From: HOME SYS-MASSMAIL Sent: Monday, May 23, 2022 6:17:50 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Subject: Gender Curriculum
May 23, 2022
Subject: Gender Curriculum
To: State Farm® Agents
From: Victor Terry, Chief Diversity Officer & Vice President Public Affairs
State Farm’s support of a philanthropic program, GenderCool, has been the subject of news and customer inquiries. This program that included books about gender identity was intended to promote inclusivity.
Conversations about gender and identity should happen at home with parents. We don’t support required curriculum in schools on this topic. We support organizations providing resources for parents to have these conversations.
We will no longer support that program. We will continue to explore how we can support organizations that provide tools and resources that align with our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
We recognize and value the diversity of all people, and support a culture of respect and inclusion in the communities in which we live and work, as well as our workplace.
C: Senior Executive Council; Executive Working Team; Agency Leadership
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--> We will continue to explore how we can support organizations that provide tools and resources that align with our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Dump them! They will pivot to funding the same program or another program with less 'fan fare'.
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