At The Center, we celebrate everyone for who they are. We know that when we show up as allies, we are actively working to strengthen the bonds within our community and beyond, whether that be one-on-one with our families and friends or on a larger scale within a group that shares a common goal.
Ally (verb) – to unite or form a connection or relation.
Promoting and encouraging allyship is important for everyone and helps to make the world a more inclusive and affirming place. The impact of LGBTQ-specific allyship also extends beyond benefitting queer identities by decreasing the likelihood of implicit and explicit bias, and removing barriers to true inclusion. We encourage you to activate your allyship and be an active accomplice in supporting marginalized communities.
Effective allies are:
Choosing to be an ally is a continual, intentional commitment to support all of those facing oppression or disadvantage regardless of identity. Discrimination and oppression don’t simply disappear when allies back down or remain silent. So be bold and take risks!
Interested in learning more about LGBTQ inclusion and how to create a more affirming workplace? Check out The Center’s LGBTQ Workplace Inclusion Workshops.