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The Secret Gay Lives of Historical Figures: Sara Josephine Baker

By insureelliot | June 29, 2023

By: Bryan K. Ludeña Campoverde At the turn of the last century, many people remained skeptical of both germ theory and preventative medicine. However, one public health official challenged these beliefs and single-handedly saved thousands of lives. Sara Josephine Baker, the director of the Bureau of Child Hygiene in the New York City Health Department, transformed … Read more

The Secret Gay Lives of Historical Figures: Leonardo da Vinci

By insureelliot | June 23, 2023

By: Bryan K. Ludeña Campoverde Uncovering Leonardo’s Sexual Orientation Leonardo da Vinci is widely known for his artistic genius and innovative scientific discoveries, but his personal life has been shrouded in mystery. However, recent research suggests that he may have been gay, and that his sexuality played a significant role in his life and work. … Read more

The Secret Gay Lives of Historical Figures: April Ashley

By stampfe | June 16, 2023

By: Bryan K. Ludeña Campoverde A Life of Courage and Transformation April Ashley, born George Jamieson in Liverpool in 1935, lived a life marked by challenges, rejection, and eventual triumph. At 25, she made history by undergoing one of the earliest gender reassignment surgeries, becoming one of the world’s first visible LGBT icons. Despite her hardships, … Read more

The Secret Queer Lives of Historical Figures: Nikola Tesla

By insureelliot | June 5, 2023

By: Bryan K. Ludeña Campoverde Nikola Tesla’s personal life has been the subject of much speculation, and there is no definitive proof of his sexual orientation. However, some evidence suggests that Tesla may have been gay. In addition to his close friendship with Robert Underwood Johnson, Tesla also had a strong emotional attachment to his … Read more

Unlocking the Benefits of Reminiscence for Improved Mental Health

By insureelliot | May 1, 2023

Reminiscing about positive memories can have a significant impact on mental health and well-being.

Mastering the Art of Courageous Conversations

By insureelliot | April 24, 2023

By: Bryan K. Ludeña Campoverde Introduction Difficult conversations can be challenging, but they are often necessary for resolving conflicts and building stronger relationships. In the context of promoting greater equality, having difficult conversations can be particularly important for addressing issues of discrimination, bias, and systemic inequalities. In this blog post, we will provide tips and … Read more

Mentorship for Equality

By insureelliot | April 14, 2023

By: Bryan K. Ludeña Campoverde From the earliest days of human history, mentorship has played a crucial role in our personaland professional growth. It is a practice that has been passed down from generation togeneration and has evolved over time to reflect the changing needs of society. Today,mentorship is more important than ever as a … Read more

From Diversity to Social Responsibility: The Conversations We Need to Have

By insureelliot | April 10, 2023

By: Bryan K. Ludeña Campoverde In today’s rapidly changing world, it’s more important than ever to have open and honestconversations about the issues that matter. By talking about topics such as diversity andinclusion, mental health, environmental sustainability, education, and social responsibility, wecan build a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable society.Important topics:Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity is … Read more

The ultimate don’t in insurance recruiting

By stampfe | April 7, 2023

“Only born US citizens [white]… [Don’t share with candidates]” Yep. That’s real. And it made its way into a published job ad on Indeed thanks to Berkshire Hathaway recruiter Arthur Grand Technologies. Here at Insure Equality, we’re exposed to many stories of racism and discrimination but rarely do we see something so overtly white supremacist … Read more

The Importance of Belonging

By insureelliot | March 31, 2023

By: Bryan K. Ludeña Campoverde Introduction: Have you ever felt like you didn’t fit in or felt like a stranger in the environment around you? If so, you are not alone. Many people experience feelings of loneliness or disconnection at some point in their lives. But what if there was a way to feel more … Read more

Letters and/or Emails to Send to Your Company or Insurance Provider

Sample email to start the conversation around equity in the workplace and IE's Pledge. Use the next four emails in succession for a power pitch.

Sample email or letter describing the first tenant of IE's Pledge - culture. Send this email after the starter email to begin your internal campaign.

Sample email or letter describing the second tenant of IE's Pledge - incident reporting. Set a timeline between emails for impact.

Sample email or letter describing the third tenant of IE's Pledge - confidentiality. Remember to add your own ideas too!

Sample email or letter describing the fourth tenant of IE's Pledge - partnerships. Follow up with your own call to action.

Sample Petition Email - Start a petition in your workplace to sign The Pledge. Use this email as an internal conversation starter.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Resources

Lead at Any Level

IE has partnered with Lead at Any Level to provide an online learning platform that offers skill-building resources, workshops, and coursework for inclusive leaders at any professional level. Work at your own pace, anytime, from your computer, phone, or tablet. Learn skills such as providing constructive feedback, creating learning cultures, hiring beyond bias, building strong professional networks online, and more. Earn Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM Certification Program (SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®) and Affiliate Rewards as you go. We've listed a few sample courses to the right. To see the full coursework, click below.

Professional Development & Team Alignment Coaching

Take a Strategic Look at Yourself or Your Team

Look critically at who you've become through your past successes and identify what that means about where you are headed. Focus on your strengths, weaknesses, self awareness, current and future goals with these individual professional development coaching resources and classes. The goal is to build a plan for you to reach your full potential as your true self.

Alignment Ally also helps teams come together in a workshop setting to deep dive into their dynamics, communication, recognition, and goal setting.

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Filing a Complaint & Other Government Resources

If you feel you have been subjected to unlawful discrimination or harassment and are not satisfied with your company's response, or do not have a trusted human resources pathway, you may file a complaint and find more resources below. We have listed both national and state specific government sites geared toward your civil rights and disability protections.

Resources provided by Insure Equality

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