Craft beer is having a moment. It’s trendy, it’s tasty… but according to those who drink craft beer and work in the industry, there’s still something missing—diversity. Those who produce and consume craft beer are mostly white, male, and middle class—in other words, white men … [Read more...] about Cloudwater craft beer is tackling the industry’s diversity problem
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Miss South Africa pageant opens its doors to transgender women
For the first time in South Africa’s beauty pageant history, transgender women are allowed to compete. The Miss South Africa organization published the eligibility news on their website this past Wednesday, a historic move that was met with lots of excitement and approval on … [Read more...] about Miss South Africa pageant opens its doors to transgender women
LEGO unveils its first LGBTQ+ toy set titled ‘Everyone Is Awesome’
Among other things, toy-maker LEGO stands out as a role-model company when it comes to inclusivity and environmental action. Now, the company decided to also celebrate diversity — and inspire others to do so — by unveiling its inaugural LGBTQ+ set, titled 'Everyone Is … [Read more...] about LEGO unveils its first LGBTQ+ toy set titled ‘Everyone Is Awesome’
Instagram adds a new field for your gender identity pronoun preferences
Instagram announced an exciting change to their platform this week—they are introducing a new field where users can specify their preferred gender identity pronouns on their profile. You can add up to four gender identity pronouns next to your name above your bio, which will … [Read more...] about Instagram adds a new field for your gender identity pronoun preferences
ENLACE uses telenovelas to amplify the voices of queer Latinx youth
Navigating adolescence in itself is a gargantuan hurdle that takes a physical, mental, and emotional toll on budding adults. During this time, queer Latinx youth may find themselves at particularly trying crossroads of isolation and discrimination. According to a 2019 focus … [Read more...] about ENLACE uses telenovelas to amplify the voices of queer Latinx youth
