June signals the start of Pride month—a time where people of all backgrounds come together to support the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI+) community and their progress towards equality. Although Pride might look a little different this year, there are still plenty of opportunities to celebrate Pride month digitally with people around the globe.
Microsoft has been advocating for LGBTQI+ inclusion since 1989, and while we've had some success, we are not done. This month, LGBTQI+ employees and allies at Microsoft discussed the best ways for everyone to celebrate Pride meaningfully by lifting the voices of the LGBTQI+ community, helping causes, and embracing visibility year-round.
Allyship is a journey of constantly learning, reflecting, checking assumptions and helping others. You can be a valuable ally by keeping an open mind, being curious, and making an ongoing commitment to learn and grow. Don't be afraid to make a few mistakes along the way. Here are a few useful tips to help you along your own personal journey.
Being an ally means knowing that allyship is a constant learning process, and there will be times when you'll experience uncomfortable or challenging conversations. Remember to:
Even in a time of social distancing, you can still connect, celebrate, and support the LGBTQI+ community. You show your Pride when you:
Pride is the month of June, but you can provide meaningful support, help causes, and embrace LGBTQI+ visibility all year round.
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