Using Personal Pronouns

The Louisville Urban League is incorporating the use of personal pronouns as part of its ongoing effort to create a more inclusive and empowering environment by respectfully recognizing how people wish to be addressed regarding their identity.

Names and pronouns are personal and important to each individual’s identity. That’s why we are making it a priority to implement the inclusive use of pronouns into our everyday communication. You may have noticed the increasing use of pronouns in introductions, on nametags, and in meetings.

The use of the pronouns “she/her” or “he/him” is common, as are gender-neutral or gender-inclusive pronouns like “they/them.”

Here are two simple ways to begin integrating your pronouns if you feel comfortable doing so:

• Introduce yourself with your pronouns. For example, “Hi, I’m Lashae. I use she/her pronouns.”
• Add your pronouns to name tags so that when you meet new people at events, they know immediately how you would like to be addressed.