# Inclusive Bar Initiatives Miller Lite's Open & Proud Creates Safe Spaces for the LGBTQ Community By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-06-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-proud References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/miller-lite--equality-federation-introduce-open--proud-helping-to-create-safe-spaces-at-bars-for-the-lgbtq-community-301319437.html) & [millerlite](https://www.millerlite.com/open-proud) [Miller Lite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beers-and-queer-history) and Equality Federation are introducing the Open & Proud program to create safe and inclusive spaces for the [LGBTQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialedition-ipa) community at bars. The initiative focuses on the development and implementation of inclusivity training materials for bar owners and employees at the 55,000 bars and nightclubs where Miller Lite can be found. Unfortunately, to this day, there are reports from members of the LGBTQ community feeling unsafe and unwelcome at bars and restaurants and this program aims to create more acceptance, support and environments that are welcoming. The program also includes town hall events across the country so that people can share their experiences and thoughts on how bar spaces can be made more inclusive, as well as a $250,000 donation to Equality Federation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Inclusive Bar Culture:** Create training materials and programs for bar owners and employees to increase inclusivity and acceptance for the LGBTQ community. - **Safe Spaces for LGBTQ Community:** Develop initiatives to create safe environments and encourage acceptance of the LGBTQ community within the bar and nightlife industry. - **Community Town Halls:** Host community town halls to gather feedback and suggestions on how to create more inclusive and safe environments for the LGBTQ community in bars and nightlife establishments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bar and Nightclub Industry:** Bar and nightclub owners can integrate the Open & Proud program into their businesses to create safe and inclusive spaces for the LGBTQ community. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hospitality companies and establishments can learn from the Open & Proud program and implement similar initiatives to promote inclusivity and safety for the LGBTQ community. - **Social Justice Industry:** Social justice organizations can work with bars and nightclubs to help promote and create more inclusive environments for the LGBTQ community and other marginalized groups. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beer-Branded Pride Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bud-light-camp.md) - [Social Good Beer Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miller-lite-and-j-balvin.md) - [Prideful Special-Edition IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialedition-ipa.md) - [Pride Month-Focused Mixology Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebratingyou-campaign.md) - [Pride-Themed Beer Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-time-lemon-wheat.md) - [Expansive Pride Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2slgbtqi-community.md) - [LGBTQ+ Vodka Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coming-out-again.md) - [Activist-Honouring Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbows-everywhere.md) - [LGBTQ-Supporting Beer Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alchemist-just-say-gay.md)