This week's discussion topic is the many ways we can affirm the lives of LGBTQ+ Christians.
Something To Talk About Live: This National Hugging Day (January 21) Hug Your Trans And Nonbinary Loved Ones Tight
This week's discussion is about what to do if a child or loved one comes out as trans/nonbinary.
Something to Talk About Live: May Your Holidays Be Merry and Gay
This week's discussion topic is queer holiday traditions and creating joy at a time that can be difficult for some.
Something to Talk About Live: November 18, 2021
This week's discussion topic is ID documents for trans and nonbinary folks as well as the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Something to Talk About Live: August 26, 2021
This week's discussion topic is conversion therapy and the film Pray Away on Netflix.
Something to Talk About Live: August 19, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the experiences of LGBTQ+ elders in the US.
Something to Talk About Live: June 24, 2021
This week's discussion topic is LGBTQ+ comic book characters and creators.
What the +?: Understanding and Supporting Expansive LGBTQ+ Identities Recording & Training Toolkit
Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Transgender. Queer. Simple, right? Not for everyone. As allies become more engaged in LGBTQ+ spaces and advocacy, they often have questions about “the plus.” Please join PFLAG...
Something to Talk About Live: April 29, 2021
This week's discussion topic is impact that anti-trans legislation is having on families with gender diverse children.
Something to Talk About Live: April 15, 2021
This week's discussion topic is breaking the "walls of silence" around self-harm, suicidal ideation, and death by suicide.
Something to Talk About Live: March 25, 2021
This week's discussion topic is the significance and impact of the FX show Pose.
Supporting Trans & Nonbinary Loved Ones: What Would You Do? Recording & Training Toolkit
As people who are transgender and nonbinary become more visible, the need to have educated and engaged allies to support them becomes greater. In this session, we’ll review the core...
Something to Talk About Live: November 19, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the Transgender Day of Remembrance and anti-trans violence worldwide.
Something to Talk About Live: November 12, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the experiences of queer, Christian, Tejanos.
Something to Talk About Live: September 10, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the disenfranchisement of transgender voters due to strict voter-ID laws.
Something to Talk About Live: August 20, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the prevalence of anti-trans content on social media sites including Facebook.
Something to Talk About Live: June 25, 2020
This week's discussion topic is the significant role Black drag queens have played in the LGBTQ+ advocacy movement.
Something to Talk About Live: June 18, 2020
This week's discussion topic is how to celebrate Pride if you aren't out to everyone in your life.
Something to Talk About Live: May 21, 2020
This week's discussion topic is online safety for people who are LGBTQ+ and the responsibility of moderators to create safe online space.
Something to Talk About: March 2020
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...
Something to Talk About: January 2020
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...
When Someone Comes Out: A PFLAGers Guide to Demonstrating Support and Acceptance Recording & Training Toolkit
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...

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...

Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020
Please join us, along with our friends from Waves Ahead, on Friday, November 20th for a special virtual vigil in honor of TDOR.
Won't Be Erased: PFLAG National Statement on Transgender Erasure by the Administration
Today, PFLAG National released the following statement from board member Stephanie Battaglino:
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...
So You Think You Can Ally? Advanced Ally Engagement Skills for PFLAG Chapters Recording & Training Toolkit
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...
Something to Talk About: January 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 Learning & Inclusion through the Straight for Equality...
PFLAG National “...Will Never Stop Saying The Words”
"...we trust in an evidence-based and science-based policy, especially when it comes to gender, sexual orientation, reproductive health, and the health and wellbeing of our transgender loved ones."
Keeping Siblings Seen and Supported with Dr. Anderson and Mr. Doherty Recording
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...
Nuestros Seres Queridos Trans: Una Nueva Traducción al Español
Estamos muy orgullosos de anunciar el primero de nuestras nuevas traducciones actualizadas en Español de todas nuestras publicaciones nacionales de PFLAG. La miembro de la junta Isolda Atayde lidera el...
Gender Basics for Parents with Joel Baum Recording
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...

Better Allying in Challenging Times
With growing opposition and resistance to the current political realities in the US there have been new, inspiring examples of the impact that allies can have when they’re visible, vocal, and present. And that has the Straight for Equality team...

