Straight For Equality

08/31/2025

A new chapter awaits! As a program of PFLAG National, and in an effort to best reach our communities and provide quality resources and support, we’re moving our content to the PFLAG National page, . We hope to see you there! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

04/10/2023

Happy National Sibling Day! 👫👬👭 🎉

For many LGBTQ+ people, siblings are an important source of strength and support. Today, we celebrate that bond.

Join us in showing the world the beauty of sibling love by sharing photos of you and your LGBTQ+ siblings, using se the hashtag . ❤️

04/09/2023

Wishing everyone who celebrates a very Happy Easter! May this day bring you joy, hope, and love. Let's celebrate the spirit of renewal and new beginnings.

04/04/2023

Happy School Librarian Day! 🎉📚

To all the librarians out there, THANK YOU for all you do to keep books in schools and help us discover new worlds through reading. Because of you, students can continue to —so we’re celebrating you!

Share a photo of your school library or a photo with your favorite school librarian and tag American Library Association to spread the love.

Let’s show the world how much we appreciate these amazing educators! 💗

03/31/2023

Every day of the year is a great day to be proud of the transgender+ people in our lives. But today is 🏳️‍⚧ Transgender Day of Visibility, so we’ll say it again just to make sure it comes through loud and clear.

To our transgender+ friends, relatives, community members, coworkers, and loved ones: We recognize, celebrate, and are proud of you and all that you’ve accomplished. 💗🎉

Our work isn’t done, and we’re not backing down until the fight for the freedom, equality, dignity, and respect of transgender+ people everywhere is won.

Visit pflag.org/transgender-day-of-visibility to learn more.

03/29/2023

Thanks to you, our legacy lives on. 👇

In 1979, when PFLAG support groups met for the National March for Gay and Le***an Rights in Washington, DC.

In the 1980s, when AIDS ravaged a generation, PFLAG parents appealed to elected officials to feel their heartache and loss.

In 1993, when there were no GSAs in schools, a PFLAG family fought for — and won — Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students.

In 1998, when it was still the “gay rights movement,” PFLAG National added transgender people in its mission.

More than a decade before “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”, the unified front of PFLAG families worked to stop the military’s efforts to discharge le***ans and g**s.

In 2022, when the governor of Texas threatened affirming parents of transgender children, PFLAG brought that governor to court.

Together, we’ll continue for the next 50 years and beyond. ✊🏳️‍🌈

Visit pflag.org/50years to learn more about the PFLAG journey.

03/27/2023

📚Bookworms!📚 Tonight’s the night: The first-ever PFLAG Book Club starts at 8:30PM ET!

Join us for a free, virtual conversation about Ahmadi's "How It All Blew Up” and a chance to ask the author your burning questions.

Intrigued? (We knew you would be.)
Eighteen-year-old Amir Azadi always knew coming out to his Muslim family would be messy–he just didn’t think it would end in an airport interrogation room. But when faced with a failed relationship, bullies, and blackmail, running away to Rome is his only option. 🇮🇹

Don’t miss out! RSVP and get ready to read with love: https://pflagnation.al/3JnDBIP

03/22/2023

A question for our bisexuals and bi+ friends…☺️

Have questions yourself? Join us this Thursday to talk about bisexual health and healthcare in Something to Talk About Live at 4:30PM ET https://straightforequality.org/discussion/march-is-bisexual-health-month/

Why “Bisexual” and “Bi+”?
We use these as umbrella terms for people who acknowledge in themselves the potential to be attracted — romantically, emotionally, and/or sexually — to people of more than one gender, not necessarily at the same time, in the same way, or to the same degree. The “bi” in bisexual can refer to attraction to genders similar to and different from one’s own.

03/20/2023

The numbers aren’t as cheery in health research and development either: Out of nearly $200 million of funding for LGBT organizations, less than 1% went to bisexual interests according to a for LGBT Issues 2018 report.

It’s time we change that.

Join us on Thursday to talk about bisexual health with our friends at Bisexual Resource Center in our next at 4:30pm ET / 1:30pm PT. https://straightforequality.org/discussion/march-is-bisexual-health-month/

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03/11/2023

Today’s the day! For half a century, PFLAG has been 💕

It all started with one mother's letter to the editor and a march with her gay son in 1972. Since then, PFLAG has grown into a global movement of millions, creating a more just and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.

Let’s continue to work towards a world where every LGBTQ+ person is safe, celebrated, empowered, and loved—for the next 50 years and beyond!

Visit https://pflag.org/50years/?utm_source=webpage&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=anniversary&utm_term=pflag to learn more about our journey and how you can support us this year.

03/02/2023

I mean…are we wrong? 🏳️‍🌈

It’s week! Let’s continue creating a world where everyone can thrive.

Text “PFLAG” to 41444 or go to pflag.org/GiveFor50?utm_source=webpage&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=gala&utm_term=pflag&utm_content=donate to give what you can.

Not able to make a gift right now? No big deal!

Support us with a comment or reshare as we celebrate 50 years of ❤️

02/23/2023

We are to honor Tom Daley with the inaugural George Takei Advocacy Award!

Both of you are incredible advocates, and show what happens when you make central to everything you do.

Can't wait for next Friday, March 3rd!

The British Olympic diver will accept the first-ever George Takei Advocate Award at PFLAG's 50th anniversary gala in March.