Save the date! Monday, June 3, 2019, is #LGBTQFamiliesDay, a day of storytelling and sharing to celebrate and support LGBTQ families. The event, now in its 14th year, aims to elevate the experiences of LGBTQ families and their allies, raising awareness of their diversity, their challenges, and their joys.
Since 2006 (originally under the name Blogging for LGBTQ Families Day), the day has brought together LGBTQ individuals, their family members, and allies to blog, tweet, post, and share on social media in celebration and support of LGBTQ families.
I’m thrilled that once again, the event will be sponsored by Family Equality Council, who are stepping up to help elevate our voices even further. Please stay tuned for further details about what’s in store.
To participate:
- Post, tweet, or share on any social media channel (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, your own blog, or anything else) in celebration and support of LGBTQ families on June 3, 2019, and include the hashtag #LGBTQFamiliesDay.
- Follow the hashtag throughout the day and share the stories, images, and thoughts from other participants.
- You may also submit the links to your own posts as in previous years so we can include them in a list of participants for all to see.
As always, the event is held at the start of June, between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, in order to honor both, but also to highlight that not all families fit into the traditional structure of one mother and one father. Additionally, June is LGBTQ Pride Month.
I hope you’ll take part by posting, sharing, and spreading the word! I look forward to seeing your thoughts, pictures, and stories!