1 00:00:00,520 --> 00:00:07,240 KSC is a safe place to work for everyone and everyone is a valuable member of our team. 2 00:00:09,960 --> 00:00:15,440 At Kennedy Space Center, we're all here with a mission: to keep America on the forefront 3 00:00:15,480 --> 00:00:17,520 of space exploration. 4 00:00:17,520 --> 00:00:21,330 And every single one of us has an important role. 5 00:00:21,330 --> 00:00:23,550 We are committed to inclusion. 6 00:00:23,550 --> 00:00:29,490 Our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees, and their allies, are valued members 7 00:00:29,490 --> 00:00:33,020 of this team - one of the finest teams in the world. 8 00:00:33,020 --> 00:00:35,680 You might be wondering - what's an ally? 9 00:00:35,720 --> 00:00:39,700 An ally is someone who speaks up for equal rights and fair treatment - or someone who 10 00:00:39,740 --> 00:00:43,220 simply offers support and encouragement to an LGBT person. 11 00:00:43,240 --> 00:00:48,370 We can't be our best if we feel like we have to hide our identity at work. 12 00:00:48,370 --> 00:00:52,580 And we won't be our best if we treat others with anything less than respect. 13 00:00:52,620 --> 00:00:54,400 Everyone deserves respect. 14 00:00:57,560 --> 00:00:55,559 I'm an ally. 15 00:00:57,580 --> 00:01:00,360 Treat one another as you want to be treated. 16 00:01:00,360 --> 00:01:01,660 You matter. 17 00:01:01,679 --> 00:01:04,790 It's important that everyone is respected and welcome in the workplace. 18 00:01:04,790 --> 00:01:08,880 Together, we're an important part of America's multi-user spaceport. 19 00:01:08,980 --> 00:01:12,540 The LGBT community is a vibrant part of the NASA family. 20 00:01:12,600 --> 00:01:14,740 It's great to have allies. 21 00:01:14,860 --> 00:01:17,940 Diversity is the one thing we all have in common. 22 00:01:17,960 --> 00:01:19,400 We celebrate it every day. 23 00:01:23,780 --> 00:01:21,360 I'm out at work. 24 00:01:26,260 --> 00:01:25,260 I am out at work. 25 00:01:26,394 --> 00:01:29,734 And we're one NASA family. 26 00:01:29,740 --> 00:01:32,100 Where one NASA and we succeed together. 27 00:01:32,160 --> 00:01:34,080 Whether we're improving life right here 28 00:01:34,160 --> 00:01:38,520 on Earth, or pushing the boundaries of human spaceflight to Mars and beyond. 29 00:01:39,020 --> 00:01:42,180 We're the best of the best . . . All of us! 30 00:01:43,760 --> 00:01:46,140 Hi, I' m Mike Ciannilli. 31 00:01:46,180 --> 00:01:49,179 We have many exciting missions planned here at NASA. 32 00:01:49,179 --> 00:01:53,531 However, in order for us to achieve mission success, it is essential that each member 33 00:01:53,531 --> 00:01:58,420 of our team feels safe, is fully valued and is treated equally. 34 00:01:58,420 --> 00:02:01,939 Although we have made progress towards this goal, there is a great deal of work left to 35 00:02:01,940 --> 00:02:03,509 get the job done. 36 00:02:03,509 --> 00:02:06,320 Together... there is nothing we can't do! 37 00:02:06,320 --> 00:02:09,260 Find out how you can support our LGBT community. 38 00:02:09,260 --> 00:02:11,220 Our employees can visit the Kennedy Space 39 00:02:11,220 --> 00:02:18,130 Center LGBT Employees and Allies Network website at lgbt.ksc.nasa.gov.