The term “coming out” has become so mainstream that many people assume that the word—and the actions it entails—are simple. However PFLAGers know that it can still be a harrowing...
Talking Inclusively: August 2019
Welcome to Talking Inclusively, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about intersectionality, LGBTQ+ issues, inclusion and more! Each month we’ll offer an article on diverse topics and suggest a few questions that you...
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Creating a Scholarship Program: A How-To Guide for PFLAG Chapters
Scholarship programs are a great way to attract donors, create visibility for your chapter, and demonstrate your support for LGBTQ+ youth in your community. And over the years, countless PFLAG...
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Training Toolkit: Creating a Scholarship Program
Thanks for participating in PFLAG National’s Creating a Scholarship Program A How-To Guide for PFLAG Chapters. One of our key goals is to help you take the information that you learned in this...
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Something to Talk About: July 2019
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for EqualityTM program to create conversation about...
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Training Toolkit: Creating Thriving Chapters
Thanks for participating in PFLAG National’s Creating Thriving Chapters: How to Attract, Develop, and Retain Members. One of our key goals is to help you take the information that you learned...
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Talking Inclusively: June 2019
Welcome to Talking Inclusively, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about intersectionality, LGBTQ issues, inclusion and more! Each month we’ll offer an article on diverse topics and suggest a few questions that you can...
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Training Toolkit: Possibility Models: Mentoring for LGBTQ Youth
Thanks for participating in PFLAG National’s Possibility Models: Mentoring for LGBTQ Youth with Hillary Bardwell and Christian Rummell. One of our key goals is to help you take the information that...
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Possibility Models: Mentoring for LGBTQ Youth
PFLAG National is a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) LGBTQ National Advisory Council, which was launched in 2017 to support capacity building efforts for the LGBTQ youth...
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Something to Talk About: May 2019
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for EqualityTM program to create conversation about...
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Fair Housing For All: Rights of the LGBTQ+ Community
There are an estimated four million incidents of housing discrimination in rental and sales each year. The majority of those incidents are not reported and an even smaller number result...
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Training Toolkit: Fair Housing For All: Rights of the LGBTQ+ Community
Thanks for participating in PFLAG National’s Fair Housing For All: Rights of the LGBTQ+ Community with Shivaughn Ferguson, Sherrill Frost-Brown, and Joe Wardenski. One of our key goals is to help...
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Talking Inclusively: February 2019
Welcome to Talking Inclusively, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about intersectionality, LGBTQ issues, inclusion and more! Each month we’ll offer an article on diverse topics and suggest a few...
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February 28, 2019
Transgender Day of Visibility
The International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is an annual day of recognition, celebrated around the world on March 31st, which is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender and gender-expansive people, while simultaneously raising awareness of the...
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Training Toolkit: Our Trans and Non-Binary Loved Ones: Owning Your Role in Creating More Inclusive PFLAG Chapters
Thanks for participating in PFLAG National’s Our Trans and Non-Binary Loved Ones: Owning Your Role in Creating More Inclusive PFLAG Chapters webinar or in-person training. One of our key goals is...
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Training Toolkit: When Someone Comes Out: Demonstrating Support and Acceptance
Thank you for joining PFLAG National's learning session! On this page, you'll find additional resources to expand your learning -- and hopefully help answer any questions that you may have.
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Something to Talk About: January 2019
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for EqualityTM program to create conversation about...
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Call for Workshop Proposals Extended!
Workshop proposals for We Are the Change: The 2019 PFLAG National Convention in Kansas City, MO in October 2019 are now being accepted! PFLAG chapter leaders, members, supporters and equality advocates from across the country will join together at the Kansas City Marriott...
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Writing Insanely Smart, Thoroughly Effective, and Surprisingly Creative Workshops
When education is a core piece of your mission, being ready to offer learning opportunities and trainings in your community is a core skill for chapters. But developing training programs...
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January 16, 2019
PFLAG Hutchinson opens new LGBTQ space
"Community outreach is one of PFLAG Hutchinson's primary goals for the Hutchinson area this year as they open a new LGBTQ center"
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You ARE the Change…And We Want to Hear From You!
Hopefully you’ve saved the date for We Are the Change: The 2019 PFLAG National Convention. We’d be honored to have you join us at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown...
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Stopping the Blitz: Coordinated Response to Christian Nationalist State Campaigns
Project Blitz is a concerted campaign designed to shape state law using a distorted concept of religious freedom to push back on LGBTQ equality as well as gender and reproductive justice issues....
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June 17, 2018
Three local students awarded $1,000 scholarships during PFLAG picnic
"The picnic brought together representatives of the LGBTQ community, families and allies, welcoming them with an array of games, activities, a tie-dye station and lunch consisting of hot dogs, chip
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October 3, 2018
PFLAG Rehoboth sets up Gay History Month displays at libraries
"The Rehoboth Beach, Del., chapter of PFLAG, the national organization representing parents and friends of LGBT people, has provided three Rehoboth area public libraries with special LGBT exhibits for the month of October to commemorate Gay History Month."
