Updates
Women’s History Month: Tammy Baldwin Expanded LGBTQ+ Representation in Government
Tammy Baldwin made history in 2012 as the first openly gay person elected to the United States Senate. Her election marked a major milestone for LGBTQ+ representation in government and helped expand visibility for LGBTQ+ leaders in public life.
Women’s History Month: Billie Jean King Changed the Game for Equality in Sports
Billie Jean King used her success on the tennis court to challenge inequality in sports and beyond. From her historic 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” victory over Bobby Riggs to decades of advocacy for equal pay and LGBTQ+ inclusion, her legacy helped reshape opportunity for women athletes.
Black History Month: Marsha P. Johnson Organized, Advocated, and Protected Her Community
Marsha P. Johnson was a Black transgender activist who helped shape the modern LGBTQ+ movement. From Stonewall to co-founding STAR, she organized, advocated, and built community for transgender youth who had been pushed to the margins.
Black History Month: Kylar Broadus and the Fight for Transgender Equality
Honoring Kylar Broadus, founder of the Trans People of Color Coalition and the first openly transgender person to testify before the U.S. Senate.
Black History Month: Bayard Rustin’s Courage Changed America
Honoring Bayard Rustin, the strategist behind the 1963 March on Washington, and reflecting on his enduring impact as a civil rights leader and openly gay advocate.
Black History Month: Celebrating 100 Years of Recognition
Marking 100 years of federally recognized Black history and cultural remembrance, we reflect on the legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the enduring importance of education, dignity, and community.
PFLAG LA Launches Podcast Centering LGBTQ+ Families, Allies, and Community Voices
A preview from The PFLAG LA Podcast featuring Orlando Bishop, who reflects on accountability, learning, and what it means to show up with care for LGBTQ+ people and families. The full episode launches January 6.
PFLAG LA Speaker’s Bureau At Dodgers Pride BRG Lunch & Learn
PFLAG Los Angeles joined the Dodgers Pride BRG for a Lunch & Learn on LGBTQIA2S+ allyship, highlighting the work of PFLAG LA’s Speaker’s Bureau in workplaces across Southern California.