It’s pride month, which means corporations are tripping over themselves to come out as allies of the LGBT community — even those corporations that are actively standing in the way of legislation that would expand protections for the members of that community. But a growing...
LGBTQ+ businesses add an estimated $1.7 trillion to the U.S. economy, according to the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce.5 Benefits of Investing in LGBTQ+-Friendly Companies Studies show that LGBTQ+-friendly policies have proven their economic worth—from employee retention toprofitability.12For ex...
The contents of the letter remains undisclosed, though it can be assumed that HRC, one of the first gay and lesbian political action committees to form in the U.S., will file in favor of LGBT rights. Apple and other tech companies have in the recent past voic...
The term “rainbow washing,” also known as “rainbow capitalism,” was first coined by the LGBTQI+ community to call out companies who publicly show Pride support by using the signature rainbow colors — without actually putting internal policies and practices in place that back up equity or in...
consecutive year. Recently, the company also was named the LGBT Business of the Year by the Bradbury-Sullivan Community Center, an especially meaningful recognition as Air Products celebrates the 25th anniversary of Spectrum, an Employee Resource Group focused on fostering an environment that is ...
“They go beyond that, and they actively work against the LGBT community.” That assessment is based on support for a list of legislation—like a proposed amendment declaring marriage is between a man and a woman—and legal cases, like the Colorado cake maker who refused service to ...
In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 12, gunman Omar Mateen entered a gay club in Orlando and perpetrated the largest mass murder in American history. It was a tragic day for America and for the LGBT community. And yet, in the days afterwards, the mass outpouring of support from ...
- Mike Thompson, CEO of LGBT Community Center of the Desert - https://thecenterps.org/ In working with Ryan Zynger on my foundation's most critical event, I was delighted to have a partner who combines deep experience and expertise with thoroughness, attention to detail and a willingness ...
Some companies went further, saying that they would pay bail for employees who are arrested while peacefully protesting. Live Nation announced this policy and reinforced its support for community activism through an Instagram post: View this post on Instagram ...
Since 1970, members of the LGBTQI+ community have gathered in June to celebrate their history of overcoming systemic obstacles and defying discriminatory policies. This celebration has come to be known simply as “Pride Month.” Given that much of the world is in some state of quarantine, Pride...