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June 26, 2018
PFLAG Has Been A Lifesaving Resource For Families Of LGBTQ Kids For Decades
“PFLAG was the scaffolding to hold me up and my family together while we went on an amazing journey to understand, accept and eventually celebrate our trans child,”
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Something to Talk About: November 2018
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for EqualityTM program to create conversation about...
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Talking Inclusively: November 2018
Welcome to Talking Inclusively, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about intersectionality, LGBTQ issues, inclusion and more! Each month we’ll offer an article on diverse topics and suggest a few questions that you can...
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Talking Inclusively: October 2018
Welcome to Talking Inclusively, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about intersectionality, LGBTQ issues, inclusion and more! Each month we’ll offer an article on diverse topics and suggest a few questions that you...
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Something to Talk About: September 2018
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for EqualityTM program to create conversation about...
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Talking Inclusively: September 2018
Welcome to Talking Inclusively, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about intersectionality, LGBTQ issues, inclusion and more! Each month we’ll offer an article on diverse topics and suggest a few questions that you can...
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The State Of LGBTQ People Of Color In America Town Hall: PFLAG San Antonio at the 2018 NAACP National Convention
The intersection of sexuality, gender identity, and race is the focus of this work for many PFLAG chapters, and one chapter—PFLAG San Antonio—launched themselves into the center of opportunity by supporting and participating in the 109th NAACP Convention earlier this month.
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Advocacy in an Election Year for PFLAG Leaders: Your Voice Can Change the World
The midterms will be here soon. The urgency of the upcoming election is already dominating the headlines and your social media news feed. And while PFLAGers have always been legislative...
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Talking Inclusively: July 2018
Welcome to Talking Inclusively, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about intersectionality, LGBTQ issues, inclusion and more! Each month we’ll offer an article on diverse topics and suggest a few questions that you can...
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Something to Talk About: June 2018
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about...
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Talking Inclusively: June 2018
Welcome to Talking Inclusively, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about intersectionality, LGBTQ issues, inclusion and more! Each month we’ll offer an article on diverse topics and suggest a few questions that you can...
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Something to Talk About: May 2018
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about...
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When LGBTQ Past and Present Collide! How LGBTQ History Can Illuminate Today’s Challenges
As PFLAG chapters prepare for Pride Month and PFLAG National continues to celebrate its 45th Anniversary how will you make history? Understanding key facts about LGBTQ history and how it shapes...
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Talking Inclusively: May 2018
Welcome to Talking Inclusively, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about intersectionality, LGBTQ issues, inclusion and more! Each month we’ll offer an article on diverse topics and suggest a few...
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Something to Talk About: April 2018
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about...
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Talking Inclusively: April 2018
Welcome to Talking Inclusively, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about intersectionality, LGBTQ issues, inclusion and more! Each month we’ll offer an article on diverse topics and suggest a few questions that you...
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Something to Talk About: March 2018
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about...
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So You Think You Can Ally? Advanced Ally Engagement Skills for PFLAG Chapters
PFLAG chapters support families, educate their community about the issues their loved ones face, and advocate for LGBTQ equality. Allies have become an integral part of that work as chapters...
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Family Acceptance Within Families of Color
In January 2018 the “Best-in-Show” series began, featuring the highest rated sessions from the PFLAG National Convention in Portland, OR. This month we're joined by chapter leaders from PFLAG chapters...
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Training Toolkit: Family Acceptance within Families of Color
Thanks for participating in “Family Acceptance Within Families of Color” with Marsha, Kelly, Monica, and Sheila. One of our key goals is to help you take the information that you...
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May 9, 2018
The PFLAG 45th Anniversary Celebration
Join us to celebrate decades of saving lives, one family at a time, and to help us honor the people, organizations and our remarkable corporate partners and allies who have contributed to that work. Together, we have fostered LGBTQ family resilience, resistance, and joy for 45 years.
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Making Cents Out of Raising Money - Increase Your Chapter's Success!
In January 2018 the "Best-in-Show" series began, featuring the highest rated sessions from the PFLAG National Convention in Portland, OR. This month we were joined by chapter leaders from PFLAG...
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Training Toolkit: Making Cents Out of Fundraising
Thanks for participating in “Making Cents Out of Raising Money - Increase Your Chapter's Success!” with PFLAG Jersey Shore. One of our key goals is to help you take the...
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September 9, 2017
PFLAG launched in La Porte County
After a year of planning and intense work this spring, PFLAG National has granted chapter status to PFLAG Michigan City (MC) which will serve all La Porte County.
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PFLAG National Board Member Susan Thronson "Won't Be Denied"
"Family acceptance for LGBTQ youth who face homelessness and attempt suicide at tragic and unacceptable levels.
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Keeping Siblings Seen and Supported with Dr. Anderson and Mr. Doherty
Gender diversity impacts everyone in a family. When a family stands out for any reason, each member is likely to handle this differently. In the community, siblings of gender...
