Recent Blog Posts - Family Equality

Forgotten Families: An Interview with Jey'ne Poindexter

The Forgotten Family: This House is Also a Home

For years, the ballroom community has provided a safe haven to Brown and Black LGBTQ+ youth, giving them a home when their biological families have disowned them. February 24, 2021

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update: February 2021

In an effort to maintain transparency and provide our community with opportunities to hold us accountable in our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work, we wanted to share the concrete action steps we are taking to prioritize DEI as an organization. February 23, 2021

Reading the Rainbow: Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution

This Black History Month, we're sitting down with the author & illustrator of Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution! to talk about Black LGBTQ+ history for kids! February 18, 2021

55 | LGBTQ+ Adoption & Foster Families

Matthew Ramsey shares his story of fostering to adopt 2 brothers with his husband. He also offers advice for anyone considering adoption. December 16, 2020

54 | Our (Queer) History

In this podcast episode, we talk about the heroes and historical figures that shape LGBTQ+ history—and human history as a whole! November 20, 2020

Family Equality Recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020

Family Equality joins peer organizations, advocates, and community members around the world in recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance. November 20, 2020

Transgender Awareness Week: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going

This Transgender Awareness Week, trans advocate and our Chief Executive Officer (Interim) reminds us of where we've been and where we're going. November 19, 2020

Fulton v. City of Philadelphia: What We Learned from Oral Arguments

As the world looked for 2020 election results, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, a major LGBTQ+ rights case. November 9, 2020

Share your story with members of Congress

Members of Congress need to know why you oppose discrimination in foster care and adoption based on religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other aspects of your identity. October 19, 2020

Family Equality Launches Search for New CEO

Dear Family Equality Community, We are thrilled to share that we have finalized the position profile for our new CEO and have kicked off the October 8, 2020

Supreme Court Justices Question Status of Marriage Equality: What It Means for Our Families

What does Justices Thomas and Alito's statement about marriage equality mean for our families? October 7, 2020

Know Your Rights: A Conversation with Mary Beth Tinker

Our all-star team of teen advocates talk about how you can advocate for change and speak out, even in school! September 25, 2020