PFLAG National and More Than 40 PFLAG Chapters Join Shared Statement:
We’ve got this. We’ve got us.
November 7, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Our LGBTQIA2S+ community has risen again and again to meet moments that have challenged our rights, our humanity, and our freedom. Today is no different.
Ours is a long history of never backing down from a fight for our rights. United in our strength, during the most difficult of times, we have pushed forward and achieved significant progress across the decades. From the early days of the Mattachine Society and Daughters of Bilitis, to the Stonewall Uprising and HIV/AIDS activism, to achieving marriage equality and anti-discrimination protections in the workplace, to the fight for transgender rights, and beyond, we march on.
For every member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and for those who support us: We’ve got this. We’ve got us. No matter who you are, where you live, or the outcome of the election, today we are an LGBTQIA2S+ community united. Together, across races, places, genders, and abilities, we have shown up for each other by organizing, mobilizing, and casting our ballots for the freedom to be ourselves. Our work continues.
Election outcomes at national, state, and local levels will impact our health, our safety, and our rights as LGBTQIA2S+ people and families. Despite anti-LGBTQIA2S+ efforts to divide our communities, and particularly severe attacks against transgender people and LGBTQIA2S+ youth, we have succeeded in moving a few steps closer toward equity and justice for our community. In particular, we celebrate the election of the first openly transgender person to U.S. Congress, Rep. Sarah McBride (Del.), as well as out lawmakers U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (Wis.), U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson (Texas), and State Rep. Wick Thomas (Mo.), and cementing the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in California, Colorado, and Hawaii.
Across the country, LGBTQIA2S+ organizations and advocates engaged and educated voters, made calls, sent texts, and knocked on doors to ensure every voter had the information necessary to cast a ballot. Every single conversation reflected our commitment to vote for our families, our freedoms, and our futures.
We know that so much more work lies ahead of us. Yet as an LGBTQIA2S+ movement, we will continue to work towards what we always have: a country where all LGBTQIA2S+ people are safe, seen, and accepted for who we truly are, without exception. We are here together, and we will move forward.
We’ve got this. We’ve got us.
First Press Release
PFLAG Bowie Opens its Doors
A new PFLAG chapter has started in Bowie, Maryland. This chapter will service the entire Prince George’s County area.
BOWIE, MD (September 27, 2023)—A new chapter of PFLAG, a LGBTQ+ non-profit support organization, is opening its doors to the Prince George’s County community this month to support members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families. PFLAG Bowie’s mission extends into our local community, serving as a vital resource for individuals seeking guidance, support, and connection. Our organization is open to everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or family status. We believe that diversity is our strength, and we are committed to building bridges between allies, families, friends, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Our first in-person meeting will be on Thursday, September 28 at 7:30pm, and will aim to foster a more inclusive and accepting community. Please email to receive meeting details: info@pflagbowie.org.
PFLAG Bowie offers a wide range of services, including support groups, educational resources, and community events. We provide a safe and empathetic space for parents, families, and friends to share their experiences and concerns while fostering a deeper understanding of LGBTQ+ issues. Through our outreach and advocacy efforts, we aim to raise awareness, challenge stereotypes, and create a more inclusive community where everyone is respected and embraced for who they are.
We invite the Bowie community, as well as the greater Prince George’s County community, to join us in our mission to celebrate diversity, promote acceptance, and empower LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. Together, we can build a brighter, more inclusive future for our neighborhoods. To learn more about PFLAG Bowie and how you can get involved, please visit our website at www.pflagbowie.org; contact us at info@pflagbowie.org; or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @PFLAGBowie.
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About PFLAG
PFLAG is an organization of LGBTQ+ people, parents, families, and allies who work together to create an equitable and inclusive world. We are hundreds of thousands of people and hundreds of chapters from coast to coast who are leading with love to support families, educate allies, and advocate for just, equitable, and inclusive legislation and policies. Since our founding in 1973, PFLAG works every day to ensure LGBTQ+ people everywhere are safe, celebrated, empowered and loved. Learn more, find support, donate, and take action at PFLAG.org.
In Prince George’s County, LGBTQ+ people and those who love them are served by PFLAG Bowie. Connect with PFLAG Bowie at www.pflagbowie.org.