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Gender Basics for Parents with Joel Baum
Discussions of gender are everywhere these days. Unfortunately, these discussions can leave us more confused than ever. Whether for your own information, or to help you support parents of...
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PFLAG Staff Restructure and Service Improvements
Earlier this week, I sent an email sharing the news of an exciting restructure of our Field department, now called Chapter Engagement. We wanted to be sure everyone had a chance to see it, so we are sharing it again...
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Changing the Way We Support Our Chapters: Staff Restructure FAQ
Answers to some common questions about the PFLAG staff restructure.
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July 26, 2017
PFLAG Beaumont Educational Chair speaks out on President Trump's Transgender Ban Tweets
"Being told that we're a burden, that we don't matter, that our contribution to the life, liberty, and freedom of the people in this nation, don't matter, is very difficult, it's a hard pill to swa
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June 29, 2017
PFLAGers offer support in China
On May 20, "Lover's Day" in China, a group of mothers, affiliated with the US-founded PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), caused a stir by appearing at a Shanghai park where
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July 12, 2017
PFLAG Howard County to Launch HoCo Pride in 2018
At the Howard County executive’s quarterly LGBT Roundtable last month, Jumel Howard, a member of the PFLAG-Howard County Steering Committee, discussed preliminary plans for a Pride celebration to t
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PFLAGers Take Pride
For the past month, parades, marches, festivals, workshops, picnics, and parties have taken place around the world to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month, which honors the Stonewall riots which took place in 1969 in New York City. PFLAGers...
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June 25, 2017
PFLAG Salisbury Organizes First Rainbow Fun Run
The Fun Run organizers from PFLAG Salisbury, a local LGBTQ ally organization and Lower Shore LGBTQ Coalition say it's not just about raising awareness that all are welcome but showing pride too.
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June 18, 2017
PFLAG Norman Helps Plan Pride Parade
In honor of National Pride Month, LGBTQ communities and supporters are gearing up for Oklahoma’s largest annual pride parade, and Norman is no exception.
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June 20, 2017
PFLAG Greater Boston board member first recipient of the Robert B. and Joan H. Parker Compassionate Action Award
The Bang Group — a percussive dance company created by Jeffrey Kazin and David Parker, hosted its first-ever “Snap, Crackle, BANG!” event at the Dance Complex over the weekend and awarded Greater
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Something to Talk About: June 2017
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create...
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May 22, 2017
PFLAG Pendleton Awards Diversity Scholarship
Pendleton High School senior Raeana Mikel is the 2017 recipient of a $1,000 Roberta Frazier Anderson Diversity Scholarship, presented by PFLAG Pendleton.
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May 10, 2017
Josh Kraft honored by Greater Boston PFLAG
Greater Boston PFLAG honored Josh Kraft at its annual Pride & Passion benefit at Boston Marriott Copley Place on April 27.
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Health Risk Behaviors among Gender Expansive Students with Alison Gill
In addition to transgender youth, gender expansive (also called gender nonconforming or nonbinary) youth are receiving a great deal of attention in the media and among educators and policymakers. However,...
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Something to Talk About: April 2017
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ and ally issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program...
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April 21, 2017
Trans Student's Journey to Activist...and President of PFLAG Pasadena
Today, Aiden, 28, is pursuing his master’s degree, married, and is an activist in the LGBTQ community as president of the Pasadena chapter of PFLAG, an advocacy group.
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April 10, 2017
Talking Inclusively: April 2017
Welcome to Talking Inclusively, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about intersectionality, LGBTQ issues, inclusion and more! Each month we’ll offer an article on diverse topics and suggest...
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March 31, 2017
Sarah Rohde, PFLAG Nevada County: Start a conversation today, Transgender Day of Visibility
"I challenge you to start a conversation today, on Transgender Day of Visibility, with your friends: you can empower someone in your community by embracing the idea that transgender people are peop
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March 14, 2017
Parents demand board action after bus driver's remarks
“My heart is racing, and I just couldn't hold it in anymore. I tried,” said Polk Pride board member and Polk County PFLAG president Kerri McCoy.
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March 26, 2017
Juli Stratton: Seeing Past Labels and Into People's Hearts
"I have learned that to be in community is to experience a sense of belonging," Stratton said. "To belong is to be related to and to be a part of something greater than ourselves."
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Powerful Partnerships: Making Diversity & Inclusion Successful in PFLAG Chapters
Creating a chapter-based diversity and inclusion outreach strategy isn’t always easy, but the benefits are tremendous and critical in helping you achieve PFLAG’s mission. And with the political realities...
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Something to Talk About: March 2017
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to...
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March 14, 2017
NCAA commits to inclusivity in response to letter from LGBTQ advocates
With organizations such as media watchdog GLAAD, PFLAG, Lambda Legal and the National LGBTQ Task Force co-signing, along with numerous state and local organizations, the letter represents the full
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FAQs: Rescission of U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Education (DOE) Title IX Guidance for Transgender Students
Answers to your most pressing questions.
