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Family Equality Condemns House Resolution to Reverse Title IX Protections for LBGTQI+ Students and Families

The House's opposition is a direct attack on the dignity and rights of LGBTQI+ students across the nation. July 12, 2024

Family Equality Announces President & CEO Transition

Alexis Kantor, longtime Family Equality Board Member and most recently Board Co-Chair, named as Interim President & CEO and the search for the next President & CEO is underway. July 10, 2024

Family Equality Applauds Reintroduction of John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act

The John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act will help end anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in the child welfare system. June 28, 2024

National Black Justice Coalition, HIT Strategies National Survey of Black People Explores How Black LGBTQ+ People Are Viewed in Community

Research finds a majority of Black people support Black LGBTQ+; passive allies are moveable with right messaging. June 19, 2024

Family Equality Launches Out with It, a Podcast Hosted by President & CEO Jaymes Black and Featuring Stars like Heather Dubrow, Colton Underwood, and Adair Curtis

The biweekly video and audio podcast invites celebrities, business leaders, advocates, and changemakers to get raw and honest about the movement for LGBTQ+ equality June 3, 2024

Dan Bucatinsky, Dr. Terry Dubrow, Heather Dubrow, Matthew Ramsey (Family Equality’s VP, Philanthropy & Strategic Partnerships), and Jaymes Black (Family Equality’s President & CEO) at the 2023 Family Equality LA Impact gala

Family Equality Partners with Heather Dubrow from Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County and Equality Vines to Launch GEMS Sparkling Wine Collection

The GEMS sparkling wine collection honors Dubrow’s four children, some of whom are LGBTQ+, with her husband Dr. Terry Dubrow. June 3, 2024

Family Equality Applauds Biden Administration Rule Advancing Protections for Children of LGBTQ+ Parents

A final rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will now protect LGBTQ+ people and their families from discrimination in health care. May 21, 2024

Celebrate LGBTQ Families Day on June 3, 2024

Mombian, Family Equality, GLAAD, GLAD, PFLAG National, and COLAGE Join Forces to Elevate Stories of LGBTQ Families May 20, 2024

Civil litigator Roberta Kaplan and Brooks Brothers CEO Ken Ohashi Join Family Equality President & CEO Jaymes Black and Broadway Performers from The Outsiders, Hell’s Kitchen, and The Wiz to Raise Nearly $1M for LGBTQ+ Families

The organization’s annual spring gala raises critical funds for Family Equality’s work for current and future LGBTQ+ families. May 14, 2024

International Family Equality Day 2024: We Are Family!

Celebrate and honor the beautiful diversity of LGBTIQ+ families across the globe with the 13th annual International Family Equality Day. May 1, 2024

Family Equality Commends Biden Administration Rule Strengthening Protections for LGBTQI+ Youth in Foster Care

We applaud the Biden administration for the historic steps they have taken to protect LGBTQI+ youth in the child welfare system, but wish this rule went further to protect LGBTQI+ youth and families. April 29, 2024

Black Leaders in the LGBTQ+ Movement Applaud University of South Carolina Head Coach Dawn Staley for Standing up for Trans Athlete Inclusion

Black leaders in the LGBTQ+ movement shared their messages of congratulations to Coach Staley on her team’s success, and commended her support of trans athletes in this joint statement. April 8, 2024

Press Releases

Family Equality Condemns House Resolution to Reverse Title IX Protections for LBGTQI+ Students and Families￼

Family Equality Announces President & CEO Transition

Family Equality Applauds Reintroduction of John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act

National Black Justice Coalition, HIT Strategies National Survey of Black People Explores How Black LGBTQ+ People Are Viewed in Community

Family Equality Launches Out with It, a Podcast Hosted by President & CEO Jaymes Black and Featuring Stars like Heather Dubrow, Colton Underwood, and Adair Curtis

Family Equality Partners with Heather Dubrow from Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County and Equality Vines to Launch GEMS Sparkling Wine Collection

Family Equality Applauds Biden Administration Rule Advancing Protections for Children of LGBTQ+ Parents

Celebrate LGBTQ Families Day on June 3, 2024

Civil litigator Roberta Kaplan and Brooks Brothers CEO Ken Ohashi Join Family Equality President & CEO Jaymes Black and Broadway Performers from The Outsiders, Hell’s Kitchen, and The Wiz to Raise Nearly $1M for LGBTQ+ Families

International Family Equality Day 2024: We Are Family!

Family Equality Commends Biden Administration Rule Strengthening Protections for LGBTQI+ Youth in Foster Care

Black Leaders in the LGBTQ+ Movement Applaud University of South Carolina Head Coach Dawn Staley for Standing up for Trans Athlete Inclusion

Family Equality Condemns House Resolution to Reverse Title IX Protections for LBGTQI+ Students and Families