Watch PFLAG National’s newest short documentary “Pieces of Me,” which centers on the life of New York-based artist and transgender activist Joslyn DeFreece and creates a filmic collage about the growth and healing that comes from art, love, family, community, and courage. “Pieces of Me” tells the story of Joslyn DeFreece, a successful writer, actress, … Read more
The Center for Civil and Human Rights at Gonzaga University’s School of Law is having another free clinic to help folks get their name and gender changed on identification documents. Don’t miss it—it’s the last one of this academic year.
From PFLAG National Last week in the Owasso School District in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, Nex Benedict—a 16-year- old nonbinary student and member of the Choctaw Tribe—died the day after a physical fight in their school restroom. Our hearts are with Nex’s family, friends, and schoolmates, so many of whom have been so profoundly and sadly … Read more
PFLAG Seattle’s Annual Membership Meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 7-8 PM. All members are invited to come and hear what the chapter has accomplished over the past year thanks to your support. The Membership Meeting is also a wonderful time to gather with other PFLAG families and chapter leaders to ask questions and … Read more
PFLAG Seattle will again be in the Pride Parade on Sunday, June 25, and we’re inviting folks from all PFLAG chapters to march with us. It’s a special year to be in the parade because PFLAG is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. We encourage you to bring signs with messages of love (e.g., “Leading … Read more
Our annual membership drive has begun! Beginning in October, we encourage everyone with a connection to PFLAG to consider becoming a new member of PFLAG Seattle or renewing their membership. For just $35, you can join PFLAG Seattle as an individual member. Family memberships are $50. Membership in PFLAG Seattle automatically registers you with PFLAG … Read more
Thinking that another June will go by without PFLAG marching down Fourth Avenue in downtown Seattle to loudly and proudly show our love and support for the LGBTQ+ community is disappointing, but we get it. We need to make sure we—and you—stay healthy so we can have a Pride Parade and PrideFest celebration next year. We can’t wait … Read more
Save the date! Paria Hassouri, pediatrician, mother and author of “Found in Transition: A Mother’s Evolution During Her Child’s Gender Change,” will join our Jan. 26 support meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. to share her uplifting and engaging story about her journey from initial resistance to eventual embrace of her child’s gender transition. A … Read more
About 4.5% of Americans identify as LGBTQ+ — meaning more than 11 million people in the country, and being accepted and affirmed (or not) plays a big role in their well-being. This all really comes into play at holiday time, or any time and LGBTQ+ person might be headed home. While for some LGBTQ+ people … Read more
