Day on October 11th

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

The art show will take place in our new gallery at our Expensify Lounge for National Coming Out Day and will feature artwork from the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

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  • The art show will take place in our new gallery at our Expensify Lounge for National Coming Out Day and will feature artwork from the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
  • National Coming Out Day was inspired by a march on October 11, 1987, when 500,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C. to champion Lesbian and Gay Rights.
  • Were excited to partner with Expensify to lift up and shine the spotlight on our LGBTQIA2S+ artists, says Debra Porta, Executive Director at Pride Northwest.
  • In a time when our people are under ever-increasing attack, we look forward to celebrating National Coming Out Day and LGBTQIA2S+ History Month, remembering and honoring the contributions of countless queer people throughout our history.

Sun Life receives 100% score from Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ+ workplace equality

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

WELLESLEY, Mass., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. has received a 100% score for 14 consecutive years on the HRC's Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking survey that reports on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

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  • WELLESLEY, Mass., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. has received a 100% score for 14 consecutive years on the HRC's Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking survey that reports on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
  • We are committed to continuing that work for all communities at Sun Life and anywhere else we see an opportunity and need."
  • Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individual and corporate Clients.
  • ), except in New York, where policies are issued by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, Mich.).

General Mills Advances Inclusive Culture

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

At General Mills, our people are committed to making food the world loves, and each day we work to support them through fostering a culture of inclusion, where everyone can be their best, said Jacqueline Williams-Roll, chief human resources officer, General Mills.

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  • At General Mills, our people are committed to making food the world loves, and each day we work to support them through fostering a culture of inclusion, where everyone can be their best, said Jacqueline Williams-Roll, chief human resources officer, General Mills.
  • This designation was earned, in part, by the efforts of Bettys Family, General Mills employee network for LGBTQ+ employees and allies.
  • Congratulations to General Mills for achieving the title of best places to work for LGBTQ+ equality and working to advance inclusion in the workplace.
  • Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, General Mills generated fiscal 2021 net sales of U.S. $18.1 billion.

DuPont Earns Perfect Score on Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE:DD) today announced it has been named a 2022 "Best Place to Work" for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and received a score of 100% on the HRC's 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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  • WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE:DD) today announced it has been named a 2022 "Best Place to Work" for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and received a score of 100% on the HRC's Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
  • "At DuPont, we support, encourage, and celebrate the diversity of our talented employees, who bring their best selves to work each day," said Kim Markiewicz, Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, DuPont.
  • HRC has published its CEI annually since 2002, and this year marks the fifteenth time DuPont has received a perfect score.
  • DuPont, the DuPont Oval Logo, and all trademarks and service marks denoted with ,SMorare owned by affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. unless otherwise noted.

Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation Strengthens Commitment to Support Mental Health with Fall Fundraiser

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, October 19, the Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation celebrated its ongoing commitment to support mental health with a cocktail fundraiser hosted by Executive Chairman of Saks and President of the Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation Richard Baker and Saks CEO Marc Metrick at L'Avenue at Saks in New York City. The event raised more than $1.7 million to support the Foundation's mission to make mental health a priority in every community by increasing understanding, improving access to care, building protective factors and reaching communities that are uniquely affected by mental health issues. Guests at the fundraiser enjoyed a special performance by legendary GRAMMY winning artist and entertainer Patti LaBelle.

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  • Earlier this month, Saks celebrated World Mental Health Day and National Coming Out Day in collaboration with Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation nonprofit partner, The Trevor Project
    NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, October 19, the Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation celebrated its ongoing commitment to support mental health with a cocktail fundraiser hosted by Executive Chairman of Saks and President of the Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation Richard Baker and Saks CEO Marc Metrick at L'Avenue at Saks in New York City.
  • Since the Foundation's founding in 2017, Saks Fifth Avenue and the Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation have donated more than $4.5 million to US mental health initiatives and reached over 6.6 million individuals with messages that combat the shame and stigma surrounding mental health struggles.
  • "The Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation is committed to making mental health a priority in every community," said Marc Metrick, CEO of Saks and Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation Board Member.
  • Additionally, the Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation developed a "Mental Health at Work" guide for employees with support from another nonprofit partner, Bring Change to Mind.

Stellantis Reinstates Domestic Partner Benefits for Non-bargaining Unit U.S. Employees

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Monday, October 11, 2021

The new benefit applies to all eligible non-bargaining unit U.S. employees despite their partner status (same- and opposite-sex), and aligns with the company's legacy as a corporate leader providing domestic partner benefits for same-sex couples in 2000.

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  • The new benefit applies to all eligible non-bargaining unit U.S. employees despite their partner status (same- and opposite-sex), and aligns with the company's legacy as a corporate leader providing domestic partner benefits for same-sex couples in 2000.
  • The company offered domestic partner benefits in the U.S. until same-sex marriage became legal following the U.S. Supreme Court's Obergefell decision in 2015.
  • "Providing domestic partner benefits to all eligible employees, despite their partner status, embodies our company's purpose and values and enables us to meet the needs of a diverse and dynamic workforce and the expectations of prospective employees."
  • "Reinstating domestic partner benefits for all eligible employees is a strong leadership move by the company to support the diverse lifestyles of current and prospective employees."