
The Importance of LGBTQ Inclusive Education
By Maya Berkley, Policy Intern Growing up queer and of color, the endlessly vast reach of queerness did not spontaneously occur to me, and it

By Maya Berkley, Policy Intern Growing up queer and of color, the endlessly vast reach of queerness did not spontaneously occur to me, and it

To live in an environment which criminalizes being queer can be quite a drag. so one can only imagine my excitement when I got selected

by MJ Morrissey, Our Family Coalition Education Intern At Our Family Coalition, we understand that our families are not simply members of the LGBTQIA+ community;

By Shareena Clark, Programs Coordinator, Our Family Coalition As of late, it seems like the phrase “family values” has been hijacked and co-opted to represent

As a person of color that went through the ‘American’ K-12 education system, I felt that the social sciences we were taught did not accurately

I open the door with butterflies in my stomach. It’s not every day that you get to follow your dream by applying to a policy
Every contribution, whether one-time or monthly, helps us honor the extraordinary LGBTQ families in our community. Our Family Coalition is the only organization in California dedicated to advancing equity and advocating on behalf of our families, and one of the few nationwide. By giving, you stand with us in pride and solidarity, ensuring that every family feels seen, valued, and celebrated. Your support has been crucial and with your help we can continue this legacy for generations.
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Generally, we hope your story will not only inform other families on LGBTQ+ family topics, but also let others know that they are not alone in the journey of advocating for our families.
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