5 things / U.S. Supreme Court

Hi there -

This week began with the announcement from the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that it's illegal for employers to discriminate against people who are LGBTQ, or assumed to be. Attorneys are hopeful that this precedent can lead to a federal ban on LGBTQ discrimination in housing and public accommodations (things like stores and restaurants). 

This week ended with Juneteenth, a holiday to celebrate the emancipation of enslaved people. The date commemorates when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas. Texas was the first U.S. state to make Juneteenth a state holiday, and 46 others have since followed suit. Only three recognize it as a paid holiday.

Had you heard of Juneteenth prior to recently? If not, why do you think that is? I learned of it only a few years ago.

Here are a few more things that inspired me, and why they're relevant:

Again, a question to consider: which of the above best practices can you borrow to use within your own organization?

Thanks for all you do to build a more inclusive world.

All the best-

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