Ten years ago, we
established our Out and Allied
Employee Resource Group
at Johnson Space Center.
It was really hard to feel that
I was
the only person in the world
that didn't make sense.
I didn't know
what the reactions would be.
I think you have to love yourself.
Realize that you're a good person.
Realize what you have to offer
to the world. It gets better.
It does get better.
It really does.
And it did get better.
And lift off.
It's really just us doing our job.
Touchdown!
Confirmed
Perseverance is safely on the surface of Mars.
I think the progress,
since I was, like, in middle school and
high school.
It's pretty astounding.
So it was nice to be able to
have a support system here at work.
Since 2011,
NASA's employee resource
groups have grown.
NASA's partnerships have evolved.
Liftoff of the Falcon nine
and Crew Dragon!
We've diversified
and now we're keeping strong.
That support system is strong
and it's there. It's needed. It's visible.
We still have a little ways to go,
but I think as the years
go on, we're casting
our net wider and wider,
there's nothing wrong with you.
If you're in the LGBT+
group.
Don't be afraid to be yourself
and there are people out there
that will support you.
We're stronger together.
We have our eyes
set on the Moon and beyond. To dare unite
and explore the Universe.
Right now,
we need the strongest candidates
from across the country
and around the globe.
We need female leaders.
We need gay scientists.
Hispanic doctors.
We need black engineers.
We need the best, the best, the best.
It does get
better and we still need better.
We are family.
We thank those who came before us
and want to keep paving the way
for those who come after us.
We stand on the shoulders
of our predecessors who fought hard
so we could focus on the future.
If you're alone, we feel you.
We were you.
If you feel different, we understand.
Our message to you, to all of us
ten years later, is that we belong.
We belong here.
And we're not going anywhere.
But wait!
We're going to the Moon.
You're right.
We're going to the Moon and Mars.
So work hard, stay strong and join us.
NASA stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ+
employees and its allies.
Because this commitment is necessary
for humanity to continue to discover
and expand knowledge for the
benefit of all.