About us
Straight for Equality is a national outreach and education program created in 2007 by PFLAG National to empower new allies who, unlike a more traditional PFLAG member, don’t necessarily have a family connection to someone who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ). If you’re one of the roughly 8 in 10 people who can say, “I have and LGBTQ friend (or coworker, or acquaintance),” this is the place for you. Straight for Equality provides information and resources that will help allies understand their role in supporting and advocating for LGBTQ people. PFLAG’s 45 years working with parents and families has helped us learn that there is a coming-out process for allies. This process requires support and resources if allies want to move from just feeling supportive to actively being supportive. The personal stories of how and why people come to support equality for LGBTQ people are a significant advantage that allies possess, and we’d love to help you learn how to share that story. We’re not talking about major political protests (although that's certainly an option) but the tiny everyday changes and conversations that can raise awareness and challenge assumptions and stereotypes about LGBTQ people. We don’t demand allies to be totally ‘there’ on all issues and you don’t have to know everything about statistics, national legislation, or state-wide ballot initiatives to stand up for equality and fairness. We just ask that you be willing to learn more and speak up when you have the chance. We’re here to be sure that all allies have the opportunity to share their strong and powerful voice in support of equality.
- Website
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http://www.straightforequality.org
External link for Straight for Equality
- Industry
- Professional Training and Coaching
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- Learning, Inclusion, Diversity, Workplace Training, Ally Engagement, and LGBTQ Engagement