Allyship can seem simple, but meaningful support for the LGBTQ+ community requires intention, humility, and action. In this video, we explore what it truly means to be an ally and why real support goes beyond symbols or statements.

By understanding allyship as an ongoing responsibility rather than a performance, allies can help create safer and more inclusive spaces where LGBTQ+ people are empowered to be fully themselves and heard on their own terms.

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Listen to the full podcast episode: https://www.ajadedgay.com/16-being-an-ally-with-cheyenne-filipczyk/

Read more on the topic in my blog: https://www.ajadedgay.com/blog/true-allyship-moving-beyond-performative-support-for-the-lgbtq-community/

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Sources:
What is an LGBTQIA+ Ally, and How Can I Be a Good One?: https://au.reachout.com/articles/what-is-an-lgbtqia-ally-and-how-can-i-be-a-good-one

10 Ways to Be an Ally & a Friend: https://www.glaad.org/resources/ally/2

Quiz: What Do You Know About Gay Rights?: https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/rights/info-10-2011/gay-rights-quiz.html

There is Literally No Way You're Going to Pass This Quiz if You're Straight: https://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/there-is-literally-no-way-youre-going-to-pass-this-quiz-if

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