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Hey guys, Jessica here with a new episode. ?And today, Matt, Steve, and I are looking at ways straight, or cisgender people can be good allies to the LGBTQ community. ?‍?If you are wondering, an ally is someone who has privilege but chooses to stand for and with a marginalized community by taking tangible ongoing actions to dismantle systems of oppression. A good ally to the LGBTQ community chooses to love and support people with a different sexual or gender orientation than theirs and affiliate with them.So what does an ally look like in everyday life? How does a straight person act in Pride festivals or parades? How can a straight person who wants to be an ally show up on social media better?These are the questions we attempt to answer in this episode and much more.Tune in for some actionable steps you can start taking today to show love and support to the LGBT community during this Pride month and beyond.Key Takeaways- Storytime (00:57)- What being an LGBT ally means (17:24)- Making it known you are an ally (22:38)- Actionable steps to be a good ally (30:18)- Research and educate yourself on LGBT issues (30:57)- Performative allyship and how to avoid it (31:41- Get comfortable being uncomfortable (39:50)- Language matters; Don’t assume gender or orientation (42:56)- How to show up on social media better for the LGBT community (52:05)Additional Resources:TICKETS FOR OUR LIVE EVENT CAN BE PURCHASED NOW!!!! Come hang out with us at our first LIVE event. Purchase before June 30th for a discounted price. We can't wait to meet you! https://theboldlogic.com/hilliveALMOST SOLD OUT!!! In honor of Pride Month we created the "Love BOLDly Coloring Book: A coloring book celebrating all kinds of Love". This coloring book it designed to create awareness, spur conversations, and have some fun! These are on sale until June 16th, so grab yours while their hot. https://theboldlogic.com/coloringbookSend us an email at jessica@theboldlogic.comSee everything the HIL Team has to offer by clicking here. https://linktr.ee/theboldlogic