A few years ago, my best friend, who is gay, contracted stomach cancer. Serendipitously, the day after I learned of his condition, a member of Campbell’s OPEN network (our human resources network — a.k.a “affinity group” — which supports the LGBT community), offered me a rainbow-colored bracelet to wear in support of “gay pride.” I am not gay myself, but I vowed to wear the bracelet and not remove it until my friend was fully recovered. He is much better now, but I still wear the bracelet to visibly support his community.
How to Make Diversity and Inclusion Real
A few years ago, my best friend, who is gay, contracted stomach cancer. Serendipitously, the day after I learned of his condition, a member of Campbell’s OPEN network (our human resources network — a.k.a “affinity group” — which supports the LGBT community), offered me a rainbow-colored bracelet to wear in support of “gay pride.” I […]
July 28, 2011