Aired Mar 9, 2023
March 11th Marks PFLAG’s 50th Anniversary!
The first meeting of PFLAG occurred on March 11, 1973 in the basement of a church in Manhattan. Fifty years later its mission and purpose is still impacting communities throughout the US.
Join us this Thursday, March 9 at 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT for Something to Talk About Live where we will be discussing “Waukesha LGBTQ advocacy group supports teens, parents“, by Bret Lemoine and FOX6 News Digital Team which appeared in the Fox 6 Milwaukee. We’re excited to invite members of the PFLAG National staff to the conversation!
You can join this discussion live! Mark your calendar for Something to Talk About Live on Thursday, March 9 at 4:30 pm Eastern/1:30 pm Pacific.
Article: Waukesha LGBTQ advocacy group supports teens, parents
Source: Fox 6 Milwaukee
Author: Bret Lemoine and FOX6 News Digital Team
Questions for Discussion:
- Have you ever attended a PFLAG meeting? If you feel comfortable sharing, what was that experience like for you?
- Why do you think organization’s like PFLAG are still necessary in 2023?
- Can you identify the LGBTQ+ inclusive organizations and resources that are available in the town/city where you live? If not, where could you go to find that information?
Bonus Resources: Check out “PFLAG Sussex County to hold first meeting tonight” from the West Milford Messenger by Kathy Shwiff and these resources from PFLAG about our history.
About Our Guests:
Something to Talk About Live is a series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about LGBTQ+ issues. Each week we offer an article on LGBTQ+ topics and suggest a few questions you can use to lead a discussion with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter.