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PFLAG Hartford Creating a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.

Today is Spirit Day! Let’s show every young person that they’re loved and accepted for who they are. Wear purple today, ...
10/15/2026

Today is Spirit Day! Let’s show every young person that they’re loved and accepted for who they are. Wear purple today, October 15, and spread the message of inclusivity and support! 💜

Learn more about Spirit Day at glaad.org/spiritday GLAAD

We are PFLAG proud to honor the community all year long, including the launch of our newest PCC group dedicated to Two-S...
10/12/2026

We are PFLAG proud to honor the community all year long, including the launch of our newest PCC group dedicated to Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ Indigenous relatives, the PFLAG Connects: Two-Spirit & Indigenous Circle; the re-launch of our Indigenous-led chapter, PFLAG Native Metro Phoenix; and our investment in Bay Bank, founded and solely owned by the Oneida Nation.

Learn more about our commitment to and ongoing support of LGBTQ+ Indigenous relatives at pflag.org/press/two-spirit-indigenous-circle-announcement

🕯️Who was Matthew Shepard?Described by friends and family as kind and easy to talk to, Matthew Shepard was a college stu...
10/12/2026

🕯️Who was Matthew Shepard?

Described by friends and family as kind and easy to talk to, Matthew Shepard was a college student and victim of one of the most notorious anti-gay hate crimes in American history. His memorial service garnered immense national and international media attention, which brought Matt’s story to the forefront of the fight against bigotry and hate. Just over a decade later (in 2009), the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act—a federal law against bias crimes directed at le***an, gay, bis*xual, or transgender people—was passed.

The life and death of Matthew Shepard changed the way we talk about, and deal with, anti-LGBTQ+ hate in the United States. Since his death, Matt’s legacy has challenged and inspired millions of individuals to replace hate with understanding, compassion, and acceptance.

Today we remember Matthew Shepard, and share gratitude for our friends at Matthew Shepard Foundation, who continue to do such critical work in his honor.

Matthew, you are gone but never forgotten. 🕯🌈

On National Coming Out Day, we celebrate the courage it takes to live authentically and recognize everyone who chooses t...
10/11/2026

On National Coming Out Day, we celebrate the courage it takes to live authentically and recognize everyone who chooses to share their true selves with the world—whenever and however they feel safe doing so. Your identity is valid and you are loved just as you are. ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🖤 🤎🤍

Coming out is a personal journey, and it’s one you should never feel pressured to take. Whether you're out, thinking about it, or not ready yet—PFLAG loves you, supports you, and will be here for you every step of the way.

To our le***an loved ones across the gender and s*xuality spectrum: You are loved, you are valid, and you are valued mem...
10/08/2026

To our le***an loved ones across the gender and s*xuality spectrum: You are loved, you are valid, and you are valued members of our communities. Happy International Le***an Day! ❤️🧡🤍💗💜

What better way to participate in Banned Books Week than curling up with LGBTQ+ stories most challenged by book bans?:• ...
10/06/2026

What better way to participate in Banned Books Week than curling up with LGBTQ+ stories most challenged by book bans?:

• Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
Lily Hu, a Chinese American teen in 1954 San Francisco, has a quiet fascination with her classmate Kath, which only deepens further as they slip into the neon-lit world of a le***an nightclub. Amid Red Scare tensions and family pressures, Lily must choose between safety and living her truth.

• And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, and Henry Cole
At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same. And with the help of a kindly zookeeper, Roy and Silo got the chance to welcome a baby penguin of their very own.

• Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel
This graphic memoir traces Alison Bechdel’s childhood in a small Pennsylvania town and her uneasy bond with her father, a meticulous English teacher and funeral home director. As she comes into her own identity in college, revelations about his hidden life cast their shared history in a new, haunting light.

• This Book is Gay by Juno Dawson and David Levithan
Candid and humorous, this nonfiction guide offers practical advice for LGBTQ+ youth, covering identities, coming out, s*x education, relationships, stereotypes, and q***r history. It aims to provide clear, supportive, and factual information for readers of all identities

Everyone deserves access to LGBTQ+ stories. Take a stand against the banning and censorship of LGBTQ+ titles at bannedbooksweek.org and shop LGBTQ+ banned books at bookshop.org/shop/pflag

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!Are you looking for more ways to get involved? Message us for details on possible volunteer opport...
10/05/2026

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!

Are you looking for more ways to get involved? Message us for details on possible volunteer opportunities! We are looking for new board members, as well as folks to help us with resources and tabling.

Schools should be places for education, growth, and discovery, NOT hotbeds for bullying and harassment. As anti-LGBTQ+ p...
10/02/2026

Schools should be places for education, growth, and discovery, NOT hotbeds for bullying and harassment. As anti-LGBTQ+ policies are increasingly enacted in schools across the United States, it’s more important than ever that we stand up to ALL of these bullies from the top down.

Say NO to book bans. Say NO to misgendering and deadnaming trans students. Say NO to bans on trans athletes. Say NO to the forced outing of LGBTQ+ students. Our children deserve better.

This Bullying Prevention Month, take action and fight for the rights of LGBTQ+ students with your vote. Visit pflag.org/pflagvotes to learn more.

In celebration of LGBTQ+ history month, we wanted to share some inspiring and affirming quotes from LGBTQ+ icons of the ...
10/01/2026

In celebration of LGBTQ+ history month, we wanted to share some inspiring and affirming quotes from LGBTQ+ icons of the past and present. 🌈✨ What LGBTQ+ icon, activist, or chapter of history inspires you? Let us know in the comments below!

Sharing some love, affirmation, and appreciation for all our bi+ loved ones. 💗💜💙 Leave some bis*xual+ affirmations in th...
09/22/2026

Sharing some love, affirmation, and appreciation for all our bi+ loved ones. 💗💜💙 Leave some bis*xual+ affirmations in the comments below!

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