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Something to Talk About: February 2017
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality...
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February 6, 2017
Talking Inclusively: February 2017
Welcome to Talking Inclusively, a monthly series from PFLAG National's Straight for Equality program, designed to create conversation about intersectionality, LGBTQ issues, inclusion and more! Each month we’ll offer an article on diverse topics and suggest a few...
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S4E: Two New Resources
Looking for easy-to-access programs for your chapter? Trying to create conversations about LGBT issues as a part of your work with other community groups? Looking for ideas on how to start conversations with new (and potential) chapter members?
Then consider...
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PFLAG National Board Member Obit Goes Viral
Longtime PFLAG member, chapter leader, and former national board member Dr. Kay Heggestad, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017. Within just a few short days, her self-penned obituary--followed up with further details from her family (a “minority report” obituary)...
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What Would You Do?: Tips and Tools for PFLAGers and Allies in Tough Situations
In trying times visible, vocal, and active allyship is more significant than ever. PFLAG parents and allies, in communities nationwide, have the power to encourage LGBTQ inclusion and to...
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January 24, 2017
PFLAG Naples Chapter Leader Honored
The man has dedicated the last decade of his life to advocating and acting on a range of social justice issues in Collier County.
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December 10, 2016
A PFLAG Founder Remembered: Adele Starr
Just as it would be impossible to tell the story of PFLAG without telling the story of founder Jeanne Manford, it would be impossible to tell the story of PFLAG National without telling the story of Adele Starr. So we...
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November 24, 2016
PFLAG Butte Provides Critical Trans Support
Think for a minute of how we would be different if our focus was directed to the least among us: those individuals or groups who have been marginalized, demonized, ignored, and maligned.
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November 30, 2016
OK Gazette Profile of PFLAG RD Kay Holladay
When Kay Holladay’s son David came out to his family at age 16, there were no tears or confusion and there was no teeth-gnashing or condemnation.
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Advanced Facilitation Skills: Responding to Support Group Challenges
Join us for part two of our two-part series on facilitation skills for PFLAG chapter leaders. (Check out part one here!)
Using common scenarios to demonstrate challenges that many...
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Training Toolkit: Facilitation Skills 201 - Responding to Support Group Challenges
Thanks for participating in PFLAG National’s Facilitation Skills 201 - Responding to Support Group Challenges. One of our key goals is to help you take the information that you learned...
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November 2, 2016
PFLAGer Nominated for Peace Prize
Gail Clark-Savage, a leader in spurring local welcome parties for the participants in the AIDS bicycle ride through Lompoc every June, has been announced as the first nominee for the seventh annual
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November 1, 2016
PFLAG Boulder Receives Community Grant
PFLAG Boulder County, which provides support, education and advocacy for the families, friends and allies of LGBTQ individuals, has received funding from The Community Foundation. This year, the fo
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October 23, 2016
PFLAG Quincy helps combat transgender issues
To help combat some of the issues the transgender community is facing, Hannibal Quincy PFLAG started a conversation about compassion and acceptance at the Quincy Public Library.
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October 20, 2016
A PFLAGer's Gender Journey Up
In her East Tennessee accent, Kelly Jenkins explains, “I knew I was a girl when I knew I was a girl–-at a very young age--but I didn’t know people disagreed with me.
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October 24, 2016
Virginia Mom Has Change of Heart and Mind, Finds PFLAG
A Virginia mother says her views on LGBT people were transformed when her teenager came out as transgender. Hope Christina Hernandez said she was not raised to accept LGBT people.
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Facilitation Skills for PFLAG Leaders: Going from Good to Great!
Support groups are one of the most honored and sought after functions of PFLAG chapters nationwide. Join us for this updated learning session that will help PFLAG leaders, support group...
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October 17, 2016
Linda Murphy: PFLAG Collingswood Leader and South Jersey Magazine 2016 Super Woman
From South Jersey Magazine:
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September 29, 2016
Atlanta Pride parade grand marshal PFLAG Atlanta celebrates 30th anniversary
Now known as PFLAG, the grassroots network born that day is still standing strong, with chapters across the country, including here in Atlanta.
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September 23, 2016
PFLAG Bellevue celebrating 20th anniversary on Eastside
In 1996, Wendy Wartes and her husband were host parents for an exchange student from Belarus. The young man had come out to his family back home and it did not go well, so he saw coming to this country as an opportunity for a better experience.
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September 27, 2016
PFLAG Tucson Supports Safe Place campaign
Safe Place is a collaborative effort between local non-profits, businesses and law enforcement. It began in Seattle and has resulted in reduced crimes against the LGBTQ community.
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September 20, 2016
PFLAG Napa Quilt Project Honors Pulse Victims and PFLAG Orlando
PFLAG Napa recently completed a project that is touching hearts, minds, and lives....reaching all the way to Orlando.
