PFLAG Athens Area

06/21/2026

06/19/2026

On this day in 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to ensure that all enslaved people be freed, as declared by the Emancipation Proclamation signed a full two and a half years prior. Known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and most commonly referred to as Juneteenth, this anniversary is cause for celebration as well as reflection.

The history of the United States is one riddled with battles for freedom, justice, and equality. Our African American loved ones, including and especially those who are LGBTQ+, still fight discrimination due to their marginalized identities.

Our PFLAG Connects: Black/African American Community offers virtual meetings for parents, family members, and members of the LGBTQ+ community who are Black or African American. To those seeking connection and understanding, visit pflag.org/connects/communities/black

PFLAG National is closed today to celebrate and honor Juneteenth. ❤️🖤💚💛

06/17/2026

Monthly meetings next week- June 25th, 2026 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. email for location.

Find a place where you can hear stories from people with similar experiences. If you want to, share a bit about your own story as well.

PFLAG support groups are open to everyone, at any stage in their journey, and are an opportunity to listen to others and have others listen to you without judgement.

06/16/2026

Our all new, limited-edition PFLAG Pride Collection is now LIVE! 🏳️‍🌈 Shop t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, drinkware, and so much more. Don’t wait—these designs are only available during June!

Visit shop.pflag.org to get your Pride parade outfit and tag us on social () when you share your fit!

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Our Generations Study found that le***an, gay, and bisexual Republicans were less likely than their Democratic counterparts to feel connected to the LGBT community or view that connection positively.

Read the full report at tinyurl.com/SODemsReps

06/12/2026

On June 12, 2016, 49 lives were taken at Pulse Nightclub. 🕯️🏳️‍🌈 With hateful anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric at an all-time high, remember that PFLAG will never stop fighting for all LGBTQ+ people to be safe, celebrated, empowered, and loved. This year, we honor them with action at the local, state, and federal levels to ensure LGBTQ+ people are safe, celebrated, empowered, and loved.

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Calling all dads of LGBTQ+ kids! Our PFLAG Connects: Dad Community offers free virtual meetings led by skilled facilitators (many of them dads themselves) who guide attendees in receiving support, giving support, and finding resources to help their loved ones, families, and communities. Every meeting also includes a breakout room especially for dads of transgender and gender-diverse kids of all ages.

“Being part of a support group is deeply therapeutic, incredibly valuable, and important. It helps us understand that we are not alone on this journey—that others are facing similar challenges and that we can learn from their experiences. It also plays a crucial role in educating us about this new reality for those of us who are parents of someone with different preferences. Knowing that a community of parents exists, all seeking support, helps me better understand how to assist other parents " —Member of the PCC: Dad Community

These one-hour meetings take place on the third Tuesday of every month at 8pm ET/5pm PT, with our next meeting scheduled for June 16.

Register today at pflag.org/connects/communities/dads