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CNN Dialogues Forum Moderated by Jane Velez Mitchell to Focus on LGBT Openness
HLN anchor Jane Velez Mitchell will moderate a dynamic discussion about the history and impact of increased openness upon LGBT communities – as well as how greater LGBT openness has impacted American society. “Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender: Has More Openness Led to More Acceptance?” a CNN More >
Fr. John Adamski, Catholic priest speaks on LGBT issues and the Catholic church
On Sunday, November 20, Father John Adamski, recently retired pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, spoke at the monthly PFLAG Atlanta meeting. His topic was “The Catholic perspective on LGBT Issues.” In his casual and honest style, Father Adamski touched many of the issues, beginning with More >
Strong Silent Dads Speak Out - Audio Recording
On Oct 16, 2011 we had a panel of PFLAG Dads who spoke about their experiences with their kids coming out to them. Here is the audio. We apologize for the poor quality of the recording.
My life has really changed a lot. I am more optimistic…I just feel so good when I come to PFLAG. I told my wife - More >
PFLAG Atlanta Pride 2011 Brochure
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PFLAG Atlanta marches in Atlanta Pride to thunderous cheers!
PFLAG Atlanta had a wonderful showing at Atlanta Pride 2011 this year. We had a booth where we welcomed hundreds of visitors (we even took some funny pictures here and here). Video of us is on WXIA’s website at the 23:30 mark.
PFLAG Atlanta marches to thunderous cheers!
Our booth received hundreds More >
RSVP for Pride 2011
Audio of our Trans Panel of Aug 21st 2011
Trans Panel
On Aug 21st 2011, we had an incredible panel of trans individuals who shared their stories and experiences. Here’s audio of that panel :-
As the audio file downloads the gray bar will fill up from left to right. You can click within the gray area to advance the audio forward. You can More >
WATCH Outwrite Bookstore’s Philip Rafshoon speak to PFLAG Atlanta
Philip Rafshoon, a Georgia Tech graduate spent ten years in the computer industry before opening Outwrite, Atlanta’s LGBT bookstore, in 1993. Still owner and operator, Philip has grown Outwrite from a small bookstore & coffeehouse in a strip-mall into the most visible LGBT landmark and one of the More >
WATCH Jeff Graham, Executive Director, Georgia Equality speak to PFLAG Atlanta
Jeff began his work in lesbian and gay politics in the mid-80’s when he co-founded the first Gay and Lesbian Student Association in south Texas. Jeff moved to Atlanta in 1989 and served for five years as the media coordinator for the activist group ACT UP/Atlanta. For more than 13 years he served
More >The Atlanta Professional Speaker Series — PFLAG: Straight for Equality
Atlanta Police LGBT Liaison, Officer Brian Sharp speaks to PFLAG Atlanta
On Sunday Apr 17th we heard from Officer Brian Sharp, the LGBT liaison for the Atlanta Police Department. [From the GA Voice] As an openly gay man and APD officer, Sharp said he was honored when Chief George Turner and Mayor Kasim Reed asked him to take on the duty of being the department’s second More >
Spring Events: LGBT parties from HRC to MondoHomo
PFLAG Atlanta’s Out in the Garden fundraiser May 14 will raise money and amplify the group’s local presence.This is PFLAG Atlanta’s first event of such a large scale. A DJ will be on hand, as will hors d’oeuvres and mixed drinks.
Spring Events: LGBT parties from HRC to MondoHomo.
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Wayne Besen: Why I Support J. Crews Controversial Pink Toenail Ad
It was my senior year of high school and our basketball team was playing our rivals. As the team’s captain, I knew I had to carry the team on my shoulders if we had a chance to win. Despite my 25 points and 15 rebounds, we still lost to a team with superior talent.
