Each June, Pride Month recognizes and celebrates LGBTQ+ people around the world. It also recalls the 1969 Stonewall uprising and is an opportunity to raise awareness of issues still facing this community. On June 19, Pride month intersects with Juneteenth—a day that recognizes the end of slavery in the United States and emphasizes education and achievement among Black Americans.

Throughout history, the Black community and the LGBTQ+ communities have worked hand-in-hand towards collective liberation. The courage and determination of LGBTQ persons of color helped galvanize the LGBTQ+ community and paved the way for future activism. Without decades of effective coalition-building and community organizing among minority groups, progress would not have been possible.

Intersectional allyship is a concept that recognizes and addresses the intersecting forms of oppression and discrimination faced by individuals who belong to multiple marginalized groups. It involves actively supporting and advocating for individuals who experience overlapping systems of disadvantage based on their race, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status, disability, or other aspects of their identity.

This month and moving forward, advocates and allies in the workplace should make a conscious effort to learn about issues concerning minority communities through an intersectional lens. Only then can we as a society truly attempt to liberate marginalized communities.

Join the conversation as Dr. Tiffany Ingram, DEI Advisor at OurOffice, Khia Davis, Manager Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Engagement at LS Power, and Dr. Xavier Clark, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Analyst, Influencer, and Content Creator at Almost Zaymous discuss the state of allyship in the workplace, discuss the barriers faced in supporting employees with intersecting identities, and insight on how organizations can develop a culture of inclusivity for all persons regardless of race, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

Executives and leaders, as well as HR and DEI professionals and champions across organizations of any type and size, will benefit from learning about the following at this webinar:

• The current state of allyship in the workplace and the myths around it.
• Advantages and challenges of practicing intersectional allyship in the workplace.
• How to create an inclusive work environment where all employers are included and feel a sense of belonging.

We look forward to seeing you at the webinar.