International Trans Day of Visibility calls for action around the world to celebrate transgender and gender non-conforming (GNC) people, and the bravery and power of
The Impact of Stress on Bi+ Health
All across the country, LGBTQ individuals find themselves subject to both laws and social stigmas that undermine their mental and physical health. Ellen Riggle, PhD,
Living Black History: Roderick Johnson, Criminal Justice Advocate
Roderick Johnson is a LGBTQ activist and public speaker living in Dallas, Texas. He first drew national attention as the survivor of horrendous torture in
Reverend Derek Terry: Black History in the Making
In the current social and political climate, it is important that there are opportunities to have real and relevant discussions about race, truth, and justice.
Kids Pay the Price: Defeating Religious Exemption Programs in Child Welfare
At the recent Creating Change conference in Detroit, Family Equality, represented by Senior Policy Counsel, Shelbi Day, shared about how religious exemptions laws harm LGBTQ+
GUEST BLOG: Queerspawn Voices at Creating Change
Guest Blog by Jean Azar-Tanguay. Jean is a senior in high school at Boston Latin School. She has been a member of the COLAGE Youth
Creating Change: Inclusive Schools for LGBTQ+ Families
Last week at the Creating Change Conference, Family Equality teamed up with COLAGE to share best practices in creating inclusive schools for LGBTQ+ families. Jean
Honoring an Unsung LGBTQ Hero: Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin was one of the most influential activists and organizers of the 20th century, and yet many people don’t know his name. Among many
Family Equality Council Denounces DeVos’s Proposed Title IX Regulations
Authors: Shelbi Day and Mary Rohmiller Family Equality Council has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education opposing Education Secretary DeVos’s proposed new Title IX rules,
Family Equality at Creating Change 2019
This year, Family Equality continues our tradition of advocacy and collaboration as presenters at the annual Creating Change Conference. Taking place in Detroit, Michigan from
Celebrating 40 Years of Family Equality!
This year, Family Equality Council celebrates our 40th Anniversary! Founded in 1979 at the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, the organization
B is for Boundaries this Holiday Season
Guest Blog by: Luna Malbroux, Storytelling Project Manager at Family Equality Council Every year, as November comes around the corner, my muscles start to tighten
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