The Kennedy Center: Thinking Strategically

Thanks for participating in Thinking strategically: Developing (and Growing) Your Ally Strategy. On this page you’ll find a list of materials that correspond to the learning objectives in today’s session.

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Learning Session Handouts:

• Thinking Strategically Workbook
• Thinking Strategically Questions

Download the guides:

• the guide to being a straight ally: This is the core ally publication referenced in today’s training.
• the guide to being an ally to trans and nonbinary people: This brand new guide will help you learn more about what transgender means and know specific ways that you can be a strong trans ally.
• be not afraid — help is on the way: straight for equality in faith communities: Are you a straight ally of faith? Looking for a way to think about what it means to be a person of faith and an ally to the LGBT community. This guide can help.
• read this…before you put your metatarsals between your maxilla and mandible: straight for equality in healthcare: Already identify as an ally and want to find a way to have a new conversation? Download this guide and share it with your healthcare provider.

Learn More About Straight for Equality Learning Partnerships:

• The 2024 Straight for Equality in the Workplace Catalog: Download this catalog to learn more about all of the workshops 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 workshop with us.

Additional resources:

• equality literacy 101: Choosing to have a conversation often starts with being comfortable with terminology. This quick cheat sheet will help get you caught up on the right words to use.
• 10 things you can do as an ally: Looking for ways to go beyond what was covered in the session? This list may offer some good ideas.
• International Laws: Find out what the laws in places around the globe are when it comes to LGBT rights and equality. From ILGA.
• CenterLink, The Community of LGBTQ Centers: Serving over 270 LGBTQ community centers across the country in 45 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, as well as centers in Canada,  China, and Australia, CenterLink assists newly forming community centers and helps strengthen existing LGBTQ centers, through networking opportunities for center leaders, peer-based technical assistance and training, and a variety of capacity building services.
• Freedom For All Americans: Legislative Tracker: Click on the bill to read more information about it, including sponsors, latest action, and its status. Below the chart, you’ll see a density map on where the most legislation is being considered.
• 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.