Spring Break
'Speak Out' lets voices be heard
Sam Kribbs
Issue date: 10/6/08 Section: News
Karelene Wagner-Jackson, the Corporate Diversity Manager for Hallmark Cards Inc., was also a part of the panel. Hallmark has been at the forefront of diversity sensitivity.
Wagner-Jackson said she has seen first hand how it has been an asset to the company.
"If employees are allowed to be who they are, they will be more productive," said Wagner-Jackson.
There were also discussions about what steps to take if you feel you are a victim of discrimination because of your orientation.
The event was organized by the co-chairs of the Kansas City chapter of Out & Equal, Leo Walters and Ken Hagenbeck. Speak Out was the first major event for the organization.
Walters estimated 60 people attended. He felt good about the turnout, but it also concerned him.
"Why weren't more people able to be here? What is going on in their life and what are their priorities?" said Walters. "This was great exposure for a fledgling organization. It will help us get the word out. Also it will help us make new connections and create a new synergy."
For more information about Out & Equal, visit www.oekansascity.collectivex.com.
skribbs@unews.com
Wagner-Jackson said she has seen first hand how it has been an asset to the company.
"If employees are allowed to be who they are, they will be more productive," said Wagner-Jackson.
There were also discussions about what steps to take if you feel you are a victim of discrimination because of your orientation.
The event was organized by the co-chairs of the Kansas City chapter of Out & Equal, Leo Walters and Ken Hagenbeck. Speak Out was the first major event for the organization.
Walters estimated 60 people attended. He felt good about the turnout, but it also concerned him.
"Why weren't more people able to be here? What is going on in their life and what are their priorities?" said Walters. "This was great exposure for a fledgling organization. It will help us get the word out. Also it will help us make new connections and create a new synergy."
For more information about Out & Equal, visit www.oekansascity.collectivex.com.
skribbs@unews.com
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Norman
posted 10/06/08 @ 9:18 PM CST
Seems that the population self-identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) becomes more and more. According to my experience on the site *BiLoves dotcom* (a site for LGBT coming out, explore sexuality, etc. (Continued…)
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