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    What Does LGBTQIA+ Stand For?
    PowerToFly
    March 21, 2023
    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    What Does LGBTQIA+ Stand For? An Evolving Glossary

    Language — like people themselves — is constantly evolving. That’s true of the LGBTQIA+ acronym, too.

    These letters represent a multi-faceted community, with LGBTQIA+ terminology often carrying specific nuance from one person to the next. The language about and for LGBTQIA+ people has been continually expanding since the earliest gay rights movements of the 1950s, and across the queer spectrum, people are continuing to find the terms and labels that best befit them. That's why it’s important to always ask versus assume you know how someone identifies.

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