In this issue: July & August meetings, some great resources

July 23, 2024, 7 PM Meeting:

PFLAG Parents and a Trans Teen Tell Their Stories in the Media    

It's movie night in July as we view and discuss a handful of short videos, hearing from a trans teen who testified before a Senate Committee as well as some journeys of acceptance and support by a variety of PFLAG parents across the country. Stories and images shared by and about LGBTQ+ individuals and their families help expand our understanding of the strength and struggles around being different in a heteronormative, cisgender world. 

After the program presentation, we will hold space for confidential sharing and support. We welcome you at our events with no judgment and lots of love.

Meetings are held from 7-9 PM in the Campbell Room at St. John's Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Avenue in Berkeley (look for the PFLAG banner). Masks are optional. We ask that you not attend if you are feeling unwell or if you've been in contact with anyone who is unwell. Between meetings, our board is still here to connect with you one-on-one. Email pflagoeb@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 510-562-7692 and we will call you back.

Nonbinary Awareness Week

The week surrounding July 14 (International Nonbinary People’s Day) is Nonbinary Awareness Week. Whether you're looking for resources for yourself or to be a better ally, PFLAG has you covered. 



Check out PFLAG's nonbinary resources or learn more about LGBTQ+ terms on the PFLAG Glossary!



To our nonbinary loved ones: we see you, we support you, and we're #PFLAGProud of you! 

Next month - Join Us at Our Summer Social

August Ice Cream Social, August 4, 1-3 PM

On Sunday, August 4, we will be holding an outdoor, in-person ice cream social for PFLAG families from 1-3 PM at a private home in Berkeley. Ice cream as well as a nondairy option will be available. Feel free to bring a snack to share. You can RSVP at pflagoeb@gmail.com to learn the address and share how many people will be in your party.

Note, we are cancelling our 4th Tuesday meeting in August - please join us at the social instead while we enjoy the summer weather outside together!

Hooray, the SAFETY Act Moves to the Next Stage!

On June 27, 2024, the California State Assembly passed the SAFETY Act, which would ban school districts from adopting forced outing policies. The California Senate previously approved it; now it heads to Governor Newsom’s desk for his signature. PFLAG National and 19 California PFLAG chapters (including PFLAG Oakland-East Bay) endorsed the bill. 

I Changed My Mind

I Changed My Mind is a new series created by Brooke Sebold that aims to normalize what the changing mind looks like through conversations with individuals who have changed their mind about significant topics that lead to a personal paradigm shift in their lives. 

Check out the first episode about a mother who learned how to lead with love and support and affirm her trans son. 

Guide to Being an Ally to Trans and Nonbinary People

This guide from PFLAG National has been updated! Learn more about what transgender and nonbinary mean, how to talk about it, challenges faced by many trans and nonbinary people, and ways you can be a strong ally.

You can download the guide for free here or order a booklet for a small fee.

Local, Virtual Support Meetings

PFLAG San Francisco

PFLAG Lamorinda

PFLAG Concord/Clayton

Ongoing Events

• Town Youth Club (Second and Fourth Fridays)
• PFLAG's "Something to Talk About" (Monthly, Thursday at 1:30 PM)
• PFLAG Connects Communities: Moderated online meetings for Families of Color, Military Families, and Parents & Caregivers of Gender Diverse Youth
• PFLAG Connects: Gender Spectrum Parent Community (Third Monday, 5 PM PT)
• Pacific Center Peer Groups
• Oakland LGBTQ Center Events

LGBTQ+ Icons

LGBTQ+ Athletes & the Olympics

The number of out LGBTQ+ Olympic athletes continues to grow — from 23 in 2012 to 186 at the Tokyo 2020 games. With their Gold medal-winning team, Canadian women’s soccer player Quinn (they/them) became the first openly non-binary and transgender athlete to win an Olympic medal at the Tokyo games.



Read more about LGBTQ+ competitors at recent games here. 

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