Banned Books: I saw myself & everyone should
Like many shy, awkward kids, I was an avid reader. I consumed books. Inhabited them. And from a young age, it was easy for me to see myself in the main characters, assume their realities, and grapple with my place in the world via their stories. Like the titular character in Bread and Jam For Frances, I was deeply suspicious of soft-boiled eggs and prone to repetition in my food choices.
Gay time at the National PFLAG Gala
On March 3rd it was the esteemed privilege and honor for the GBPFLAG Executive team to join the celebration of the 50th anniversary of PFLAG National at their gala in New York City. #leadingwithlove
Love your LGBT Kids: Be a Trans Ally
Since Feb 14 is Valentine’s Day, this month we’re looking at ways to #LoveYourLGBTKids. One way to show your love is to be an ally to LGBTQ+ folks, so today we’re looking at ways to be an ally to trans folks!
Resources for LGBTQ+ Black Youth
Since Feb 14 is Valentine’s Day, this month we’re looking at ways to #LoveYourLGBTKids. February is also Black History Month so we would like to lead this month by uplifting amazing organizations and resources specifically for LGBT+ Black Youth. Allies take note as well!
Being a Digital Ally
This January, Greater Boston PFLAG encourages you to make a #NewYearsResolution to support LGBT+ Youth. All month we will share ways folks can make a difference in someone’s life. Today we’re looking at three ways to be an ally online!
Cemetery Boys
Jules (they/he) reads a lot of LGBTQ+ books in their spare time and is telling us about a few of their favorite ones for kids. This book, although written for high-schoolers, is great for adults as well!
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth at School
This January, Greater Boston PFLAG encourages you to make a #NewYearsResolution to support LGBT+ Youth. All month we will share ways folks can make a difference in someone’s life. Today we’re looking at some ways to support LGBTQ+ youth in schools!
Resolve to Support LGBTQ+ Youth!
This January, Greater Boston PFLAG encourages you to make a #NewYearsResolution to support LGBT+ Youth. All month we will share ways folks can make a difference in someone’s life.
Hard Questions at the Holidays - Medical care for trans minors
This December, we’re talking about #HardQuestionsAtTheHolidays. The holidays can be hard for LGBTQ+ folks and their families since extended family might be confused or unsupportive. We’re looking at questions folks might ask and how you can answer them.
Hard Questions at the Holidays - Lightning Round
This December, we’re talking about #HardQuestionsAtTheHolidays. The holidays can be hard for LGBTQ+ folks and their families since extended family might be confused or unsupportive. We’re looking at questions folks might ask and how you can answer them. Today we’re doing a lightning round!
Hard Questions at the Holidays - Supporting someone who's not out
This December, we’re talking about #HardQuestionsAtTheHolidays. The holidays can be hard for LGBTQ+ folks and their families since extended family might be confused or unsupportive. We’re looking at questions folks might ask and how you can answer them.
Our 2022 Impact Report
Greater Boston PFLAG is working hard to ensure our support, education, and advocacy efforts don’t stop because of COVID-19, right wing intimidation, or community setbacks. Click HERE to read our full 2022 Impact Report because while the world feels a little safer here in Massachusetts, Local Impact Matters, and we are doing this work together.
Hard Questions at the Holidays - Trans kids playing sports
This December, we’re talking about #HardQuestionsAtTheHolidays. The holidays can be hard for LGBTQ+ folks and their families since extended family might be confused or unsupportive. We’re looking at questions folks might ask and how you can answer them.
Bathe the Cat
Jules (they/he) reads a lot of LGBTQ+ books in their spare time and is telling us about a few of their favorite ones for kids. Jules knows many preschoolers who love this month’s book. Their nephew wanted to hear it read six times the night he got it as a present!
Hard Questions at the Holidays - supporting your child
This December, we’re talking about #HardQuestionsAtTheHolidays. The holidays can be hard for LGBTQ+ folks and their families since extended family might be confused or unsupportive. We’re looking at questions folks might ask and how you can answer them.