Verizon: LGBTQ+ Allyship — What’s Next?

Thanks for joining our Straight for Equality in the Workplace learning session! Here you will find information and resources to help you continue your ally journey. Want to provide feedback on this session? Still have questions about the content? Send us an e-mail at [email protected] today.

Find a PFLAG group in your community:

• Find a PFLAG chapter in the US: pflag.org/find-a-chapter

• Find a PFLAG group globally: pflag.org/intlfamilygroups

• Learn more about PFLAG Connects Communities meetings: pflag.org/connects/communities 

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!

General Resources:

• Movement Advancement Project: Equality Maps

• Freedom for All Americans: Legislative Tracker

• The White House: President Biden to Sign Historic Executive Order Advancing LGBTQI+ Equality During Pride Month

LGBTQ Curricular Laws:

• Movement Advancement Project: LGBTQ Curricular Laws

• GLSEN: Inclusive Curricular Standards 

Creating Safe Schools:

• Movement Advancement Project: Safe Schools Laws

• GLSEN: Federal, State, and Local Policy

Conversion Therapy Bans: 

• Movement Advancement Project: Conversion Therapy

• The Trevor Project: Ending Conversion Therapy

Public Accommodation Protections:

• Movement Advancement Project: Public Accommodations

• Freedom for All Americans: The Importance of Public Accommodation Protections

Fair Housing:

• Movement Advancement Project: Fair Housing

• National Fair Housing Alliance: LGBTQ

Access to Credit:

• Movement Advancement Project: Access to Credit

• Experian: Financial Inclusion and the LGBTQ Community: Challenges Persist

Voting Rights: 

• Movement Advancement Project: Voting Rights

• HeadCount: LGBTQ+ And Voting Rights

Global Issues: 

• Equaldex: Explore the progress of LGBTQ+  rights across the world.

• ILGA: Sexual Orientation Laws

• Williams Institute: Social Acceptance of LGBTI People in 175 Countries and Locations

• Ipsos: LGBT+ Pride 2021 Global Survey

Take Action: 

• Stay informed: PFLAG Action Alerts

• Talk about it: Some to Talk About Live

• Be an advocate (if it is safe): PFLAG National Advocacy

• Vote with your wallet: HRC Corporate Equality | NBC News
  

Connect locally:

• CenterLink: LGBTQ Community Centers

• Equality Federation: Member Organizations