What is LGBTQ?

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and queer people (LGBTQ) have been publicly advocating for equal rights and responsibilities within U.S. society since the late 1960’s. The United States has made considerable progress in its acceptance of sexual diversity, as it has in racial and religious diversity.

Why do businesses and the CBC use the acronym LGBT2Q+?

Businesses and the CBC often simply employ LGBT as a proxy for any longer acronym, private activist groups often employ LGBTQ+, whereas public health providers favour the more inclusive LGBT2Q+ to accommodate twin spirited indigenous peoples.

What are the different support lines for the LGBTQ community?

Support Hotlines 1 LGBTQIA Support Lines. These toll-free lines are staffed by either trained LGBTQIA youth or adults, or by trained youth or adults that are LGBTQ friendly. 2 General Support Lines. Crisis Text Line is the free, 24/7, confidential text message service for people in crisis. 3 Topic Specific Support Lines.

How is the LGBTQ workforce different today?

The LGBTQ workforce is far more racially diverse and more likely to include women, transgender employees, and people with more varied sexual orientations than in the past, particularly among younger generations. Of LGBTQ employees under age 35, 28% are people of color who identify as women, versus just 2% of those aged 55 or older.