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June is LGBTQ+ Pride month! This is a great opportunity for Thrive Tribe to show its support against homophobia. Love has no sense or reason, and it goes beyond stereotypes. It is nice to think that we are building a future where love has no limits and where everyone can express themselves without the fear of being discriminated or making choices dictated by society.

Do you know the origins of Pride month: In the morning of Saturday 28th June 1969, the LGBTQ+ community rioted following a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a bar in Manhattan, New York City. These protests changed rights for the LGBTQ+ community all over the world. From this event comes the annual reminder to come together, educate and move forward with equality.

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This PRIDE month, why not get together in your teams and implement some of the following celebrational ideas:

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1. Build and listen to a LGBTQ+-based playlist to recognise and celebrate the incredible musical talents of LGBTQ+ See the TT PRIDE 2024 playlist below:

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2. Watch or talk with your team members about LGBTQ+-based films.

See a list of films with starting roles from members from of the LGBTQ+ community, or are based on stories celebrating LGBTQ+ topics here.

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3. Decorate your office with rainbow decorations and themes.

Get the team to decorate the office with rainbows, and be sure to send us pictures of how you decorate your office spaces.

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4. Improve your knowledge of LGBTQ+ community members terms and prefered terminology.

Have a look at the ABC's of LGBTQ+ helpful guide here.

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5. Add the TT Pride Logo to your email signature

You can download this in the attachment below or is on Totem too.

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You can also find a list of some support organisations and charities below;

Stonewall – A vibrant global movement for change made up of the LGBTQ+ community, allies, families and friends. Since day one, Stonewall has fought for freedom, for equality and for potential.

Gender Trust – For all those affected by gender identity issues.

Mind – Mental Health support specifically designed for those who identify as LGBTQ+.

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How are you celebrating PRIDE this year? Be sure to send Trev any pictures of you celebrating it so we can share them loudly and proudly! Send them to Trev here.

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🌈Happy PRIDE month to everyone at Thrive Tribe 😁🌈