Recent Blog Posts - Family Equality

We’re all in this together: GivingTuesday with Family Equality

GivingTuesday is upon us! Learn how you can celebrate GivingTuesday with a gift of hope for LGBTQ+ families on December 3! November 14, 2024

Making LGBTQ+ History Every Day

This LGBTQ+ History Month, Family Equality celebrates the heroes who made our 45 year legacy possible: YOU! October 15, 2024

Dive into Parentage Laws with Family Equality on News from the Peak

What are parentage laws and how do they impact LGBTQ+ families? To answer these questions and more, Meg York, Family Equality’s Director of LGBTQ+ Family Law and Policy, Senior Policy Counsel, spoke with Maureen Leif and Nesta Johnson (National Center for Lesbian Rights) for a special episode of News From the Peak. September 9, 2024

Matthew Ramsey (center) with The Real Housewives of Orange County

Family Equality on Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Orange County”

No spoilers here but Family Equality will be featured on Bravo's The Real Housewives of Orange County thanks to our partnership with Heather Dubrow! September 4, 2024

Family Equality's (left to right) Alexis Kantor, Interim President & CEO; Luce Remy, Vice President of Public Policy; Kim Simes, Executive Vice President of External Operations; and Tonya Agnew, Vice President of Communications & Marketing pose outside of the United Center in Chicago for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

Making Our Voices Heard at the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Family Equality team members attended the 2024 Democratic National Convention to advocate for LGBTQ+ families and make connections. August 30, 2024

On Authenticity and Representation with Peggy Gillespie, Ted J. Rau, and Fresh “Lev” White | OUT WITH IT ft. JAYMES BLACK

In this special episode of "Out with It," Jaymes Black converses with a panel of special guests featured in the book and traveling exhibit, Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families. August 14, 2024

Family Equality Welcomes New Additions to Our Board of Directors

Join us in welcoming Scott Ammarrell, Rahsaan DeLain, Debbie Rice, and Stephen Switzer to our fabulous Board of Directors! August 5, 2024

On Being an LGBTQ+ Parent in the Media with Eliecer Marte | OUT WITH IT ft. JAYMES BLACK

Award-winning journalist, Eliecer Marte, joins Family Equality on "Out with It" to discuss coming out and becoming a parent while navigating a career in journalism and living in the public eye. July 1, 2024

On Corporate Pride with Alexis Kantor and Nancy Lyons | OUT WITH IT ft. JAYMES BLACK

Listen as Jaymes talks with business leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates, Alexis Kantor and Nancy Lyons, about rainbow-washing and corporate pride. June 17, 2024

Family Spotlight: Wendy & Nancy

On this LGBTQ Families Day, we celebrate the story of Indianapolis couple, Wendy and Nancy, and their family. June 3, 2024

On Black Queer Parenthood with Adair Curtis | OUT WITH IT ft. JAYMES BLACK

Listen as Jaymes talks with Styling Hollywood star, Adair Curtis, about the joys and challenges of Black gay fatherhood. June 3, 2024

On Faith and Fertility with Colton Underwood | OUT WITH IT ft. JAYMES BLACK

Listen as Jaymes talks with The Bachelor star, Colton Underwood, about his path to parenthood and the intersection of faith and being LGBTQ+. June 3, 2024