Virtual Meetings
Black / African American Community
The PFLAG Connects: Black/African American Community meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 9pm ET. Join us online!
Next meeting: July 8th, 2025
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About
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Meeting Resources
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FAQs
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Welcome to PFLAG Connects: Black/African American Community! These virtual meetings are open to parents, family members, and members of the LGBTQ+ community who are Black/African American. Each meeting will be led by members of the Black/African American community who will guide you in receiving support, giving support, and finding resources to help you, your family, and your community. If this sounds like something you would be interested in attending, please click on the registration link. You will also find links to additional resources below.
Questions? Reach out to Partnerships and Communities Coordinator, Victor Vizcarrondo Velez
More Black/African American chapter meetings:
Organizations and resources for the Black/African American community:
Audre Lorde Project – POC LGBTQ+ organizing space in NYC
Black LGBTQ+ Family and Caregivers – Meetup Group
Brooklyn Boihood – POC masc-of-center trans and non-binary collective
The Brown Boi Project – Community for masculine of center womyn, men, two-spirit people, transmen, and allies
Center for Black Equity – Driving support of LGBTQ+ Black Prides
The Gender Phluid Collective – San Diego organization for Black/POC LGBTQ+ community
Human Rights Campaign – Religion and coming out issues for African Americans
Human Rights Campaign – A resource for Black families, family members, and caregivers of Black trans, non-binary, and LGB youth
Marsha P. Johnson Institute – Non-profit organization championing the rights of Black transgender people
National Black Justice Coalition – National civil rights organization for Black LGBTQ+ people
Pacific School of Religion – Resources for African American people of faith
Zuna Institute – Advocacy resource for Black lesbians
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Thank you for attending this month’s Black/African American PFLAG Connects: Communities meeting! These Black/African American PFLAG Connects: Communities meetings take place every second Tuesday of the month. Below are some of the resources we mentioned during the recent call you may find helpful.
Meeting Resources:
Finding LGBTQ-Affirming Therapists – Psychology Today and the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory have searchable database of all kinds of doctors, medical professionals, and healthcare providers who are knowledgeable and sensitive to the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ people.
PFLAG v Trump FAQ – Stay informed on updates in the PFLAG v Trump lawsuit in response to President Trump’s executive order to shut down access to necessary medical care for transgender youth and young adults.
PFLAG National Executive Order Explainers and Resources – Stay up-to-date on signed Executive Orders with helpful explainers from our many legal and policy partners and advocacy resources.
Good Queer News – A newsletter by transgender advocate and author, Ben Greene, with weekly roundup of Good Queer News stories and writings on resilience and hope.
Election Outcome Joint Statement – A joint statement signed by 150 LGBTQIA2S+ organizations, including 41 PFLAG chapters and PFLAG National.
Mental Health Toolkit (TWLOHA) – Mental Health Toolkit offering valuable support for LGBTQIA+ people facing the pressures of the 2024 U.S. general election from the organization To Write Love on Her Arms’ (TWLOHA).
PFLAG Dallas – Dallas PFLAG Chapter with in-person meetings.
PFLAG Fort Worth – Fort Worth PFLAG Chapter with in-person meetings.
PFLAG Online Resources – A collection of digital resources.
PFLAG Digital Publications – A collection of online publications in English and Spanish.
To find PFLAG support in your local area, please visit our Find a PFLAG Chapter webpage or feel free to reach out to Partnerships and Communities Coordinator, Victor Vizcarrondo Velez.
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What exactly are PFLAG Connects: Communities meetings?
PFLAG Connects: Communities is a program of PFLAG National, offering safe, virtual support meetings for people with shared backgrounds and experiences. These meetings serve as opportunities for members of the LGBTQ+ community, parents, and families, to gain support, ask questions, and learn from others who have been through similar experiences. Visit PFLAG Connects: Communities for more details on all support group offerings.
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Are these meetings open to anyone?
PFLAG Connects: Black/African American Community meetings are open to parents, family members, and members of the LGBTQ+ community who identify as Black, African American, or as part of the Black Diaspora.
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I am under the age of 18. Can I attend these meetings?
These meetings are only available for individuals 18 years of age or older. For assistance in locating local support for those 18 and under, please contact your nearest PFLAG chapter by visiting pflag.org/find.
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What should I expect in a PFLAG Connects: Communities meeting?
PFLAG Connects: Communities meetings begin with a welcome and introduction to the PFLAG Connects: Communities Program. Then, the host and facilitators will introduce themselves, and review the meeting ground rules with the participants.
The facilitators then introduce suggested meeting topics and/or allow participants to introduce themselves.
Finally, the space is open for anyone who has something to share or a question for the group—attendees are always welcome to just listen!
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What are the ground rules and norms for each support group meeting?
The ground rules and norms for every support group meeting are:
- Be honest about your feelings and thoughts
- Use “I” statements
- Listen to actually listen, not to respond
- Turn off electronics to avoid distractions/disruptions
- Respect everyone’s time and ideas and share the space
- Respect confidentiality
- Do not record audio or video of the session at any time
Hosts may invite participants to share any additional ground rules or norms for consideration during the meeting.
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I’m new to all of this and am not sure that I am comfortable sharing my story just yet. Will I be required to share in discussions?
We pride ourselves in meeting individuals where they are in their journey of accepting and supporting their LGBTQ+ loved ones and friends. Participants are not required to participate in discussions but are encouraged to consider sharing once they feel comfortable.
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How do I join the meeting?
Step 1: Select the PFLAG Connects: Communities meeting that you identify with.
Step 2: Fill out and submit the registration form.
Step 3: Save the confirmation email you will receive immediately following registration.
Step 4: Join the meeting on time. You may join the waiting room up to 10 minutes before the start time. At the scheduled start time, the host will begin admitting participants to the meeting room. Twenty (20) minutes after the meeting’s starting time, the host will lock the meeting and no more participants will be admitted.
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Can I join a meeting late?
We understand if you are running a little late. Please note that meetings will be locked 20 minutes after the scheduled start time to avoid interrupting active discussions.
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I got kicked out of the meeting (e.g., WiFi crashed, device glitched, Zoom restarted, etc.) and now when I try to join I get a message stating “the meeting is locked by the host.” Can I rejoin the meeting?
In the event that you get dropped from a meeting due to technical issues, please respond to your confirmation email and ask to be let back in. The host will follow up with instructions for rejoining the meeting.
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I am not affiliated with the membership (demographic) of any of the PFLAG Connects: Communities support groups. Can I still attend a meeting?
PFLAG Connects: Communities meetings are open to individuals that identify with select populations or identities and who are seeking support and/or community. While PFLAG is a welcoming place for allies to every community, PFLAG Connects: Communities creates safe meeting spaces for people who are not allied with a community, unless they are also part of that community.
For assistance in identifying general local support, please contact your closest PFLAG chapter by visiting pflag.org/find.
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I am not affiliated with the membership of the group but would like to join a meeting to learn more about resources available to support my professional work (e.g., mental health practitioner, supervisor, researcher, etc.). Is this allowed?
PFLAG Connects: Communities meetings are open to individuals that identify with select populations or identities and who are seeking support and/or community. While PFLAG is a welcoming place for allies to every community, PFLAG Connects: Communities creates safe meeting spaces for people who are not allied with a community, unless they are also part of that community.
To access a library of resources for both allies and members of the LGTBQ+ community visit https://pflag.org/find-resources.
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What exactly are PFLAG Connects: Communities meetings?