2019 GABLE Conference: What Would You Do?

Thanks for joining the PFLAG National and Straight for Equality session, What Would You Do: Advanced Ally Responses to Tough Scenarios, at the 2019 GABLE Conference Here you will find information and resources to help you continue your ally journey. 

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Download the scenarios we discussed here.

Learn More About PFLAG National Partnerships and Straight for Equality Learning Sessions:

• PFLAG Partnership Benefits: Looking for a way to boost your organization’s diversity and inclusion efforts? Becoming a PFLAG National Partner is a great way to meet you goal.
   
• The 2020 Straight for Equality in the Workplace Catalog: Download this catalog to learn more about all of the learning sessions currently available through the Straight for Equality in the Workplace learning program.
   
• Learning Partner Benefits:  This one page document highlights the benefits our clients receive when they book a learning session with PFLAG National and Straight for Equality.

PFLAG National & Straight for Equality Publications:

• the guide to being a straight ally: This is the core ally publication referenced in today’s training.
   
• the guide to being a trans ally: This guide will help you learn more about what transgender means and know specific ways that you can be a strong trans ally.
   
• Our Children: A must read for anyone looking to learn more about how to support LGBTQ loved ones. Also available in Spanish!
   
• Our Trans Loved Ones: For parents and families who would like to accept, support, and celebrate a trans loved one. Also available in Spanish!

Research & Data: 

• A Workplace Divided: Understanding the Climate for LGBTQ Workers Nationwide: A Workplace Divided surveyed over 800 LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ workers and complements HRC’s history of work, the Corporate Equality Index, and on systems-level change with major private sector employers

• Out in the World. Securing LGBT Rights in the Global Marketplace: Out in the World was released by the Center for Talent Innovation in January 2016 and analyzes some of the most significant challenges that multinational corporations face in the global marketplace when corporate policy conflicts with anti-LGBT laws in the countries where they do business.

• Straight for Equality Workplace resources: Still need more? Check out our full workplace resource area for even more details on workplace issues, external resources, other learning opportunities, and advanced tools.

Additional Resources: 

Below you will find direct links to all of the organizations, resources, and campaigns referenced throughout this session. You can also find additional recommendations for allies at any point on their journey by going to straightforequality.org/allyspectrum.

Organizations & Campaigns

• Everyone is Gay
• GLSEN
• Human Rights Campaign
• I’m From Driftwood
• I’ll Go With You Campaign
• It Gets Better
• National Center for Transgender Equality
• National LGBTQ+ Task Force
• No H8 Campaign
• Queer Christian Fellowship

Books & Movies

• Bully
• For the Bible Tells Me So
• Gay America: Struggle for Equality
• Gay Revolution: The Story of the Struggle 
• How to Survive a Plague
• National Geographic: The Gender Revolution
• ​Screaming Queens
• Torah Queeries: Weekly Commentaries on the Hebrew Bible
• Transgender History (2nd Edition)