Taimi, recently published an open letter on social media encouraging allies to speak out for human rights, equality, and the LGBTQ+ community by using the hashtag #AllySpeaksOut.
Taimi is a popular LGBTQ+ social media site that launched in the U.S. nearly three years ago. In his open letter, Pasykov talks about being a strong supporter of equality and how straight folks can stand up for their LGBTQ+ friends, coworkers, family, and acquaintances.
It’s not just about being a voice for the marginalized members of your circle, Pasykov says, but also speaking out and taking action against discrimination and prejudice around the world. “In more than 70 countries in the world, being LGBTQ+ is illegal,” Pasykov says. “Not to mention the many.