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September 14, 2016
PFLAG Oskaloosa: Stories in Transition
On Tuesday night's PFLAG presentation, at local restaurant On the Green, a few people told their unique stories. Two of the speakers would say they have never identified with the gender they were assigned at birth, and the other two were parents who were able to corroborate that perspective.
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August 31, 2016
PFLAG Lady Lake Honors Student For Advocacy Work
Lake-Sumter State College freshman Dana Herron is the first recipient of a scholarship from PFLAG Lady Lake. She is being awarded the scholarship because of her valiant efforts to establish a GSA Club (Gay/Straight Alliance) while she was a student at Carver Middle School.
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August 31, 2016
PFLAG Columbia-Howard County Hosts Clothing Drive
“In an effort to connect LGBT+ folks in need with appropriate resources, TransAAction Maryland has organized Image-In, a free clothing exchange/giveaway for all youth and adults, with great fashions, stylists, shoes, accessories, clothing,” says Sue Garner, the chapter’s president.
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August 30, 2016
Talking About Coming Out With PFLAG NYC and Broadway's ‘Fun Home’
“We thought they could learn a lot from professional actors about public speaking skills,” said Drew Tagliabue, the executive director of PFLAG NYC, an organization for family members of gay and transgender people. The group runs the Safe Schools Program, which sends those emissaries into classrooms to talk about coming out.
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August 29, 2016
Orlando shooting remembered by PFLAG Taos at Pride
In the initial wake of the shooting, memorials were held across the country to honor the victims and collectively mourn the loss of the LGBTQ community’s “fallen brothers and sisters,” as Barbara Sheppard, president of PFLAG-Taos and one of the organizers of the march, told The Taos News.
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August 17, 2016
Rainbow stickers welcome LGBT community
Most of those entering Great Pacific in search of a latte or a microbrew didn’t seem to notice the new sticker, but it sent a message to those who glanced its way. The establishment is an early adopter of PFLAG Pendleton’s effort to place the window clings.
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Moderate Moderating: Social Media Engagement the PFLAG Way
Social media is a fantastic tool for connecting with PFLAG members and others who need PFLAG's support in your community. However, if you've been involved in social media, on your...
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August 5, 2016
Kathy Halbrooks is doing the right thing
If you have ever been to a protest in support of LGBT rights or the homeless in Middle Tennessee or nearby, you may have seen a very unassuming older woman with a gentle smile and quiet grace calmly going about her business of promoting equality. That woman is Kathy Halbrooks, the co-chair of PFLAG Nashville.
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August 9, 2016
PFLAG shows support for local law enforcement
PFLAG Harlingen made about 150 cupcakes to show its support to the local law enforcement community. The event, “Cupcakes and Coffee for Cops” was held Friday at Mexican Cafe on Wilson Road.
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August 7, 2016
Local families start PFLAG chapter
The Anne Arundel County and Annapolis chapter of PFLAG, a national nonprofit organization, celebrated its launch at a picnic at Crofton Park on Sunday. The group starting meeting in May and obtained its nonprofit status this summer.
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August 1, 2016
PFLAG Central PA Supports Orlando-Focused Pride
Carole Sizemore, a member of PFLAG, an organization of parents and allies of the LGBTQ community, said the festival was an important annual event that provided members of the LGBTQ community a "safe place" to enjoy a day with friends, family and loved ones.
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Welcome New PFLAG Chapters!
The rise in numbers of new PFLAG chapters starting across the country continues to move and motivate us all. Passionate families, allies, and LGBTQ people see the need--now more than ever--for PFLAG chapters in their communities. From the continued...
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July 29, 2016
PFLAG Sierra Vista Going Strong
Today, Thomasson has a wife of 35 years. She’s a retired school teacher and retired U.S. Army Reservist. She’s happy and at peace with herself, but having suffered, having been in the closet, Thomasson wants to help others who might now be suffering. To that end, she joined PFLAG.
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July 22, 2016
Gay Rights Groups Have Grown Since Marriage Decision
Since same-sex marriage came to Alabama, gay rights groups such as PFLAG and Equality Calhoun have grown exponentially.
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July 21, 2016
Trans PFLAG Leader Continues To Work for Change
"Affirmations asked me if I wanted to start a support group for transgender people and I said yes," she says. "That's when I came out of the closet and began identifying as trans."
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July 23, 2016
PFLAG chapter awards $500 Start-up Grant to LGBT ally
As the Observation Point fire winds down, one support worker at Darby’s fire camp next to the high school was excited to be the first recipient of PFLAG’s Start-up Grant.
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Training Toolkit: Moderate Moderating, Social Media Engagement the PFLAG Way
Thanks for participating in PFLAG National’s Moderate Moderating: Social Media Engagement the PFLAG Way webinar. One of our key goals is to help you take the information that you learned in this session and...
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July: A Month about Freedom and the Courage to Achieve It
As June ends and July begins, many cities are still celebrating Pride. This year, the official Pride month (June) provided brilliant celebrations of how far we have come – one year since marriage equality! – as well as somber moments...
