Press Releases Archive - Family Equality

A Message from Organizations Committed to Advancing LGBTQ+ Freedom Beyond the 2024 Elections

Our LGBTQ+ community has risen again and again to meet moments that have challenged our rights, humanity, and freedom. Today is no different. November 7, 2024

Family Equality Remains Resolute in the Fight for LGBTQ+ Family Rights and Freedoms Following Election Outcomes

To every LGBTQ+ family feeling the weight of today — especially those who are transgender, BIPOC, immigrant, low-income, or occupying any identity that has been targeted for harm by our nation’s policies and practices — you are not moving through this moment alone. November 6, 2024

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Family Equality to Welcome LGBTQ+ Families to Minneapolis for Annual LGBTQ+ Families Weekend

LGBTQ+ families are invited to attend a weekend of activities and connections in Minneapolis, October 25-27. October 8, 2024

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita accept award at Family Equality's LA Impact

Family Equality Raises Over $400K at Star-studded LA Event

Family Equality celebrated a night of powerful stories, heartfelt moments, and star-studded performances at its annual Los Angeles fundraising gala, LA Impact, on Saturday, September 28. September 29, 2024

Debby Holiday, Angel Bonilla, and David Hernandez

Family Equality Announces Star-Studded Lineup of Performers for the LA Impact Gala

In addition to honoring Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita and The Rainbow Bus, the evening will feature performances by Debby Holiday, Angel Bonilla, and David Hernandez. September 20, 2024

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Family Equality Launches State-by-state Foster Care Guide for LGBTQ+ Parents

Family Equality launched a new state-by-state foster care resource guide for LGBTQ+ parents and parents-to-be. September 11, 2024

Eric Cervini and Adam Powell’s Rainbow Book Bus, Supported by Allstora and RuPaul, to be Honored Alongside Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita at Family Equality’s LA Impact

Adam Powell and Eric Cervini's Rainbow Book Bus will be honored on September 28 in Los Angeles at Family Equality’s annual fall gala August 9, 2024

More than 1,500 Individuals Join Family Equality in Provincetown for the 30th Anniversary of Family Equality’s Family Week

Families from across the U.S. and around the world will gather in Provincetown for the largest annual gathering of LGBTQ+ families in the world for a week of family-friendly events July 27 - August 3. August 6, 2024

Family Equality Celebrates Final Enactment of the Massachusetts Parentage Act

The landmark legislation, which will modernize Massachusetts’ parentage laws to better protect families, heads to the Governor's desk. August 1, 2024

Family Equality Applauds the Senate Passage of the Massachusetts Parentage Act

The bill will modernize Massachusetts’ outdated parentage laws to better protect families. July 30, 2024

Emmy Nominated, Tony-Award Winning Actor and Change-making Duo, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita to be Honored at Family Equality’s LA Impact this September

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita will be honored with Family Equality’s 2024 Visibility Award Honoree on September 28. July 24, 2024

Hundreds of Families to Gather in Provincetown to the 30th Anniversary of Family Equality’s Family Week

Families from across the U.S. and around the world will gather in Provincetown for the largest annual gathering of LGBTQ+ families in the world for a week of family-friendly events July 27 - August 3. July 22, 2024