Respect starts with a name!
Join SpeakHire every June 16th to amplify the power of identity. Whether you are sharing your own story or as an ally, your voice helps us build a more inclusive world.
Respect starts
with a name!
Join SpeakHire every June 16th to amplify the power of identity. Whether you are sharing your own story or as an ally, your voice helps us build a more inclusive world.
Your name. Your voice.
Your name. Your voice.
Before the story, before the conversation; there’s a name.
Before the story, before the conversation; there’s a name.
It all started when...
My first grade teacher told me how to pronounce my name incorrectly. Since then, I’ve been called so many things but my own name.
I’ve wanted to change my name so often, and always cringe when I hear my name mispronounced even after I correct someone…
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I have to unlearn how to pronounce my name incorrectly.
Join the movement
In just a few steps, join SpeakHire every June 16th to amplify the power of identity. Whether you are an ally or sharing your own story, your voice helps us build a more inclusive world.
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Record your name story
If your name is "uncommon": Tell the world how you want it to be spoken, share its meaning or the struggle you've faced with it.
If your name is "common" (Ally): Share your name and why you believe taking the time to learn someone’s "difficult" name is a vital act of inclusion.
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Record your name story
If your name is "uncommon": Tell the world how you want it to be spoken, share its meaning or the struggle you've faced with it.
If your name is "common" (Ally): Share your name and why you believe taking the time to learn someone’s "difficult" name is a vital act of inclusion.
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Share on June 16th
Post to your own social media on June 16th! Tag @SPEAKHIRE and use #SpeakingMyName.
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Share on June 16th
Post to your own social media on June 16th! Tag @SPEAKHIRE and use #SpeakingMyName.
02
Share on June 16th
Post to your own social media on June 16th! Tag @SPEAKHIRE and use #SpeakingMyName.
03
Lead the movement
Invite the world to stop and listen!
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Lead the movement
Invite the world to stop and listen!
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Lead the movement
Invite the world to stop and listen!
Join the movement
In just a few steps, join SpeakHire every June 16th to amplify the power of identity. Whether you are an ally or sharing your own story, your voice helps us build a more inclusive world.
Record your name story
01
If your name is "uncommon": Tell the world how you want it to be spoken, share its meaning or the struggle you've faced with it.
If your name is "common" (Ally): Share your name and why you believe taking the time to learn someone’s "difficult" name is a vital act of inclusion.
Share on June 16th
02
Post to your own social media on June 16th! Tag @SPEAKHIRE and use #SpeakingMyName.
Lead the movement
03
Invite the world to stop and listen!
Is your organization in?
Is your organization in?
Show your community that names matter. Partner with us for
#SpeakingMyName on June 16th and display your support.
Acknowledging our campaign partners
Is your organization in?
Show your community that names matter. Partner with us for
#SpeakingMyName on June 16th and display your support.
Acknowledging our campaign partners
Voices from the community
Voices from the community
Real people. Real stories. Real impact.
Real people. Real stories. Real impact.
“There’s a story behind how my name is pronounced — a story of heritage, migration, and identity. Saying it correctly is one way we honor where we come from.”
DAVID SHAPIRO
Your voice.
Your name.
“There’s a story behind how my name is pronounced — a story of heritage, migration, and identity. Saying it correctly is one way we honor where we come from.”
DAVID SHAPIRO
Your voice.
Your name.
“There’s a story behind how my name is pronounced — a story of heritage, migration, and identity. Saying it correctly is one way we honor where we come from.”
DAVID SHAPIRO
Your voice.
Your name.
“There’s a story behind how my name is pronounced — a story of heritage, migration, and identity. Saying it correctly is one way we honor where we come from.”
DAVID SHAPIRO
Your voice.
Your name.
Join us for
#SpeakingMyName
June 16th
Because, Respect starts with a name
Join us for
#SpeakingMyName
June 16th
Because, Respect starts with a name
SPEAKHIRE is a 501c3 organization. EIN 47-4132773
SPEAKHIRE is a 501c3 organization. EIN 47-4132773
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