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PFLAG Orlando Response Update
June has been a somber month for Pride. Our collective grief over Orlando is new territory for some, but in the days ahead our solidarity and unity will continue to be needed by so many who have been affected.
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Our Trans Loved Ones: Owning Your Role in Creating More Inclusive PFLAG Chapters
PFLAG is dedicated to providing support to trans and non-binary folks and their families, educating the community about the issues that trans and non-binary people face, and advocating for fully...
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June 17, 2016
PFLAG on Orlando
In the midst of profound tragedy, we find hope. Numerous PFLAG chapters across the country - and, in fact, around the world—have been holding vigils and support meetings in response to the June 12th shooting in Orlando, which targeted LGBTQ people, primarily of Latinx descent.
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Training Toolkit: Facilitation Skills for PFLAG Leaders
Thanks for participating in PFLAG National’s Faciliation Skills: Going from Good to Great webinar or in-person training. One of our key goals is to help you take the information that you...
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Straight for Equality: Have Faith! Straight for Equality in Faith Communities for PFLAG Chapters
Addressing issues at the intersection of faith and LGBTQ equality remains one of the biggest challenges and most important topics that PFLAG members and chapters across the country encounter...
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But I'm Not a Racist! Reframing Diversity Efforts in PFLAG Chapters
PFLAG members frequently ask themselves how they can better serve people in communities of color. Many have tried advertising in community newspapers or translating materials, but find that few people...
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Straight for Equality: So You Think You Can Ally?
When it comes to allies, how do you motivate someone with no (apparent) connection to equality issues? What kinds of programs can PFLAG chapters do to interest these next-gen allies?...
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Straight for Equality: Becoming a Trans Ally 101
The inclusion of people who are transgender has been a long-term commitment for PFLAGers. And we’re proud to announce the release of a new publication that will help you and...
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Creating Thriving Chapters: How to Attract, Develop and Retain Members
PFLAG National is dedicated to creating and supporting PFLAG chapters that thrive now and in the future. This workshop – revamped for 2019 – will allow chapter leaders and members...
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Cultivating Respect: Working with Stakeholders for Safer Schools
Having a tough time getting your foot in the door at schools in your community? This session is a great way to start developing a strategy to open the door...
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But We're On the Same Side: Conflict Resolution for PFLAG Chapters
Despite shared goals, organizations often experience conflicts that must be resolved. As PFLAG members it is important to know the skills to help mediate conflicts, formally and informally, when they...
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Fundraising 101: Skills for PFLAG Chapters
Fundraising is a combination of art and science. The “art” is related to relationship: creating, developing, maintaining and managing relationships with people or organizations that will you’re your chapter’s work....
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Building Coalitions that Work for Everyone
For PFLAG chapters, working in coalitions can be a powerful way to address urgent situations, empower community members, launch community-wide initiatives, advocate for legislative change, and create long-term social transformation. In...
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501c3 Rules
As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, there are many rules that PFLAGers and chapters must follow during an election. PFLAG chapters may engage in lobbying activities that influence the outcome of...
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Tools for Chapters
Looking for ways to let your local media know about what your chapter is doing in the community? Giving a presentation or sending mail on behalf of your chapter? Here...
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Straight for Equality Chapter Field Guide
This step-by-step field guide has three great ideas for using the Straight for Equality project with your chapter. Learn how to share information about this new project, energize your speakers...
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PFLAG Lower Columbia leader honored as Citizen of the Year
Mary Ann Nelson was recently selected as Citizen of the Year by the Cathlamet Womans Club, in Washington, for her tireless and generous work with PFLAG, as president and member of the Southwestern Washington Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church...
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PFLAG San Diego Launches It's Scholarship Season
PFLAG San Diego has just launched its scholarship program for 2016, and to celebrate the season did so with two benefit concerts which served as fundraisers in support of the students. Now in its 17th year, PFLAG SDC has awarded...
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Paulette Goodman keeps moving equality forward...
As reported by Jeff Getek of MyMCMedia, former PFLAG National president Paulette Goodman (1988-1992) is keeping up the good fight for equality...but not before taking a quick break earlier this year to celebrate the marriage victory at the Supreme Court....
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PFLAG Santa Barbara and the Interfaith Pride Celebration
Today we hear from Georgia Noble of PFLAG Santa Barbara, who with her chapter helped to coordinate the first Interfaith Pride Celebration in the community.
We orchestrated the first Interfaith Pride Celebration here in Santa Barbara to take place in...
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PFLAG Salisbury-Rowan Awards Seven More Scholarships
PFLAG Salisbury-Rowan was founded in 2006, and in 2008, the chapter established its scholarship foundation and began awarding...
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PFLAG Norman Accepts Challenge from Scholarship Recipients
This week, Focus on the Field brings attention to PFLAG Norman in Oklahoma. PFLAG Norman awarded $1,000 scholarships to two Norman High School seniors at its annual reception. Congratulations to the two honorees, Skyler Hoffstatter and Aryn Alderman!...
