Support

Watch and Share Taking the Long Road Home

Last week our new film, Taking the Long Road Home, premiered and is now available for viewing. PFLAG National is proud to uplift the work of filmmaker Qiydaar Foster as he shares his deeply personal story at the intersections of identity, family, and faith. The film was produced by Nick Oceano and Niketta Scott, and edited by Jake Korupp. 

This is what one viewer of the film had to say: Thank you so much for this incredibly beautiful and well-done documentary. As a mom struggling with her place in the church and how they will accept her children this struck so close to home. Many tears were shed. Thank you.

You can watch the film here along with additional resources (and more to come!). If the film resonated with you we would love if you helped spread the word by sharing this Facebook post or retweeting this tweet.

Education

Three Steps to Being a Better Faith Ally

1. Learn: Check out PFLAG’s publications Faith In Our Families and be not afraid - help is on the way! straight for equality in faith communities to help you learn more about what you can do to be a better ally to individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ in your faith community, no matter where you are on your faith journey.
2. Watch: Be sure to watch the new film Taking The Long Road Home, by filmmaker Qyidaar Foster. Revisit our PFLAG Academy Online about talking about LGBTQ+ issues and religion without getting into arguments. We also recommend checking out classic films such as Prayers for Bobby or a documentary like For They Know Not What They Do. 
3. Share: Use social media to spread the word about organizations that represent your faith tradition that are also welcoming, open, and affirming for those who identify as LGBTQ+. Use the list available at straightforequality.org/FaithResources to get started.

Advocacy

Tell your Senators to prepare to vote “Yes” for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to make history as a Supreme Court Justice  

Today marks the opening of the days-long Senate Judiciary Committee historic hearing for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden’s nominee to serve as a Supreme Court Justice. Judge Jackson’s nomination is historic as would be her confirmation. She is well-suited for this consideration and would be the first Black female Supreme Court Justice and the first Justice to have worked as a public defender. Watch the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing happening today.  Show your support using the hashtag #ConfirmJackson on social media.

Please contact your Senators and tell them to vote “Yes” to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be our next Supreme Court Justice.

Something to Talk About...Live!

LGBTQ+ Identities And Neurodiversity

In addition to March being Bisexual+ Health Awareness Month, March 21-25, 2022 is the 20^th National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week. 

Join us this Thursday, March 24th at 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT for Something To Talk About Live, where we will be discussing Dr. Robert T Muller’s article in Psychology Today, “Why Identifying as Queer Can Be Harder for Those with Autism” with advocate and organizer Lydia X. Z. Brown. 

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-032422.