{"id":30670,"date":"2022-06-07T16:55:19","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T16:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=30670"},"modified":"2022-08-22T18:08:53","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T18:08:53","slug":"how-to-be-an-ally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-to-be-an-ally\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Be An Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community, Now and Always"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beauty starts from within, and change does too. In honor of Pride month, we\u2019re sharing a guide on <\/em>how to be an ally<\/em> to the LGBTQ+ community\u2014now and always.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

Our values at HUM Nutrition include respect, diversity, collaboration, positivity, impact, and curiosity. “As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, it’s always been important for me to create a company culture where diversity and inclusion is given the importance it deserves. Life is full of different experiences, voices and perspectives that we are proud to have around the table throughout all levels of the HUM organization,” says Walter Faulstroh, HUM’s co-founder and CEO.<\/p>\n\n\n

To celebrate Pride this year, we are excited to partner with wellness TV personality Charles Chen<\/a> at the official LA Pride Parade<\/a> by supporting the West Hollywood Wellness Lounge. Visitors will be able to check out HUM\u2019s Glow Sweet Glow<\/a>, our skin-loving vegan gummy, because we believe everyone should glow with pride!<\/p>\n\n\n

Chen will be sharing some of his favorite tips on how to “Glow with Pride” on our Instagram. Follow our social channels for a glimpse of LA Pride to hear from attendees what pride means to them.<\/p>\n\n\n

Looking for more ways to get involved in Pride this year and support the LGBTQ+ community year-round? There is one major way you can help: by being an ally. An ally is someone who is supportive of and accepts the LGBTQ+ community and actively advocates for equal rights and fair treatment, according to GLAAD<\/a>. Allies, in fact, are some of the most effective and powerful voices. Not only do they help LGBTQ+ people through their journeys, but allies also help others understand the importance of equality, fairness, acceptance, and mutual respect.<\/p>\n\n\n

Wondering how to be an ally? These are just a few ways you can support and lift up the LGBTQ+ community\u2014now and always.<\/p>\n\n\n

1. Educate Yourself on Challenges Facing the LGBTQ+ Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Despite the progress that has been made in recent years to fight for equality, the LGBTQ+ community still faces discrimination, lack of acceptance, and many unique challenges. LGBTQ+ people are four times more likely to experience violent victimization, according to a study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law<\/a>. Other injustices the community faces include mental health struggles, poverty, isolation, and lack of proper healthcare, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center<\/a>. These are just a few of our favorite resources to learn more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n