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PFLAG Greater Boston Honors Jason Collins, Congressman Kennedy, and 11 Deserving HS Seniors at Pride and Passion
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PFLAG St. Charles Wins Two Awards in One Month
This week, PFLAG National congratulates PFLAG St. Charles, in Missouri, on receiving two awards in one month!...
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PFLAG Portland Black Chapter Includes LGBTQ in National Black History Month
On February 26th, PFLAG Portland Black Chapter presented its Black LGBTQ History Project at Portland State University. The...
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PFLAG Jersey Shore Makes Headlines
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PFLAG Franklin-Hampshire Inaugurates the Eric Collins Memorial Award
In February 2013, Eric Collins of West Springfield, Massachusetts, died at the much-too-young age of 15. As a high school student, Eric was active in Generation Q, a peer-led support and advocacy group for LGBTQI youth. Through his work with...
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API Project of PFLAG NYC Brings in Lunar New Year with Parade, Award
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February and March this year are an exciting, festive, and rewarding time for the API Project of PFLAG...Blog
New Mexico Declares PFLAG Day
This week, PFLAG National recognizes our New Mexico chapters for an incredible honor. Reported by Steve Terrell...
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Nancy and John Desmond of PFLAG Tampa Honored by Human Rights Council!
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PFLAG Plymouth-Canton Achieves LGBTQ Representation in Public Space
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Colette Roberts of PFLAG-Columbia/Howard County to be in Women’s Hall of Fame
This week, PFLAG National exuberantly congratulates Colette Roberts on her acceptance into Howard County Women’s Hall of Fame. Colette co-founded PFLAG-Columbia/Howard County in Maryland and led the organization for more than a decade. She will be formally inducted on...
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Welcome back, PFLAG Lancaster!
This week, PFLAG National welcomes back PFLAG Lancaster, a chapter based in Pennsylvania. After a brief sabbatical, the chapter is reforming to continue the PFLAG mission of support, education, and advocacy....
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PFLAG Portland President Attends Gay Christian Network Conference
Today we hear from Dawn Holt, PFLAG National Regional Director in the Pacific Northwest, and President of PFLAG Portland. She is the mother of a 26 year-old gay man who serves as her inspiration for her work in the LGBTQ community. In addition to her service in PFLAG, Dawn served as the Co-Chair of Equity Foundation, an Oregon-based community foundation for the LGBTQ community and, as a practicing Buddhist, serves on the board of her Zen community.
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Welcome, PFLAG St. Augustine!
Great news from Florida this week. A PFLAG chapter has opened in St. Augustine. Meetings will be held on the third Thursday of every month at 7:30 pm at the United Universalist Fellowship at 2487 A1A South.
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The Thorons: A Legacy of Love
Today we hear from Jeff Johnson, a Communications and Policy intern with PFLAG National. Jeff had the opportunity to meet with longtime PFLAG leaders Sam and Julia Thoron. Following is his report on their journey to becoming dedicated PFLAG leaders,...
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PFLAG's Tips For The Holidays
While for some people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender holidays mean celebration, joy, family, and togetherness, for others it can mean a time of stress, difficulty, and even sadness or depression...especially if one feels that they
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Fortune Feimster to Support Her Mom's PFLAG Chapter
In 2015, Fortune Feimster--a comedian who, in addition to her many appearances on Chelsea Lately and Last Comic Standing is now developing her own series with funny woman Tina Fey--did a little PFLAG role reversal: instead of her mother...
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PFLAG Metro DC Youth Group Going On 5 Years
In 2008, friends and advocates Carol Lewis and Nancy Brown recognized a problem. Nancy, then-facilitator of the Fairfax support group of PFLAG Metro DC, had noted that many high schools offered space and time to LGBTQ youth by way...
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North Carolina Achieves Marriage Equality...and PFLAG is There To Celebrate!
Today is the final day of October, which means one more chance to celebrate LGBTQ History Month. And October 2014 will certainly go down in history as a turning point for marriage...
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Garden State Legislators Honor PFLAG Chapters!
Last Friday, the Garden State officially celebrated the 20thanniversary of LGBT History Month by recognizing all
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Some sad news from Pennsylvania...
Today we hear from John Otto, President of our Philadelphia chapter, about the unexpected death of Melina Waldo. Melina served as a member of the PFLAG National board and as a Regional Director; she remained...
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PFLAG Philly Board Member to be Honored
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| PFLAG Philadelphia Board Member, and Jaci Adams OutProud Transgender Award |
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PFLAG Madison the Marriage Equality Bus Tour
Today we hear from Jeanne Williams of PFLAG Madison about a fun and exciting event that her chapter participated in late last month:
Members of PFLAG Madison participated in the Marriage Equality Bus Tour to Chicago send-off on Monday, August 25, 2014....
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PFLAG Cleveland Takes the Gold...in more ways than one!
