What does it mean to be an ally to the Lgbtq community?

Being an ally means: supporting equal rights for everyone – regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender or religion. doing what you can to call out discrimination and to fight for equality. trying to make the world a better place for anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+.

How do I become an ally to the Lgbtq community in the workplace?

For us LGBTQ folks in a place of privilege:

1. Hold coworkers, management, and leadership accountable. Your privilege may come in the form of race, gender identity, career choice, or current role.
2. Be a safe space.
3. Be your full self at work.
4. Be a leader.

What is Ally training?

Ally Training – LGBTQ+ Advocacy in STEM. SAFE ZONE ALLY TRAINING WORKSHOPS. Safe Zone Ally Training Workshops are interactive training sessions that seek to raise awareness for LGBTQ+ inclusion in STEM and create a visible network of allies to foster a supportive atmosphere for LGBTQ+ individuals.

What can schools do for Lgbtq?

5 Things You Can Do to Support Your LGBTQ Students

• Post Safe Space Signs. You can designate your classroom a “safe zone” through stickers or posters on your classroom door.
• Start an LGBTQ Organization at Your School.
• Stand Up Against Homophobia.
• Integrate LGBTQ Topics into the Curriculum.
• Pursue Professional Development.

What is the straight ally flag for?

The Straight Ally flag is using the black-white “colors” of the heterosexual flag as a field, it adds a large rainbow colored “A” (for “Ally”) to indicate straight support for the Gay Pride/Equal Marriage movement.

How can I be active ally?

8 Ways To Be a (Better) Ally

1. Research, research and more research! Link.
2. Listen! Link.
3. Don’t practice “performative allyship.”
4. Speak up in your own social circles. Link.
5. Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Link.
6. Learn from your mistakes. Link.
7. Amplify the voices and messages of BIPOC! Link.
8. Show up! Link.