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ALLY FAQS
What is an Ally?
An Ally is a person who is a member of the dominant or majority group who works to end oppression in his or her private and professional life through support of, and as an advocate for the oppressed population.
How can Allies help?
Allies can help LGBT people by advocating that LGBT people are entitled to the same rights as any other person regardless of their sexual or gender identity.
Who are famous Allies?
Actress Judith Light, comedian Margaret Cho, pop idol Madonna, rapper Kayne West and more!
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USC ALLY SUPPORT
At USC, we have two strong Ally Programs:
1) Faculty and Staff Allies Program
2)Ally Alliance - a student organization
You can attend any of these meeting to learn how to support LGBT people.
LGBT ACTIVITIES
Below are some educational exercises anyone can utilize as ice breakers, activities or even programs. If you would like a LGBT staff member to facilitate them, please contact the LGBT Resource Center.
Early Learning About LGBT People
What I've Always Wanted to Know
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FALL 2009 ALLY DISCUSSIONS
Ally Orientation and Introduction Session
Thursday, August 27 at 12pm to 1pm in WPH 403
Progress Report: Obama Administration & LGBT Rights
Thursday, September 3 from 12pm to 1pm in WPH 403
Gay Athletes
Thursday, October 1 from 12pm to 1pm in WPH 403
International Reflection on LGBT Rights & Equality
November 5 from 12pm to 1pm in WPH 403
Ballot 2010: Gay Marriage
Thursday, December 3 from 12pm to 1pm in WPH 403
Lunch is provided for these discusions.
To RSVP and learn more about the discussions, please click here.
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FACULTY & STAFF ALLY PROGRAM
The Faculty and Staff Allies Program began in the fall of 2004. It is a program designed to educate interested faculty and staff members about the the LGBT community at large. We have monthly luncheon discussions that cover topics such as living as an intersex person, being a transgender college students, gay adoption, LGBT and spirituality and more.
Every participate in the program has participated in an initial orientation session that exposes them to the campus and local LGBT resources and in exchange participants are given a "safe zone" ally sticker (as seen in the left image) to post in their work area. This sticker shows the faculty and staff persons are supportive individuals are are well aware of LGBT resources. To participate in this program please e-mail Director Vincent Vigil at vincenev@usc.edu or email our recruitment document to friends. -
ALLY ALLIANCE
The student Ally Alliance began in the fall of 2004. It meets weekly to discuss how Ally
students can educate the campus community. Members create their own supportive programs and coordinate their own events and help with campus-wide GLBTA sponsored events. Facebook Group. During Coming Out events, the Ally Alliance sponsors the "Gay? Fine by Me." T-shirt Campaign. In 2004, they gave about 370 T-shirts to the USC community. Click here for pictures from this event. Every fall semester, they continue to give away T-shirts.
For more information about Ally Alliance, please email allies@usc.edu.
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THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK!
The Think Before You Speak campaign aims to raise awareness about the prevalence and consequences of anti-LGBT bias and behavior in America’s schools, click here for more information.
