Link USA the LGBTQ+ Insurance Network

?? Join Us for the Link-USA New York Chapter's Holiday Happy Hour! Wrap up 2024 with an evening of connection, community, and celebration! ?? ??Get Your Tickets Here: https://lnkd.in/eqWX_H4n ?? Where: The Dickens Bar, NYC ?? When: December 12th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST ? Come as you are or in your most festive attire—whether that's your finest holiday outfit or a fabulously questionable sweater. Let's celebrate the season together! ?? ?? Tickets: $20 Includes: Light bites, an open bar, and plenty of holiday cheer. ?? Space is limited, and tickets are going fast. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today! ?? Get Your Tickets Here: https://lnkd.in/eqWX_H4n We can't wait to see you there!

Link USA-Chicago had an amazing time at the networking happy hour last week! Thank you to everyone that joined us and stay tuned for our next event!

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, when we aim to remember the past, present, and future victims of transphobia around the world. We're living in dark times. Many people feel threatened, ignored, and marginalized. Some take out their fears on the even more marginalized, including the transgender community. There is room in the insurance industry, in London, in the United Kingdom, and all across the world, for all of us. All of us. All we need do is seek common cause and share our common humanity. To debate without rancour. To question without seeking blame. Let us reject the victimization and marginalization of others. Let us extend the hands of love and understanding. Call out the action, the deed, not the person. There but for the grace of whatever-you-believe-in go all of us. We were due to post an interview with the wonderful and insightful Samantha Jayne Nelson today. Sadly, we ran out of time to do the interview justice and have it posted today. Rest assured that it is coming soon and will be well worth the wait. If you know Samantha, you know how true that is... If you need our permission to do a good deed today, you have it. Try to do someone a good turn. Karma compounds. {Picture credit: Evident Change}

We are excited to remind you about Link New York's Monthly Networking Happy Hour tomorrow! Join us at The Dickens from 6pm - 8pm to meet other LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies from the insurance industry. Hope to see you there! RSVP below! ?? RSVP -> https://lnkd.in/eKyppMjh

Link Chicago is hosting our next Networking Happy Hour this Wednesday, November 20th! Join us in the heart of North Halsted at Sidetrack! Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! Drinks will be available for purchase, and we have the Sidebar reserved, just look for our Link banner. ?? This is a great opportunity to meet other LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies from the insurance industry. Hope to see you there! RSVP -> https://lnkd.in/g9BwiTGy

At Link-USA, we proudly observe Transgender Awareness Week (November 13-19) and honor Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20). This week, we reflect on the resilience, courage, and contributions of the transgender community. We also remember and uplift the voices of those we have lost to violence and injustice. Together, we are committed to encouraging our industry and the world that it is important that everyone is able to work and live authentically and safely. Let's stand united in creating a future rooted in inclusivity, dignity, and respect. ?? ?? ?? ?? #TransAwarenessWeek #TransDayOfRemembrance #LGBTQInclusion #LinkUSA

Thank you to all who joined Link-USA New York at the The Museum of Modern Art for an evening of queer art and community. And a special thanks to our amazing MoMA tour guide, George Benson! Don’t forget to RSVP to New York’s next Happy Hour on Thursday, 11/21! ?? https://lnkd.in/eckqc6sd Kristen Bennett, Nathan Moberg, Chris Reilly, Julie Balakrishnan, Sam Sanders, Pual Kang, Jay Brancaleone, CAPI, Brandie Linton, CAPI, CPRIA, Cynthia Jenkins, Dymphna Menéndez, AU-M, CPCU, MBA, Khalid Brammer-Blackman, Andi Honeycutt

If you're looking for a way to surround yourself with community, positivity, and amazing art, you still have 24 hours to get your tickets to Link USA New York's Night at the MoMA on Saturday, November 9th at 4pm. There is a limited supply, so grab yours before they're gone. We can't wait to see you there! Get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/g_BbVZwe

We are not going anywhere. Emotions are raw and many people including those in the LGBTQ+ community, are feeling uncertainty about the future. The LGBTQ+ community has a rich history of courage and perseverance. We have been tested before and have emerged stronger. We can do it again. Change may not come as quickly or easily as we hope, but each step forward builds on the progress made by those who came before. Stay connected with supportive networks and communities. To our LGBTQ+ friends, families, and allies, lean into safe spaces like Link USA where you are valued, celebrated, and advocated for. Together we will continue the work that makes our industry, the nation, and the world a place for all people.

Time is ticking down! ? Get your tickets to join Link-USA's New York chapter at the MoMA for an afternoon of LGBTQ+ art and fun on Saturday, Nov. 9th at 4pm. ?? ?? Tickets are only $25 and limited so take a quick break before putting on your Halloween costume and grab yours today! ?? ?? Secure your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/g_BbVZwe