Discrimination against LGBTQ+ people is on the rise and will continue to make it difficult for some in the community to live authentically. Many parents and allies feel the need to speak out on behalf of our children, families, and friends, who are unjustly deprived of basic human and civil rights. Advocacy is an important part of PFLAG’s mission. Join us today.
Now is the time for PFLAG members and supporters to get empowered and advocate for LGBTQ+ issues at the local, state, and federal levels. LGBTQ+ people, particularly trans youth and those who love them, know firsthand the impact of discriminatory policies and laws, and no one is better suited to advocate against them than PFLAG members and supporters.
Speakers Bureau
PFLAG SDC’s Speakers Bureau is our main voice in the community. At no charge, dedicated PFLAG SDC members will speak at school, college and university classrooms, businesses, community organizations, and other groups to share their experiences, answer any questions, and raise awareness regarding diversity issues.
Need Speakers?
To request speakers at your school, business, or organization, please contact us.
Still Work to be Done
LGBTQ+ people are more likely than their peers to be harassed at school, to be the victims of violent hate crimes, to be turned down for employment, to be fired, and ostracized from their religious communities and families. We are here to advocate along with PFLAG National.
The Equality Act is still needed to achieve the full protections in employment, housing, and public accommodations that the Equality Act guarantees. The LGBTQ+ community needs the permanent, guaranteed protections the Equality Act will afford them.
