Learning about the issues facing people with lived experiences and social identities that many be different from our own is an important step in making connections, deepening relationships and better understanding those around us. Here are a few TEDTalks that share different perspectives from members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
"The importance of using inclusive language"
by Fahad Saeed
In this passionate talk, diversity trainer and activist Fahad Saeed addresses the persistent myth that inclusive language and acronyms create more barriers than they tear down. Sharing his own experiences as a gay Muslim man born to immigrant parents, he explains how redefining the constructs around personal identity can have positive repercussions in marginalized communities and beyond.
"How to Come out at work, about anything"
by Micah Eames
When TED media communication associate Micah Eames came out as trans at work, he quickly realized he'd need to start having tricky conversations with coworkers. Here's his advice for how you can open up about your identity at work and what your colleagues can do to help.
“This is what LGBT life is like around the world”
by Jenni Chang and Lisa Dazols
As a gay couple in San Francisco, Jenni Chang and Lisa Dazols had a relatively easy time living the way they wanted. But outside the bubble of the Bay Area, what was life like for people still lacking basic rights? They set off on a world tour in search of "Supergays," LGBT people who were doing something extraordinary in the world.
