{"id":17456,"date":"2023-06-06T09:35:01","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T16:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kinsta.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/?p=17456"},"modified":"2023-08-17T10:49:12","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T17:49:12","slug":"taskrabbit-celebrates-pride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/taskrabbit-celebrates-pride\/","title":{"rendered":"Taskrabbit Celebrates Pride"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pride Month is dedicated to the celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride, which began after the Stonewall riots, a series of gay liberation protests in 1969. Celebrating love, fighting discrimination, and honoring our differences are values that Taskrabbit<\/a> recognizes year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Pride Month this year, Taskrabbit is focusing fundraising efforts on two LGBTQ+ charities in the US and the UK.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund<\/a> is committed to ending discrimination based upon gender identity and expression and to achieving equality for transgender people through public education, test-case litigation, direct legal services, and public policy efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mermaids<\/a> is one of the UK\u2019s leading LGBTQ+ charities, empowering thousands of people with its secure online communities, local community groups, helpline services, web resources, events, and residential weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fred Braunstein and Ashlee Jones, the leaders of Taskrabbit\u2019s LGBTQ+ cultural affinity group Queer @ TR, explain why they chose these two trans rights organizations to support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe LGBTQ+ community has become a legislative and cultural target for extremists. These bills \u2013 several of which have already become law \u2013 would block gender-affirming care for transgender people, impact parental rights, limit social and family services, restrict student sports, limit discussions concerning sexual orientation or gender identity in schools, and remove access to public facilities such as restrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These bills have been accompanied by a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and actions. And, sadly, the epidemic of fatal violence against the trans community, particularly trans people of color, has continued.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caryn Cueto, Senior Product Manager and member of Queer @ TR says, “Our group has put together a robust calendar of Pride programming, with a theme of Strength and Solidarity. We\u2019ve chosen to focus this year on celebrating and uplifting the trans and nonbinary communities, putting into practice one of our core values of Care Deeply.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Better Ways To Be An Ally<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An ally is someone who supports the LGBTQ+ community and does their part in helping break down the stigma and discrimination that continues to affect the community. Taking action, being an advocate, and being willing to learn as well as willing to educate others is what it takes to be an even better ally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay educated.<\/strong> Read up on LGBTQ+ rights, laws, and celebrations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n