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Useful Resources For Better Team Building During Pride Month

Justin · Jun 24, 2021

In celebration of Pride Month, we are committing to learn even more about how we can create an inclusive, equitable workplace for everyone.

Here are a few resources that we’ve found valuable.

LGBTQ+ STEM ICONS

This course from Code Academy offers an opportunity to learn more about important figures in the LGBTQ+ tech community.

These are amazing people who have paved the way for LGBTQ+ inclusivity in tech. Many of their accomplishments in tech affect the technology we use today, and the LGBTQ+ activism they have led has influenced LGBTQ+ acceptance in the modern world.

– Code Academy

Link here: https://www.codecademy.com/learn/lgbtq-stem-icons

TRACKING LGBTQ+ -RELATED LEGISLATION NATIONWIDE

Legislation is being introduced around the country to limit the rights of Trans people. To understand where and how this legislation is being implemented, follow the Freedom For All Americans and ACLU links below.

During the 2021 legislative session dozens of states will consider legislation related to LGBTQ discrimination. Some bills will seek to advance the comprehensive nondiscrimination laws that LGBTQ people so sorely need, while others will almost certainly attempt to single out and target LGBTQ people for unfair and unequal treatment. Freedom for All Americans is tracking each relevant bill in our 2021 Legislative Tracker, in partnership with the Equality Federation.

– Freedom for All Americans website
Legislative Tracker: Anti-Transgender Legislation

https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights/transgender-rights/trans-rights-under-attack-2020

4 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR WORKPLACE EQUITABLE FOR TRANS PEOPLE

Creating a safe, inclusive work space is paramount to good company culture. That means investing the necessary time and resources, and being an active listener. This quick piece from NPR gives a few examples on how to begin the process of building that strong company culture.

Even if employers and coworkers genuinely want to be inclusive, they often aren’t sure where to start. Here are four ways that you can make your workplace — digital or otherwise — more welcoming and equitable for trans people.

– NPR website

https://www.npr.org/2020/06/02/867780063/4-ways-to-make-your-workplace-equitable-for-trans-people

Blog Pride Month, Team Building

You can watch the entire interview with @bernardworthy from our Spring Demo Day on the CTD YouTube page. youtu.be/_hkVu4WQ2N4?t=…

About 3 days ago

“It’s not about the loan. It’s about being inclusive. We’re using rules-based algorithms to make sure someone’s credit worthiness is more fairly judged than just looking at their credit score.” pic.twitter.com/y9lAMi585t

About 3 days ago

Bernard Worthy, co-founder and CEO of @LoanWellHQ, joined us at our Spring Demo Day to share more about his journey as an entrepreneur, goals for Loanwell, and the lasting partnership his team has created with Code the Dream. pic.twitter.com/amQF112GCJ

About 3 days ago

So good to see our friends at @OneTen on @CBS, spreading the word: Employers who look past traditional college requirements can find the kind of smart, resilient, hard-working employees that drive industry and innovation! youtube.com/watch?v=tk_Iie…

About 4 days ago

@mattBernius @daisy_magnus Thanks for spreading the word, Matt!

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