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The Human Rights Campaign Foundation will host a CNN Democratic presidential town hall in California on Thursday, October 10, at 7 PM ET, focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer issues. “HRC said the October 10 primetime event, airing live on the eve of National Coming Out Day, will feature the largest ever audience for a Democratic presidential town hall devoted to LGBTQ issues. The candidates will take questions from the audience and CNN journalists on specific LGBTQ concerns as well as their plans to promote equality and civility.”

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Join millions across the country to watch HRC Foundation and CNN’s Power of Our Pride Town Hall. Find an event near you, or host your own!
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October 06, 2019 at 07:00PM

Join us tonight for our Teen Social Event! WHEN: Saturday, October 5 (1st Saturday of Each Month) 7:30 – 10 PM WHERE: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church 180 Academy Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 (Downtown Alpharetta) Enter through the main entrance. A volunteer will greet you. Hang out! Have fun! BE YOURSELF! All in a safe & affirming space. We’ll play some cool games and do some fun activities! Wear comfy clothes because we’re going to be active! Food and drinks provided! 8th grade and up; minimum age = 13. $5 donation per person requested at the door. Adult chaperones will be with the teens at all times. PARENTS: No curb drop-off! Check-in is required at the door for everyone (teens and adults). Teens must be checked in by a parent/guardian. Parents/Guardians are invited to stay and join the adult group for casual snacks & conversation during the Event. But staying is not required. However, check-in is required. Again, no curb drop-off IMPORTANT: Anyone under the age of 18 must sign a Parent/Legal Guardian Permission Form & Waiver & Youth/Teen Acceptance Form at each event check-in. Both parent/guardian AND youth/teen MUST sign the below form. Completed and signed form is required for admission to each Event. Form link: http://bit.ly/2Vh9V5s

from Instagram: https://ift.tt/2Ol3D4j Join us tonight for our Teen Social Event!

WHEN:
Saturday, October 5
(1st Saturday of Each Month)
7:30 – 10 PM

WHERE:
Alpharetta Presbyterian Church
180 Academy Street
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(Downtown Alpharetta)

Enter through the main entrance. A volunteer will greet you.

Hang out! Have fun! BE YOURSELF! All in a safe & affirming space.

We’ll play some cool games and do some fun activities!

Wear comfy clothes because we’re going to be active!

Food and drinks provided!

8th grade and up; minimum age = 13. $5 donation per person requested at the door.

Adult chaperones will be with the teens at all times.

PARENTS: No curb drop-off! Check-in is required at the door for everyone (teens and adults). Teens must be checked in by a parent/guardian.

Parents/Guardians are invited to stay and join the adult group for casual snacks & conversation during the Event. But staying is not required. However, check-in is required. Again, no curb drop-off

IMPORTANT: Anyone under the age of 18 must sign a Parent/Legal Guardian Permission Form & Waiver & Youth/Teen Acceptance Form at each event check-in.

Both parent/guardian AND youth/teen MUST sign the below form. Completed and signed form is required for admission to each Event.

Form link: http://bit.ly/2Vh9V5s

The U.S. Supreme Court has designated Oct. 8 as the date when it will hear arguments on whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to cases of anti-LGBT discrimination, setting up a showdown for when LGBT rights in all areas of life will hang in the balance.

PFLAG National
Social justice warrior and mom Nicola Van Kuilenberg on the upcoming SCOTUS cases…and what they mean for her family. Big ??????!
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October 04, 2019 at 07:00PM

BUY A PFLAG T-SHIRT FOR THE PRIDE PARADE ($16) Walking with PFLAG is extra special when you have on one of our PFLAG T-shirts! T-shirts are $16 each and must be bought in advance. You will be able to pick up your purchased t-shirts at the PFLAG truck at the start of the parade. Visit https://ift.tt/34RrGxE to make your purchase. But order ASAP!!!

from Instagram: https://ift.tt/2M6HKTy BUY A PFLAG T-SHIRT FOR THE PRIDE PARADE ($16)

Walking with PFLAG is extra special when you have on one of our PFLAG T-shirts! T-shirts are $16 each and must be bought in advance. You will be able to pick up your purchased t-shirts at the PFLAG truck at the start of the parade.

Visit https://ift.tt/34RrGxE to make your purchase. But order ASAP!!!

Join PFLAG Johns Creek as we march in the 2019 Atlanta Pride parade on Sunday, October 13. We will meet at the North Springs MARTA station at 10:30 AM and travel downtown together. The parade doesn’t start until 12 noon but we must arrive early downtown to locate other Atlanta area PFLAG chapters (we are all marching together) and get lined up in our spot designated by the parade committee. Be prepared to purchase your own MARTA tickets. MARTA fare is $2.50 for a one-way trip or $5.00 for the full round-trip. All MARTA fares must be purchased with a Breeze card or Breeze ticket available for purchase at the machines in the station. For anyone who does not come with the group or wishes to come on their own, we will be in ROW F SPACE 9 at the PFLAG Atlanta truck on the bridge at West Peachtree Street when you exit from MARTA Civic Center Station. – Be sure to bring your own bottled water or other drink for the parade route to ensure you stay hydrated. – It’s advisable to wear sunscreen and a hat or even a long sleeve T-shirt for sun protection. In the event of rain, the parade usually goes on so if the weather turns be prepared with a hooded rain cover/poncho. – This is an opportunity to be yourself, dress crazy, show those rainbow colors, and have fun! – BUY A PFLAG T-SHIRT FOR THE PRIDE PARADE ($16). You will be able to pick up your purchased t-shirts at the PFLAG truck at the start of the parade. Visit https://ift.tt/34RrGxE to make your purchase. But order ASAP!!! – We will have a tent at the end of the parade route in Piedmont Park in Midtown where we’ll have sandwiches, snacks, and water. There will be vendors, music, and lots of activities in the park to check out if you choose. PARENTS PLEASE NOTE: This is not a drop-off event. Kids under 18 should be accompanied by a parent or another adult you have given permission to.

from Instagram: https://ift.tt/2LJArST Join PFLAG Johns Creek as we march in the 2019 Atlanta Pride parade on Sunday, October 13.

