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A history of inclusion
A timeline of pride
Eleven years before the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Thomas Watson issued Policy Letter #4, the first equal opportunity action for IBMers. Since then, IBM has been a leader in extending these programs to make sure IBMers can bring their full selves to a diverse, inclusive workplace.
Using primary documents from the IBM corporate archives, this timeline shares the bold, proud steps that this company has taken toward equality for LGBT+ employees. As lessons from the past help us build a more inclusive future, our progress always begins with pride.