Dear John:

We hope you are enjoying a day off with loved ones--we are--and that you'll take a moment to honor the memory of those who died in service of our country, including LGBTQ+ servicemembers, many who served in silence.

Pride Month kicks off tomorrow-- as does our special limited series, What Makes Pride, with Melissa Harris-Perry. Learn more, and watch the premiere tomorrow at pflag.org/whatmakespride. New episodes premiere every Tuesday in June at 11:30am ET/8:30am PT.

Support

Saturday, June 5th: Let's celebrate the LGBTQ+ and ally graduates of 2021 at #LavGrad

We're #PFLAGProud to partner with our friends at Campus Pride once again on the national Lavender Graduation (#LavGrad), this year celebrating the LGBTQ+ and ally graduates of the Class of 2021, honoring their incredible achievements, especially after a year of so much challenge and adversity.

The Lavender Graduation ceremony will be held Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 3pm ET/12pm PT. It is a free event, livestreaming at campuspride.org/2021.

Learn more and set a reminder to watch!

Education

Three Steps to Being a Better Educator of LGBTQ+ History (While You’re Stuck at Home)

Just because you’re staying in doesn’t mean your learning should slow down! So, stay safe and take these steps to engage:

Learn: Check out pflag.org/lgbthistory which includes websites, films, books, and other resources that will help you learn more. about LGBTQ+ history, no matter where you are on your learning journey.
Watch: PFLAG Academy On-Demand includes multiple sessions for those who would like to learn more about LGBTQ+ history and culture in the United States including Don't Know Much About LGBTQ History?: The Ultimate LGBTQ History and Culture Extravaganza and When LGBTQ Past and Present Collide! How LGBTQ History Can Illuminate Today’s Challenges.
Share: Use social media to elevate the more than 450 LGBTQ+ icons that have been featured at lgbthistorymonth.com all year long! And be sure to check out and share our link for folks to tune into this week's Something to Talk About Live! (See below)

Advocacy

Colors of Pride: Advocating for the Equality Act at the intersection of LGBTQ+ equality, racial justice, and faith

"Colors of Pride” is an opportunity for congregations to take a public stand of support for equality during Pride month and commemorating Juneteenth. Our goal is to create opportunities for allyship with the queer community, Black and Brown communities, and congregations by engaging at least 300 congregations nationwide to agree to participate in our pro-equality actions during Pride month.

Visit equalitytime.org/colorsofpride to sign up--and be sure to select PFLAG as your organization!

Something to Talk About...Live!

Join PFLAG National live this Thursday, June 3rd at 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PM for Something to Talk About Live. This week we'll be discussing "Tennessee Will Excuse Students From Lessons With LGBTQ+ Content," from The Advocate, by Trudy Ring.

You can watch live on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

For more information, including a link to this week's article and the questions, visit straightforequality.org/something-talk-about-live-june-3-2021.

Remember: We're here to help. Find us all at pflag.org/about/our-people.

Let’s stay safe, stay healthy--and stay connected.

We're here for you,
Team PFLAG National

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