LGBTQ+ Community

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.

Workforce

Employees who self-report as being a member of the LGBTQ+ community make up 2.0% of our U.S. workforce; 2.2% of managers; 1.9% of frontline employees.

In 2022, employees who self-reported as being a member of the LGBTQ+ community made up 1.6% of our new hires.

Our LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, LEAGUE at AT&T, has over 3,700 members.

*As self-identified via AT&T iCount. †AT&T Inc. through 2022.

Community

AT&T is committed to supporting organizations and projects that strengthen the LGBTQ+ community.

In 2018, AT&T announced a multi-year initiative with The Trevor Project, the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.

AT&T has committed more than $2.75M to The Trevor Project since 2018 and our dedication to connecting LGBTQ+ youth to The Trevor Project’s life-saving services continues.

AT&T employee wears AT&T t-shirt and smiles.

Group of people supporting Turn Up the Love concert.

Customers

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

In 2018, AT&T launched AT&T Turn Up the Love, which supports and engages with artists, musicians, and influencers, as well as with LGBTQ+ media outlets to celebrate the culture and promote acceptance and understanding.

Suppliers

AT&T has spent $230 billion with businesses and enterprises owned by minorities, women, service-disabled veterans, LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities in the last 54 years.