📚 Event Theme Library
💡 Content Planning: Select appropriate themes based on your audience's knowledge level and learning objectives—and check the LGBTQ+ awareness calendar for inspiration to plan meaningful events throughout the year, not just in June.
What This Library Offers
This curated collection provides ready-to-implement event themes for workplace LGBTQ+ education and engagement throughout the year. Use this as a planning tool to build a year-round education calendar that goes beyond June and addresses the specific identities and issues most relevant to your workplace community.
📖 Foundation Topics (Beginner Level)
📚 LGBTQ+ 101
Basic terminology, identity spectrum, and allyship fundamentals. Perfect for organizations starting their inclusion journey.
💬 Pronouns in the Workplace
How to share, ask for, and use pronouns respectfully. Includes policy considerations and best practices.
🤝 Allyship Basics
What it means to be an ally, common mistakes to avoid, and actionable steps for support.
🏳️🌈 Sexual Orientation 101
Understanding different sexual orientations, dispelling myths, and creating inclusive environments.
🌟 Gender Identity vs. Sexual Orientation
Clarifying the differences between gender identity and sexual orientation for foundational understanding.
📋 Inclusive Language & Communication
Best practices for inclusive communication in workplace settings and avoiding harmful language.
🎓 Identity-Specific Topics (Intermediate Level)
🏳️⚧️ Trans and Nonbinary 101/TGX+
Understanding transgender experiences, workplace transition support, and inclusive policies.
💜 Multisexual (MSPEC) / Bi+ Identities
Addressing bi-erasure, understanding multisexual identities (bisexual, pansexual, omnisexual), and creating inclusive spaces.
🖤 Asexual & Aromantic Spectrum
Understanding ace/aro identities and creating inclusive workplace cultures for all orientations.
💛 Intersex Awareness & Inclusion
Understanding intersex experiences, medical autonomy, and creating supportive workplace environments.
🌈 Gender Expression & Presentation
Exploring how people express gender through clothing, behavior, and appearance in professional settings.
⚧️ Understanding Nonbinary Identities
Deep dive into nonbinary, genderfluid, and other gender-diverse identities and workplace inclusion.
🎯 Advanced & Intersectional Topics
🌈 Intersectionality
Understanding how multiple identities intersect and impact LGBTQ+ experiences in the workplace.
🧠 Neuroqueer
Supporting employees with intersecting neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ identities.
👔 LGBTQ+ Leadership
Developing and supporting LGBTQ+ leaders, creating advancement opportunities.
🌍 Awareness & Community Topics
🎬 LGBTQ+ Film Screening & Discussion
Documentary or film screening followed by facilitated discussion on themes and issues.
🧠 Mental Health & LGBTQ+ Wellness
Addressing mental health challenges specific to LGBTQ+ individuals and workplace support.
📖 LGBTQ+ Literature & Storytelling
Book clubs, author talks, or storytelling events featuring LGBTQ+ voices and experiences.
🎨 Pride Art & Creativity Workshop
Creative expression through art, writing, or other mediums celebrating LGBTQ+ identity.
🏥 LGBTQ+ Health Awareness
Health disparities, inclusive healthcare, and wellness resources for the community.
👥 Coming Out Support & Stories
Sharing experiences, providing resources, and creating supportive environments.
💼 LGBTQ+ Professional Development
Career advancement, networking, and professional skills specifically for LGBTQ+ employees.
🏠 LGBTQ+ Family & Parenting
Support for LGBTQ+ parents, chosen families, and inclusive family policies.
🌍 Global LGBTQ+ Perspectives
Understanding LGBTQ+ experiences across different cultures and countries.
📅 Pride History & Milestones
Educational sessions on LGBTQ+ history, civil rights progress, and significant events.