Black History Month: Lee Daniels
Throughout the month of February, Family Equality Council is celebrating Black History Month by honoring the accomplishments, contributions, and lives of LGBT Black Americans, past
Black History Month: Richard Bruce Nugent
Throughout the month of February, Family Equality Council is celebrating Black History Month by honoring the accomplishments, contributions, and lives of LGBT Black Americans, past
Breaking the Barrier
Today is the birthday of Jackie Robinson, who would be 94 if he were still alive. In 1947, he famously broke the color barrier when
iO Tillet Wright and the Self Evident Truths Project
How do you confront bigotry, fear, and intolerance? What do you do when you realize that your country is treating you as a second class
Mr. President: Include LGBT Families in Immigration Reform
Today we got our first look at the Senate’s framework for comprehensive immigration reform. Unfortunately, the plan includes no mention of binational LGBT families. Since
Back To School! What you need to know
“Studies show that alarming numbers of students with LGBT parents and LGBT kids experience bullying, harassment, and discrimination at school because of who they are
Lesbian Couple Wrongly Denied Medical Decision Rights
A Nevada lesbian couple in a registered domestic partnership claim they were denied the right to make medical decisions over the weekend during a pregnancy
Police Chief Joins Rally, Walk Against Anti-LGBT Violence
When violence occurs in any community, fear is certainly an appropriate response. No one wants to be the victim of a violent crime or experience
‘Going Stealth’: A Story of Injustice And Hope From The Father Of A Trans Child
In the fight to end LGBT discrimination, children still remain especially vulnerable to the speech and actions of those who wish to hold onto hate.
Couple Fights to Change Adoption Laws So Their Kids Have Same Rights As Others
“These laws in particular are hurting families, and as we can see in this case, they’re hurting children.” Who do discriminatory adoption laws affect the
Gilbert Family’s Situation Gets International Attention
Imagine living in fear for your children’s safety simply because of someone else’s fear and hatred. That is exactly what Felix Bermea and his family
Family Week Pride!
I have to admit, I went to our first Family Week kind of a skeptic. I wondered why our family, who lives a very “out”
