Aired Sep 26, 2019
Something to Talk About: September 2019
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for EqualityTM program to create conversation about LGBTQ issues. Each month we’ll offer an article on LGBTQ topics and suggest a few questions you can use to lead a discussion.
Have feedback about how your conversation went? Let us know by emailing [email protected].
12 Things You Should Never Say to Your LGBTQ Coworkers
Source: Business Insider
Author: Canela LĂłpez
Questions for Discussion:
- Do you agree with the 12 things the author included on their list? Is there anything you would add? Anything you would take away or update in some way?
- If you identify as LGBTQ+, and feel comfortable sharing, have you ever had experiences like those outlined on this list? If you identify as an ally, what would you do if you heard a friend or colleague making statements or asking questions outlined on this list?
- Does your group have plans for October 8 when the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on workplace discrimination cases? Has your organization taken a public position about the cases that will be heard?