We will meet at the North Springs MARTA station at 10:30 AM and travel downtown together. The parade doesn’t start until 12 noon but we must arrive early downtown to locate other Atlanta area PFLAG chapters (we are all marching together) and get lined up in our spot designated by the parade committee.

Be prepared to purchase your own MARTA tickets. MARTA fare is $2.50 for a one-way trip or $5.00 for the full round-trip. All MARTA fares must be purchased with a Breeze card or Breeze ticket available for purchase at the machines in the station.
For anyone who does not come with the group or wishes to come on their own, we will be in ROW F SPACE 9 at the PFLAG Atlanta truck on the bridge at West Peachtree Street when you exit from MARTA Civic Center Station. – Be sure to bring your own bottled water or other drink for the parade route to ensure you stay hydrated. – It’s advisable to wear sunscreen and a hat or even a long sleeve T-shirt for sun protection. In the event of rain, the parade usually goes on so if the weather turns be prepared with a hooded rain cover/poncho. – This is an opportunity to be yourself, dress crazy, show those rainbow colors, and have fun! – BUY A PFLAG T-SHIRT FOR THE PRIDE PARADE ($16). You will be able to pick up your purchased t-shirts at the PFLAG truck at the start of the parade. Visit https://ift.tt/34RrGxE to make your purchase. But order ASAP!!! – We will have a tent at the end of the parade route in Piedmont Park in Midtown where we’ll have sandwiches, snacks, and water. There will be vendors, music, and lots of activities in the park to check out if you choose.
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE: This is not a drop-off event. Kids under 18 should be accompanied by a parent or another adult you have given permission to.

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Georgia univeristy system to cover transgender healthcare following lawsuit
Transgender employees who work at universities in Georgia will now receive healthcare under the state university system’s insurance plan.
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October 03, 2019 at 07:00PM

October is LGBT history month. In understanding our history it’s worth noting that not only Stonewall, but many of its predecessors, including Cooper’s Do-nuts (1959) and Compton’s Cafeteria (1966), were led in the main by transgender people. For a rundown of ten events that preceded Stonewall, including Cooper’s and Compton’s, check out this page:

TransDecatur
October is LGBT history month. In understanding our history it’s worth noting that not only Stonewall, but many of its predecessors, including Cooper’s Do-nuts (1959) and Compton’s Cafeteria (1966), were led in the main by transgender people.

For a rundown of ten events that preceded Stonewall, including Cooper’s and Compton’s, check out this page:
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Post from Facebook PFLAG Johns Creek, GA – https://ift.tt/2h9VnkL
October 02, 2019 at 07:00PM

PFLAG JOHNS CREEK invites area LGBTQ teens and their teen friends/allies to our Teen Social Event! WHEN: Saturday, October 5 (1st Saturday of Each Month) 7:30 – 10 PM WHERE: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church 180 Academy Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 (Downtown Alpharetta) Enter through the main entrance. A volunteer will greet you. Hang out! Have fun! BE YOURSELF! All in a safe & affirming space. We’ll play some cool games and do some fun activities! Wear comfy clothes because we’re going to be active! Food and drinks provided! 8th grade and up; minimum age = 13. $5 donation per person requested at the door. Adult chaperones will be with the teens at all times. PARENTS: No curb drop-off! Check-in is required at the door for everyone (teens and adults). Teens must be checked in by a parent/guardian. Parents/Guardians are invited to stay and join the adult group for casual snacks & conversation during the Event. But staying is not required. However, check-in is required. Again, no curb drop-off IMPORTANT: Anyone under the age of 18 must sign a Parent/Legal Guardian Permission Form & Waiver & Youth/Teen Acceptance Form at each event check-in. Both parent/guardian AND youth/teen MUST sign the below form. Completed and signed form is required for admission to each Event. Form link: http://bit.ly/2Vh9V5s

from Instagram: https://ift.tt/2nEtqtp PFLAG JOHNS CREEK invites area LGBTQ teens and their teen friends/allies to our Teen Social Event!

WHEN:
Saturday, October 5
(1st Saturday of Each Month)
7:30 – 10 PM

WHERE:
Alpharetta Presbyterian Church
180 Academy Street
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(Downtown Alpharetta)

Enter through the main entrance. A volunteer will greet you.

Hang out! Have fun! BE YOURSELF! All in a safe & affirming space.

We’ll play some cool games and do some fun activities!

Wear comfy clothes because we’re going to be active!

Food and drinks provided!

8th grade and up; minimum age = 13. $5 donation per person requested at the door.

Adult chaperones will be with the teens at all times.

PARENTS: No curb drop-off! Check-in is required at the door for everyone (teens and adults). Teens must be checked in by a parent/guardian.

Parents/Guardians are invited to stay and join the adult group for casual snacks & conversation during the Event. But staying is not required. However, check-in is required. Again, no curb drop-off

IMPORTANT: Anyone under the age of 18 must sign a Parent/Legal Guardian Permission Form & Waiver & Youth/Teen Acceptance Form at each event check-in.

Both parent/guardian AND youth/teen MUST sign the below form. Completed and signed form is required for admission to each Event.

Form link: http://bit.ly/2Vh9V5s