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Being an ally is good—but being an accomplice is even better.
It’s not just about wearing rainbow gear or posting on Pride Month. It’s about being there, speaking up, and standing alongside your 2SLGBTQIA+ friends every day.
What’s the difference?
- Ally = Supports the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Accomplice = Takes action, speaks up, and shares the risk to create real change.
How to be a real accomplice:
- Speak up when you hear homophobic or transphobic jokes—even from friends.
- Learn the terms and identities—don’t expect others to do the work for you.
- Respect pronouns and correct others when they get it wrong.
- Invite and include 2SLGBTQIA+ voices in leadership, conversations, and events.
- Show support even when it’s hard—not just when it’s trendy.
What not to do:
- Don’t make Pride about yourself
- Don’t treat someone’s identity like a debate topic.
- Don’t stay silent to keep things “comfortable.”
What support really looks/sounds like:
“When my friends speak up for me, it shows they care.” “It matters when someone checks in after something hard happens.” “I don’t want special treatment—I just want to feel safe and seen.”