Following our defeat, our angry More >
Delaware House Passes Landmark Civil Unions Bill « Human Rights Campaign | HRC Back Story
Earlier this evening the Delaware House of Representatives passed a civil unions bill by a vote of 26 to 15. SB 30, which passed the state Senate earlier this month, will allow same-sex couples to enter into civil unions giving them all of the rights, benefits, and obligations of marriage under More >
MSNBC’s O’Donnell Gives Props to Courage Campaign for Converting NOM Rep to Marriage Equality : LGBT | POV
On his Wednesday night MSNBC show The Last Word, Lawrence O’Donnell outlined how persistent polite encounters between Courage Campaign staffers and the National Organization for Marriage’s Louis Marinelli during last summer’s NOM Bus Tour changed Marinelli’s mind about marriage equality. He wrote a More >
Brian Kraemer’s journey home
Brian Kraemer has certainly had an interesting journey exploring his sexuality in the context of religion. You can read his story here. He recently went on air with KKXX Chico Christian radio and debated and talked about his being gay and Christian and his journey. Makes for some very interesting More >
JeShawna Wholley talks to PFLAG Atlanta
We were delighted to welcome JeShawna Wholley on Mar 20th, 2011. From LolDarian : Wholley was recently awarded the 2011 Campus Pride Voice & Action National Leadership Award for her tireless efforts to make Spelman College and neighboring institutions Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University More >
PFLAG Atlanta at AGLCC Expo : Coupon for free admission
PFLAG Atlanta will be present at 2011 AGLCC Community Expo on Sunday February 13 from 1pm to 5pm. We’re looking forward to meeting with you there!
Here’s a list of exhibitors already confirmed for The Expo: Coca Cola, Kudzu.com, W Atlanta Midtown, Deloitte, Carma Productions, D&Q Designs, Minerva More >
The Young Man From Atlanta : Special PFLAG Panel and Discount
On Friday, February 11, Theatrical Outfit invites you to a talk-back following the 7:30 pm performance of Horton Foote’s searing drama The Young Man From Atlanta (its Atlanta premiere).
During the audience Q&A, cast members and a panel of PFLAG members will examine the themes in The Young Man From More >
Zach Wahls Speaks About Family
We love Zach Wahls, the 19-year-old Iowan who spoke before legislators yesterday about his family — just before the House voted for a constitutional amendment to ban Iowa’s currently legal gay marriage. What’s next?
Wahls is an engineering student at the University of Iowa who More >
Help raise money for PFLAG Atlanta!
Have fun, eat brunch, and sip drinks: it’s the easiest way to donate to charity!
Help raise money for PFLAG Atlanta and all you have to do is show up! 15% of your total check (including food and drinks) will be donated by Zocalo. In addition, Salesforce will be hosting an on-site raffle – all More >
Season’s Greetings from PFLAG Atlanta
PFLAG Atlanta has had a great year! We have made many new friends, marched in Atlanta Pride 2010 and touched many hearts. Our numbers have grown tremendously and we are thankful for all the people who have come into our lives - even just to say a ‘thank you’ for the work we are doing.
We are More >
PFLAG Pictures at Atlanta Pride 2010
Just a sampling of the pictures from various photographers at Pride.
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PFLAG Atlanta marched in the Atlanta Pride 2010 to rousing cheers and applause. We had an incredible Pride 2010 with several hundred people stopping by our booth to find out more information about our programs and meetings. Our theme this year was “All you need is love” and Atlanta responded with More >
Rachel Maddow honors PFLAG and Jeanne Manford’s legacy
Rachel Maddow, one of the staples of primetime TV watching, had this amazing tribute when Jeanne Manford, the founder of PFLAG passed away in 2013. If you look closely, you will see pictures of PFLAG Atlanta that Rachel used!
After her passing, Jeanne and her husband Jules and family were honored More >
All the PFLAG at Atlanta Pride 2016 Pictures
Check out the gallery of all our PFLAG pictures at Atlanta Pride 2016. All pictures are by Soha Jiwani (http://www.sohotography.com/)
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Greetings from PFLAG Atlanta Co-presidents
Dear PFLAG Atlanta members,
A warm hello from your PFLAG Atlanta co-presidents, David Stivers and Maria Voutos. We are so honored to volunteer our time as co-presidents for such an incredible organization like PFLAG. PFLAG has helped both of our families at different times in our lives; therefore More >
PFLAG Dad David’s remarks at Freedom to Marry Rally
David and Tori Stivers, with their son, Grant
David Stivers, the Co-President of PFLAG Atlanta recently spoke on October 23 at Georgia Equality’s Rally for Marriage in Atlanta, Georgia, where marriage supporters made the case that Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens should stop defending marriage More >
PFLAG Support Group meets in Macon GA
PFLAG Macon has support meetings and coffee chats. Please refer to their website and Facebook page for more information.
https://www.facebook.com/PFLAGMaconGA
More details: http://www.pflagmacon.org/
Originally posted 2014-05-19 19:00:00.
