FBI Officially Adopts More ‘Inclusive’ LGBTQIA+ Acronym, Replacing LGBT+
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The FBI has left many questioning the agency’s priorities with the adoption of the LGBTQIA+ acronym over the previously used LGBT+. The change, brought to public attention by former agent and whistleblower Kyle Seraphin, directs FBI employees to alter their language practices to be more inclusive of different gender identities and sexual orientations.
Seraphin recently disclosed an internal email directive that was disseminated to all FBI employees, directing them to utilize the more inclusive term LGBTQIA+ when referencing individuals pertaining to these communities.
“The FBI has officially adopted the LGBTQIA+ acronym in place of LGBT+. This change was proposed by Bureau Equality, one of our nine Diversity Advisory Committees, and approved by FBI executive management to help promote a more welcoming workplace for members of our LGBTQIA+ community,” the email read.
