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| | Meet a few of NPR's LGBTQ+ employees and read about how they're telling their stories. |
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Producers are like Swiss army knives! I do everything from booking guests to writing scripts and articles to pitching and producing radio segments. Being queer is a huge part of who I am. Using our lived experiences to bring depth and diversity to the stories we tell only makes us stronger. |
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I look at the world through my lens as a Black woman who is queer. Growing up, I didn't always notice folks like myself in the journalism I consumed. Whether I'm working on a story specifically about LGBTQ issues or not, I seek diverse sources because that's how we'll genuinely expand our audience. |
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I love the community we've built with each other. In 2022, I broke my back and was paralyzed from the waist down in a rock-climbing accident. I got hundreds of well wishes from people at NPR — even people I didn't know very well or at all. There's a lot of love and support here. I think NPR is proud to give a platform to all voices and I love seeing employees tell stories that are meaningful to them. |
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| Sasha Solovyeva, web team designer |
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Growing up as a queer kid in Russia, I couldn't write stories I cared about and I had to filter myself with my coworkers. Because of this, it has been incredibly meaningful to work at NPR, where I can do what I love. I try to create digital experiences that appeal to a diverse audience. It's been a great joy. Doing it in a place full of queer role models has been the cherry on top. |
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You might see more religious groups at Pride events this year. The progressive Interfaith Alliance group, which involves Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus and others, has organized a national initiative called Faith for Pride. The project aims to counter anti-LGBTQ+ messages and legislation across the U.S. How comfortable are you with the word "queer?" While its usage is growing more popular with Gen Z, there's debate about whether the term should be used at all. Here's a brief look at the complex history of the word. (via LAist) Target, The North Face, Bud Light and others have all faced backlash this year for their pro-LGBTQ+ campaigns. While some companies have held to their convictions, others have stumbled. Experts say consistency and intentionality are essential to building trust with the LGBTQ+ community during and beyond Pride. LGBTQ+ influencers and creatives say they're seeing fewer opportunities this year as brands rethink how they participate in Pride amid boycotts. Erik Gordon, a clinical professor at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, said companies have found themselves in a culture war and now risk alienating both their liberal and conservative markets. |
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