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...
Health Disparities and Risk Behaviors among Gender-Expansive Students
Youth whose gender expression does not fit traditional roles based on their sex assigned at birth, often referred to as gender nonconforming, gender expansive, or nonbinary youth, are at increased risk for a variety of negative health risks, including victimization (bullying, abuse, sexual harassment) and negative behavioral health outcomes (depression, suicide, drug use). Although these health risks have been studied among LGBTQ youth who are gender nonconforming, there has been very limited population-based research, particularly among heterosexual students.
Health Risk Behaviors among Gender Expansive Students with Alison Gill Recording
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,...

Welcome, 20/20 Viewers!
Tonight's episode of 20/20, which included focus on families of transgender kids, helped elevate the conversation going on across the country regarding gender identity and gender expression. For some, it may have answered questions, while for others it may have...
PFLAG National to Honor Martha Plimpton
This year, the event will celebrate Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress Martha Plimpton, CNN political analyst Ana Navarro, and Alcoa.
CNN's Ana Navarro to be Honored by PFLAG
"With a wider political divide than ever before, as a nonpartisan organization we felt it was important to honor different ally voices of support for the LGBTQ community, and Ana Navarro is such an
Trump Administration Revokes Trans Student Guidelines
And PFLAG executive director Elizabeth Kohm said, “PFLAG hearts everywhere are with the worried parents who will be kept awake tonight, and the kids who will be scared to go to school in the mornin

Urgent: Rescission of Title IX Guidance for Transgender Students
We need to share some disturbing news: There is a real possibility that the life-saving Title IX nondiscrimination guidance to protect transgender students might be rescinded.
We have neither commented on nor responded to rumors in the past month, but...
PFLAG Provides Support for Families with Trans Kids
Though many children go through periods of being “gender-expansive”—for example, a preschool boy who prefers princess outfits—parents should pay attention if kids consistently, persistently and ins
Films on Gender
While transgender representation has too often tended to range from nonexistent to dismal, this isn’t and hasn’t always been the case. The films below include both narrative and documentaries...
NCLR Transgender Youth Project
NCLR has launched the Transgender Youth Project to make it easier for transgender youth to live authentically—and with respect—in all aspects of their lives. Building on more than 20 years of advocacy on behalf of the transgender community, the project takes on precedent-setting cases to expand legal protections for youth, advocates for inclusive, affirming, and welcoming policies at all levels of government, and furthers equality through public education.
Our Trans & Nonbinary Loved Ones: Owning Your Role in Creating More Inclusive PFLAG Chapters Recording & Training Toolkit
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...

Fighting for Fairness in Our States
The backlash to successful movement forward for equality continues to grow, week by week, with state legislatures looking to erase existing protections and enact bills harmful to LGBTQ people.
Yet, no matter what state or community...
Straight for Equality: Becoming a Trans Ally Recording & Training Toolkit
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...
Military Service
In 1950, just two years after President Truman signed an executive order desegregating the United States Armed Forces, the Department of Defense began discriminating against LGB service members. When President...
Straight for Equality: guide to being a trans ally
This publication, from our Straight for Equality program, will help you learn more about what transgender means, develop competency around talking about the issue, become better informed about the challenges...
Statement on North Carolina Governor's Executive Order
GREENSBORO, NC - PFLAG National board member and Greensboro, NC resident, Linda Stroupe, today issued the following statement in response to North Carolina Gov. McCrory’s Executive Order:

LGBTQ Stories in TV and Film
This has been a remarkable year for LGBTQ characters and stories in film and TV. From mainstream movies to independent films, major networks to cable outlets to new players in the TV arena like Netflix and Amazon, there are more...
We Are All Allies
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
Every February, information is shared about the importance of recognizing and celebrating Black History Month: why it’s celebrated, who is celebrated......

S4E: Allies and the Holidays

PFLAG Nashville President Celebrates Military Pride
Today we hear from Kathy Halbrooks, the President of PFLAG Nashville, and the Tennessee State Coordinator.
I had the pleasure of attending the Second Annual NSA Mid-South LGBT celebration on June 26 in Millington, Tennessee. The keynote...