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10 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY

By: Kayla McDonald Taking a stance for diversity and inclusion is not just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. And while society has made some major progress over the years in accepting and promoting the rights of  Queer individuals, anti-gay legislation and movements continue to hinder those in the LGBTQ+ community. This is why it’s more important than ever to be proactive and show support. Whether you know someone personally who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) and even if you’re looking for ways to help , I’ve listed 10 simple ideas below to consider. 10 Ways To Support The LGBTQ+ Community : Learn more about becoming a Straight Ally Display a symbol of Pride on your website or social media page Volunteer to help support a social cause for the LGBTQ+ community  Donate to a Queer-owned business or organization  Encourage healthy conversations about LGBTQ+ issues Read a Gay-friendly book or watch a documentary   Attend or sponsor a LGBT e...