In 1975, AT&T became one of the first major American corporations to adopt a policy prohibiting discrimination against employees based on sexual orientation. Although, we have a come a long way since 1975, we understand there’s still much work to do, and we are committed to standing behind the LGBTQ+ community.

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Workforce

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Our workforce is made up of over 2,700 LGBTQ+ individuals.*
Management: 1,452
Non-Management: 1,321

League at AT&T was founded in 1987, making it one of the first LGBTQIA+ employee groups in the nation.

In 1987, LEAGUE at AT&T was established, making it one of the first LGBTQ+ and ally Employee Groups in the nation. 

League at AT&T now has over 4,500 members across 37 chapters in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Mexico.

LEAGUE now has over 4,500 members across 39 chapters in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Mexico. 

*As self-identified via AT&T iCount. †AT&T Inc. and AT&T Communications, LLC only through November 2021

Supporting our LGBTQ+ Employees and Communities

Learn more about how we are supporting the LGBTQ+ community, both at work and in the world.

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Community

Standing for Equality is a core value at AT&T, and we have been a proud ally of the LGBTQ+ community since 1975.

In February 2021, AT&T reaffirmed its support of the Equality Act, extending full civil rights protections to our LGBTQ+ friends, coworkers, and family. 

Watch the latest The Trevor Project PSA here.

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Customers

AT&T is committed to being there for our LGBTQ+ customers whether it be through our partnerships or our marketing campaigns that are seen across the globe.

2019 was AT&T’s second consecutive year as the presenting sponsor of LOVELOUD, a family-friendly music festival for the LGBTQ+ community.

In 2020, HBO launched its first-ever digital Pride campaign: Human By Orientation, repurposing its famous acronym to launch a website and create a safe place for the LGBTQ+ community and allies to gather, recharge and spread joy.

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Our Support

Learn more about the communities we support below.

Black community: group of family and friends laughing together.

Black community
LGBTQ+ community: two individuals laughing.

LGBTQ+ community
Women: woman smiles while leaning against the wall.

Women
Hispanic and Latino community: family celebrates while singing and clapping.

Hispanic/Latino community
AAPI community: group of friends pose for a picture

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)
Native American community: a family enjoys the day outdoors, blowing bubbles.

Native American community
Veterans: a veteran hangs out with his son in the kitchen.

Veterans
People with Disabilities: woman in wheelchair smiles while sitting with a friend.

People with disabilities

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Resources

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DE&I Annual Report
 

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Our employee groups: AT&T employees stand together.

Our Employee Groups
 

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AT&T&'s diversity and inclusion corporate awards: a trophy.

DE&I Corporate Awards
 

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Stepping out of our echo chambers.

Stepping Out of Our Echo Chambers

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