Announcements/Events
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Redwood City Fourth of July Parade
The PFLAG contingent for the Redwood City Fourth of July Parade is expecting enthusiastic participation this year. The overall theme for the Parade is ALL THINGS MUSICAL and the theme for the PFLAG contingent is "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Naturally, we'll have at least one prominent rainbow. If you need information about participating in the parade send an email to Laurie Carter
We will be meeting on Alden Street Between Arguello and Winslow near Downtown Redwood City. It is 5 blocks south of Whipple. You can take the train.
- What to wear: Comfortable shoes- dark pants (shorts or skirt would be fine) plain white top. Plfag Sash - we have LOTS of extras
- What to bring: Sunscreen, hat, water, your best
- TIME- They say 10- be sure to be there by 10:30 at the very latest.
If you need any other information, including details about the picnic after the parade, send an email Laurie Carter
This is one of our best things all year. Fun for us and so important to take our message of loving families to "middle America"
Family Support
- This month's topic go to Support Meetings
- Unidad Familiar En La Diversidad FDS
Volunteer
Drive youth to Outlet meeting, help with newsletter stuffing, join the crew who produces our montly "PFLAG Talks" TV show...check the Volunteer page.
Logging town welcomes transgender group
Read this front-page article in the Saturday, May 17th, 2008 issue of the Seattle Times about the Esprit transgender conference in Port Angeles, Washington.
Youtube
- Ellen's comments: Sally Kern, Representative from Oklahoma says that the GLBT movement is a worse threat than terrorists.
- Ellen and murder of Lawrence King
- Excellent coverage by CNN with PFLAG TNET board member Kim Pearson about a transgender child's situation at a Colorado school. View at TransYouth Family Advocates - CNN
Transgender Parent Suppport Group
Are you or your partner a transgender parent? Or thinking about becoming a parent? The Transgender Parent Support Group is an opportunity to connect with your peers and get mutual support. The group, facilitated by Rosa Reinikainen, M.F.T., will meet every third Saturday of each month from 10 AM - 12 noon at the San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market St. at Octavia Blvd, San Francisco. The first half hour will be spent socializing, with the remaining time for group discussion. Drop-ins are welcome, but ongoing attendance helps to establish group rapport.
CBS TV - 60 Minutes
Military Soft On Don't Ask, Don't Tell? 60 Minutes: Is Military More Tolerant Of Gay Members In Wartime? More...CBS News
ABC News' 20/20 program - Families and transgender children
This entire show focuses on 3 families who have children facing transgender identity issues.
Each story can be viewed from the links below:
- I'm a Girl
- A Boy in a Girl's Body
- Born with the Wrong Body...this girl has lived her life believing that God made a mistake in creating her...
Reminder: PFLAG programs on cable TV
To watch the Parents, Families & Friends programs on cable TV, check this schedule:
- Cupertino and Los Altos Cable channel 15 - Tuesdays at 9:30 PM
- Mountain View Cable channel 15 - Tuesdays at 9:30 PM
Beyond Ex-Gay
Beyond Ex-Gay is an on-line community and resource for those who have survived ex-gay experiences.
A Christian Lesbian Journey (Darlene Bogle) contains an endorsement from Dr. Mel White.
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
A series of racist and homophobic emails from an Army recruiter are sparking outrage. For more information: www.sldn.org
A Straight Guide to GLBT Americans
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 2006
The Human Rights Campaign and Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) present a first of its kind guide to GLBT Americans written for straight people. The guide walks people through the emotional spectrum that people typically feel after someone comes out to them, outlines myths and facts about GLBT people, and gives easy ways for straight people to learn more and demonstrate their support for GLBT Americans. A Straight Guide to GLBT Americans pdf (850.29KB)
Education
Speakers Bureau
This chapter has a very active Speakers Bureau. We provide trained speakers & panels to educate audiences from middle/high schools, universities, churches, businesses, etc. about the issues that face lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender people and their family members. For more information, go to www.pflagsanjose.org/psb or send Email.
Safe Schools Committee
The San Jose/Peninsula PFLAG chapter does have a Safe School's committee. PFLAG can provide informational booklets for students and parents of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth.
If you have any questions or concerns about school safety for your GLBT family, please send an email to: SafeSchools@pflagsanjose.org
GSA Network
Gay-Straight Alliance Network:Empowering youth activists to fight homophobia and transphobia in schools.
