Support

Our next PFLAG Connects: Communities Black/African American Meeting is coming up this tomorrow

Our next PFLAG Connects: Communities meeting for the Black/African-American community is coming up! If you’re part of the Black/African-American community and you’re a family member of an LGBTQ+ person--or an LGBTQ+ person yourself--please join us tomorrow, Tuesday, January 11th at 9pm ET / 8pm CT / 6pm PT for a 60-minute meeting to provide and receive support. 

Register now to join us!

Education

Three Steps to Being a Better Digital Ally

With the recent surge of the Omicron variant and snowstorms across the country, some of us may be staying home more than we had recently. That doesn’t mean our work should let up! Check out some resources to be a better digital advocate.

1. Learn: Follow PFLAG National on social media to stay on top of the news and be ready for action. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. You can also follow Straight for Equality on Facebook and Twitter. 
2. Watch: Watch some of our monthly PFLAG Academy Online sessions and be sure to keep an eye out for emails about future sessions. Stream LGBTQ+ inclusive shows, movies, and podcasts. By giving your time and attention to LGBTQ+ inclusive work, you are reminding content creators that LGBTQ+ people and stories matter. 
3. Share: Post information about LGBTQ+ news and policies on social media; sharing stories from our bi-weekly Policy Matters eblast is a great way to get started. Or tune in to weekly episodes of Something To Talk About! Live on PFLAG National’s channels, and share your thoughts about the show with your followers.

Advocacy

Protecting the Freedom to Vote

Whatever our background or zip code, in America we value the freedom to have a say in decisions that impact our lives — from curbing the pandemic to creating jobs to making health care affordable. Congress passed the Voting Rights Act in 1965 to protect our freedom to vote and ensure that attempts to discriminate against voters are formally reviewed. But now, some politicians have endangered our lives and our elections, passing anti-voter bills and refusing to pass laws the majority of Americans favor. This is a turning point for our nation. Our Senate leaders must work to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to create national standards to ensure that we can safely and freely cast our ballots, ensure that trusted local election officials count every vote, and prevent partisan politicians from sabotaging the results of our elections.

Visit pflag.org/CommunityJustice to learn more about these critical laws, what's at stake, and to take action with your Senators, today. For democracy to work for all of us, it must include us all!

Something to Talk About...Live!

PFLAG Gives Back Through Volunteerism

Without volunteers, many nonprofit organizations--including PFLAG chapters--would not be able to do the life-saving work that they do in their communities. 

Join PFLAG National this Thursday, January 13th at 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PM PT for Something to Talk About Live! In advance of the MLK Day of Service next Monday, we will be discussing Tanya Ward Goodman’s article in the Washington Post, “The holidays are over. Here’s how to volunteer year-round.” with PFLAG chapter leaders Sandy Brown, Faith Moeller, and Sung Tse. 

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

For more information--and to check out our discussion questions in advance--visit pflagnation.al/STTALive-011322.