Recent Blog Posts - Family Equality

Family Equality Celebrates International Family Equality Day 2020

Today, May 3, 2020, marks the 9th annual International Family Equality Day (IFED), a day to highlight and celebrate family diversity around the globe. May 3, 2020

International Family Equality Day 2020: “One Family, Many Cultures”

To highlight International Family Equality day, we’ve asked a long-time supporter of Family Equality, Lane Igoudin, to share his family’s unique experience as a multi-lingual, multi-cultural home. May 1, 2020

WATCH: Drag Queen Story Hour with Nina West

RuPaul Drag Race superstar and friend of Family Equality, Nina West, is bringing the magic of story hour to the comfort and safety of your home! May 1, 2020

[WATCH] How Has COVID-19 Impacted LGBTQ+ Families?

It's no secret that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had a profound effect on all our lives. But how has it uniquely impacted LGBTQ+ families? Our policy team weighs in. May 1, 2020

International Family Equality Day 2020: Maya’s Story

To highlight International Family Equality Day, we asked Speak Out member Maya Ulin-O’Keefe to share her experiences of being an LGBTQ+ person and a member of an LGBTQ+ family abroad. May 1, 2020

WATCH: Potty Learning in a Pandemic

With all the at-home togetherness that social distancing brings, now might be the perfect time to jump into potty training! April 28, 2020

WATCH: 20-Minute Meditation for Kids

Do you have big kids (9–12) who are cooped up at home in this time of coronavirus disease 2018 (COVID-19) and social distancing? Help them find their own safe space! April 28, 2020

WATCH: Andrea Beaty Reading and Q&A for Kids

Author of beloved children's books, "Rosie Revere, Engineer," and "Sofia Valdez, Future Prez," Andrea Beaty joined us for a LIVE reading of her book and a Q&A all about where she gets her ideas from and what future books she's got in store! April 24, 2020

WATCH: Pronouns and Privilege for Kids (ft. Queer Kid Stuff)

How can you explain complicated topics like pronouns and privilege to your littles? By song, of course! April 24, 2020

WATCH: How to Access Your COVID-19 Benefits

Are you having trouble receiving your unemployment compensation, small business loan, or other COVID-19 response service or benefit? Do you need help with ensuring your immigration application is being processed? Do you need food or housing assistance and don’t know where to turn? April 24, 2020

WATCH: Gay Dads Who Write: A Reading with Richie Jackson & Steve Disselhorst

What does it mean to be a gay dad? Two talented writers, fathers, and change-makers—Richie Jackson and Steve Disselhorst—read excerpts from their books and share their thoughts on the LGBTQ+ community and parenting. April 24, 2020

WATCH: Trans Fertility & Family-Building 101

Are you still thinking about fertility, even in the time of coronavirus diseare (COVID-19)? Why not keep learning about your body and what it's capable of! April 24, 2020