{"id":525,"date":"2023-12-14T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beacon.community\/Glow\/?p=525"},"modified":"2023-12-09T12:27:49","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T12:27:49","slug":"reflections-from-lgbtqia2s-affinity-group-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beacon.community\/Glow\/2023\/12\/reflections-from-lgbtqia2s-affinity-group-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Reflections from LGBTQIA2S+ Affinity Group Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Challenges for the LGBTQIA2S+ Community:<\/strong> This year has brought unique difficulties for the LGBTQIA2S+ community in the U.S., with over 500 bills threatening rights, especially those of transgender youth, according to the ACLU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local Initiatives at Ross School of Business:<\/strong> At the Ross School of Business, Out For Business (OFB), the LGBTQIA2S+ graduate student affinity group, is actively fostering visibility and acceptance through community-based programs. Notable events include OUTx, an evening of student-driven storytelling, and MBgAy, an annual drag show for charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights from Out Week:<\/strong> This fall’s OUTx was part of Out Week, offering diverse educational, social, and professional development opportunities for LGBTQIA2S+ students and allies. Three key moments from OUTx and Out Week include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Keynote Speaker’s Insight:<\/strong> Andrea James, a media-trained filmmaker and consumer activist, emphasized looking to the past to shape the future in a world of uncertainty. The idea that “the future is behind us” resonated with students, guiding discussions on the evolution of business and society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Healthcare Panel Insights:<\/strong> OFB collaborated with the Ross Health and Life Sciences Club to host a panel on LGBTQIA2S+ healthcare. Insights from Shanna K. Kattari shed light on healthcare disparities, emphasizing the limitations of marriage benefits in covering various health-related needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Fireside Chat with Chasten Buttigieg:<\/strong> Out Week concluded with a Fireside Chat featuring Chasten Buttigieg, LGBTQIA2S+ rights advocate and husband of politician Pete Buttigieg. The conversation, moderated by Emma Jabour, explored intersections of identity and allyship, stressing the importance of building coalitions across diverse backgrounds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Fast Collaboration and Community Impact:<\/strong> The Fireside Chat with Chasten Buttigieg came together quickly, showcasing the power of fast-moving collaborations across campus. The events, organized with planning and communication support, facilitated meaningful conversations and community engagement, underlining the significance of building a better business world at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The success of these initiatives reflects the commitment and resources available at Ross and the University of Michigan to create an inclusive and supportive environment for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals.
    Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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