Today we hear from PFLAG National's Field Manager Brooke Smith on her visit with PFLAG Cleveland.
This week, thousands of LGBTQ and ally athletes descended on Cleveland and Akron for
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PFLAG Metro DC Member's Son Speaks Out On BSA Leadership, Post Eagle Scouts
History was made when Pascal Tessier--son of proud PFLAG mom and PFLAG Metro DC board member Tracie Felker--became the first openly gay scout to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest within the scouting organization.
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PFLAG Tampa at St. Pete Pride
Today we hear from John and Nancy Desmond of PFLAG Tampa, reporting on their experiences as the Grand Marshals of St. Pete Pride!
Last Saturday night, just as the sun set on the horizon, the excitement on the PFLAG Tampa float...
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PFLAG Tampa Helps Move County One Step Closer To Full Non-Discrimination
Today we hear from John Desmond of PFLAG Tampa, reporting on his chapter's successful efforts to move forward an amendment inclusive of sexual orientation and gender identity to an already-existing human rights ordinance:
The Hillsborough...
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PFLAG SGV API and "After I Do"
PFLAG SGV API was featured in a piece on Public Radio KPCC about the Asian Pacific Islander LGBT community in Southern California, and the process of coming out based on their cultural needs.
Carol Mannion, president of the...
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PFLAG Ogden: Pride at Hill Airforce Base
Today we hear from Barb D'Arco, president of PFLAG Ogden, one of our Utah chapters. She writes of a moving, major milestone, one that could not have happened without the hard work of PFLAGers everywhere!
I am a civilian...
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PFLAG Indianapolis: Marriage Equality (Finally) Comes to Indiana!
Today we hear from Annette Gross of PFLAG Indianapolis, on the great news out of her homestate about marriage equality!
Yesterday I was witness to what I can only describe as a miracle. At noon, my fellow PFLAGer...
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PFLAG Utah and Salt Lake City PRIDE!
Today we hear from Regional Director Kathy Godwin about Salt Lake City Pride. PFLAG Utah made a big showing!
PFLAG Utah came...
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PFLAG's Southern California Chapters March in LA Pride
And what a fun time was had by all! PFLAG members--including longtime PFLAG mom Betty DeGeneres--marched in the parade, and then made time to spread the news about Care With Pride, the partnership between PFLAG and Johnson &...
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Give OUT Day a hit for PFLAG chapters!
2014 Give OUT Day was a real success for LGBTQ organizations across the country, including the many PFLAG chapters that chose to participate.
Even a major technical glitch--the Razoo site going down--was turned into a positive when Razoo and Bolder...
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Dear Abby Gives A Special Shout-Out to PFLAG Lubbock!
The relationship between PFLAG and advice columnist superstar Dear Abby goes back years. In fact, in the early 1980s when her syndicated column mentioned PFLAG as a resource for parents of gay children, PFLAG’s National Office--which at the time was the...
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PFLAG Tampa: St. Pete Pride Grand Marshals!
Wonderful news, a followup to this story from March 19th where we asked for your votes of support for PFLAG Tampa.
Clearly the call was heeded, the votes came in and PFLAG Tampa has been voted...
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PFLAG Chapters Speaking Out...in the Press!
PFLAGers always make it a point to speak out, especially when the health and well being of their LGBTQ loved ones is on the line. And when they're given the opportunity to do so in the press, that message can...
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A Powerful Speaker at PFLAG Tampa
Today we hear from John Desmond of PFLAG Tampa, regarding a presentation made at their support meeting. It was a powerful topic and had great turnout...and was even picked up by the press!
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PFLAG Cedar Rapids: Voices of Diversity
We don't often get to spotlight a chapter where a simple link will allow the entry to speak for itself. But WOW! Check out this wonderful segment from CBS2 Iowa highlighting the chapter!
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PFLAG API Chapters in New York and Los Angeles Celebrate Lunar New Year!
The 2014 Lunar New Year was last week, and PFLAGers on both coasts celebrated diversity of all kind by marching in parades with other API constituents. We have reports from both Califonia and New York on these special celebrations!
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PFLAG Indianapolis: The Fight for Equality in Indiana
Today we hear from PFLAG Indianapolis co-President and Indiana State Coordinator Annette Gross.
To say that Annette is a warrior would be something of an understatement: she is tireless, fearless, outspoken, fierce and funny...and always on the front line of...
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PFLAG Maryland Chapters: Partnering on a New Online Resource for Maryland's Trans* Youth
Catherine Hyde, a longtime PFLAG member, PFLAG Howard County trans coordinator, and PFLAG National Board Member, is helping Maryland chapters partner with FreeState Legal to create trans*youth@md, a new website meant to offer answers to legal...
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Belinda Carlisle and her son, James Duke Mason, Welcomed by PFLAG Bakersfield
Last night, singer Belinda Carlisle and her son, actor James Duke Mason, were the special guests at a monthly meeting of PFLAG Bakersfield. Duke, gay and out since 2006, has had the full support of his parents,...
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