SAVVY ALLY ACTION
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SAVVY ALLY ACTION VIDEOS
Savvy Ally Action videos launch monthly and offer tips on effective allyship and how to create LGBTQ+ inclusive spaces. They are free to watch and share. Subscribe below and never miss a video.
Jeannie gratefully acknowledges Julie Gainsburg and Noah Wagoner for all of their savvy editing help.
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What's Up with Singular They?
Have you worked yourself into a tizzy over singular they because you think it’s grammatically incorrect? Check out this 2-minute video to find out 5 reasons why we should all embrace this mighty word.
Deadnaming: How and Why to Avoid it
Deadnaming a person can be extremely hurtful. This 2-minute video explains what it is and how to avoid doing it.
Five Facts About Intersex People
People who are intersex have natural biological variations and have existed throughout time. Check out this video to learn 5 important facts about intersex people.
Delightful New Gender-Neutral Terms
Check out this video to learn some delightful new gender-neutral words and why they were needed.
Creating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Spaces
When our current systems and spaces don’t meet the needs of LGBTQ+ clients, students, and employees, how do we fix them? Check out this video for some great tips.
What's Up With "Queer"?
Have you ever wondered why someone might use the term “queer” to refer to themselves or a loved one? Have you been unsure whether you should use it too? This video offers guidance on the “whys” and “hows” of the term “queer.”
Best Signage for All-Gender Restrooms
Check out this mini video to learn the best signs for your all-gender restroom and which signs to avoid.
Five Facts About Nonbinary People
Is being nonbinary the same as being androgynous? Do all nonbinary people use singular they? Is being nonbinary a new trend? Take a look at this 2-minute video for answers to these questions and more.
What To Do When You Mess Up
We all mess up. Sometimes we get people’s names and pronouns wrong, and then we feel awful. This video shares the best way to respond when you mess up and tips for getting it right the next time.
Why Share Pronouns?
Help folks understand why normalizing the practice of pronoun-sharing is such a savvy ally action. Share your pronouns in your email signature. Then add the word "Why?" with a hyperlink to this video. Thank you for helping to make the world a better place!
10 LGBTQ+ Related Facts That May Surprise You
Ghost sightings, bathroom misconduct, Jane Austen, cheerleading, you’ll find it all here! Take 2 minutes to check out 10 LGBTQ+ related facts that may surprise you.
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