What Do the Letters in LGBTQ+ Mean?
DEI Vocabulary
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Confirm what each letter and symbol stands for in some commonly used acronyms, such as LGBTQ+, as a helpful starting point for recognizing and respecting human diversity in terms of sexual orientation and gender identity.
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