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“I don’t care what somebody in the White House says. You’ve got to take care of your employees. We have to put people first.” We’re seeing a lot of organizations right now moving away from DEI efforts, ending participation in Pride parades and funding related nonprofits. But these efforts were largely performative anyways. Hear from co-hosts of Inclusive AF, Katee Van Horn and Jackye Clayton on the Better Together Arizona podcast on how businesses are navigating DEI and merit in today’s workplace: https://lnkd.in/gm4PUzDC #BetterTogetherAZ #BetterTogetherArizona #LGBTQPodcasts #DEI #DEIMeaning #WhatIsDEI #DEIInTheWorkplace

?? ?? Arizona Gives Day is coming up on Tuesday, April 1 ?? but early giving starts today, March 11! Your donations matter more than ever before. ?? When you invest in ONE Community Foundation, you’re giving vital support in critical times. Join us in championing ?? ?? LGBTQ+ inclusion in Arizona by donating to the ONE Community Foundation through Arizona Gives Day by April 1st: https://lnkd.in/g85gZG3b #AZGivesDay #ArizonaGivesDay AZ Impact for Good

Happy International Women’s Day! ?? On March 8th, we celebrate the advancements and achievements of women worldwide while also raising awareness around the ongoing fight towards gender equality. “The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization, but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights.” -Gloria Steinem ?? ? #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #IWD #InternationalWomensDay

“There are 530,000 collegiate athletes in the United States…and I think less than 10 are transgender.” It’s important to look at the numbers. ?? There is a political narrative in our country right now that makes it easy to lose logic and perspective. When you actually talk to women who play sports–who have played sports in K-12, college, and professional sports–[transgender athletes] are not a concern that is top of mind. They want to talk about fairness, pay equity, and appropriate facilities. They want to talk about a real investment in women’s sports. Transgender people being included in sports is not a top issue. Learn more about the future of transgender athletes in collegiate sports and more repercussions from Trump-era LGBTQ+ policies on the latest episode of the Better Together Arizona podcast with President of Equality Arizona, Michael Soto: https://lnkd.in/gZdBgG9x #BetterTogetherAZ #BetterTogetherArizona #LGBTQPodcasts #TrumpLGBTQPolicies #TrumpLGBTQRights #TransgenderAthletes #NCAATransgenderAthletes

In March, ONE Community celebrates #WomensHistoryMonth - when we honor the incredible women in the LGBTQ+ community and beyond who paved the way for progress, equality, and love. The theme for Women’s History Month 2025 is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations” ?? ? #HerStory

“Black women per capita are the most educated and qualified people in the country, but are they being treated as such?” ?? ??? Tune in to the latest episode of the Better Together Arizona podcast to hear from three leaders in the Arizona Black Community: Teniqua Broughton, Matthew Whitaker, Ph.D., and Dr. Velma Trayham. On the topic of DEI and recent attacks: “DEI is merit-based, and most of the folks who are accusing it of not being merit-based got where they are not because of merit. If it was about merit, we would be recruiting more Black people, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.” ?? ?? Catch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gP_YZFDR #BetterTogetherAZ #LGBTQPodcasts #BlackHistoryMonth #StateOfBlackArizona #BlackChamberOfArizona #ArizonaBlackChamberOfCommerce #ArizonaBlackHistoryMonth

How do you become your most authentic self? ? “Part of the journey of exploring our artistic abilities–or any of our abilities–is embracing ourselves.” Tune in to the latest episode of Better Together Arizona to learn from two artists and leaders in the Phoenix Black community: Ashley LaRae Sampson and Ciera Holston of StylePHX–both of whom returned to AZ after starting their careers elsewhere. The conversation highlights how art can be used to heal, express, and find balance–and why artistry goes hand-in-hand with running a successful business. ?? ?? Watch or listen now: https://lnkd.in/gK4zfF2S #BetterTogetherAZ #LGBTQPodcasts #BlackHistoryMonth #AfricanAmericansAndTheArts #AfricanAmericansAndTheArtsBlackHistoryMonth

Come and climb with us! ???? Let’s conquer cancer together. Saturday, Feb 22 | 7-11am | South Mountain Park Help the fight against cancer by joining ONE Community in celebrating Angela's journey to remission and supporting her as the 2025 Climb to Conquer Cancer Executive Ambassador. "I'm climbing because I'm fortunate enough to be in remission, and it's my turn to pay it forward. I want to use my platform to remind my peers about the importance of early detection." - ONE Community President and Co-Founder, Angela Hughey Donations go to support the American Cancer Society. Join the ONE Community team this Saturday at South Mountain Park: https://lnkd.in/gSUVzVMG #ClimbToConquerCancer #PhxClimb

“By losing the Office of Diversity, we are losing one of our best weapons for preventing extremism in Scottsdale,” says Scottsdale City Councilwoman Solange Whitehead Hear more from Councilwoman Whitehead on the Better Together Arizona Podcast following the Feb 11th City of Scottsdale Council vote ending the city’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion. There was no public outreach or data to support the need for this action, and Whitehead reported to receive more opposition emails than ever before. Learn more about this action and how ONE Community and others are showing up for equality in Scottsdale: https://lnkd.in/g96pW3Z2 #BetterTogetherArizona #BetterTogetherAZ #LGBTQPodcasts #BestLGBTQPodcasts #LGBTQPodcast #GoodLGBTQPodcast #ScottsdaleCityCouncil #SolangeWhitehead #SolangeWhiteheadScottsdale #DEI #DiversityAndInclusion #Diversity #ScottsdaleForAll #LoveAZ #OpenAZ

This President’s Day, we reflect on the progress we’ve made and the work still ahead in the fight for equality. Throughout history, LGBTQ+ voices have shaped our nation, and we continue to advocate for a future where everyone is free to live authentically. Let’s honor the leaders—past, present, and future—who stand for justice, inclusion, and love. Equality isn’t partisan—it’s patriotic. ???? ? #PresidentsDay