Mother Ruth Charlotte Ellis Carved Out Safe Spaces for Black LGBTQ Youth in Detroit, Michigan
Mother Ruth Charlotte Ellis is a legendary figure among Detroit’s black LGBTQ community.
10 Tips for LGBT Startup Entrepreneurs
An increasing number of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer professionals are exploring the potential of starting their own company to become an LGBT entrepreneur. However, the harsh reality is, being self-employed can quickly become a burden and headache if not tackled in the right way.
5 Things Your LGBTQ Co-Workers Wish You Knew
A 2011 study reported that 3.8% of the total U.S. adult population identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
Why Pronouns Are Important
A common misconception or trend these days is to say PGPs for Preferred Gender Pronouns. However, for many people, their pronouns are not preferred, they are mandatory.
Pride Flags
Since the original 8-striped Pride flag was debuted in 1978, there have been several variations, the most well-known and commonly used being the six-striped flag.
LGBTQ2S+: What does it mean?
LGBTQ2S+ is an acronym that stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning and Two-Spirit.
What is sexual orientation?
Sexual orientation is different from gender and gender identity.
7 LGBTQ Execs on How Companies Can Celebrate Pride Without Pandering
Slapping a rainbow flag on your brand once a year can come off as condescending. These queer leaders share how to do more than just give lip service to diversity.
The Lesbian Herstory Archives in Brooklyn Contains Queer Treasure
Tucked away on a quiet street in Park Slope, Brooklyn, the Lesbian Herstory Archives contains the world’s largest collection of photographs, periodicals, books, personal letters, T-shirts, buttons and other objects made by, or about, women who love women.
What To Know Before Coming Out At Work, According To 3 People Who’ve Been There
There are a lot of different reasons to come out, but there are just as many reasons for people to avoid coming out, especially at work. While cis and straight people aren't expected to have to announce their gender identities and sexualities, queer folks need to find a balance between living freely and living safely. But do you need to come out at work?
Why Gay Men Make the Best Bosses
America’s most desirable managers all have one thing in common: homosexuality.
Lesbian flag: The history, origins, meaning and symbolism
Firstly, there's a lot of history.
Erica Bougard: 5 facts on the United States heptathlete, Mississippi State alumnus
She is among the most successful individual athlete that has ever gone through Mississippi State. Bougard is a star athlete, advocate and gamer — in more ways than one.
Why Is the French Government So Against Gender-Inclusive Language?
A French deputy education minister called it “the death knell for the use of French in the world.”
Workplace Inclusion & Diversity Still A Distant Dream For The LGBTQ+ Community in India
For many queer and transgender professionals, inclusion and acceptance at the workplace is far from reality.
Beth Ford on what it’s like to be the openly gay female CEO of a Fortune 500 company
Ford, who is No. 2 on Fast Company’s inaugural Queer 50 list, was appointed CEO of Land O’Lakes in 2018.
Queer Signs And What They Tell Us
The only place that I felt I could appropriately learn these terms was by socializing with my LGBTQ Deaf and signing peers.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Workplace Issues: Quick Take
Most Countries and States Do Not Provide Legal Protections for LGBT Employees
Meet Zorros LGBT: Mexico's Openly Gay Soccer Team
There is still a stigma surrounding sexual orientation in the world of sports today. It isn’t until athletes retire that they come out publicly, for fear of being discriminated against on the field, in the locker room, or on social media during their careers.
Trans People Have Existed For Thousands Of Years And Other Things You Should Know About Trans People
A brief history of the first documented cases of transgender individuals, hormone replacement therapy, gender confirmation surgeries, and trans rights.