Yesterday, we had our Staff Retreat for 2023! Lots of stories were shared, reflections were made, and drag bingo was played! Just a small glimpse of all the love and joy we have during this holiday season! From our family here at Family Equality, we wish you all a jolly winter

Transgender Awareness Week is an important week long period dedicated to raising awareness and understanding about the transgender community. It provides an opportunity to educate society about the unique experiences and challenges faced by transgender individuals.

Thank you to LaTonya Wilkins from Change Coaches for having me on Leading Below the Surface! I appreciated the opportunity to share Family Equality's work and discuss LGBTQ+ allyship beyond Pride month. Be sure to check out the full episode on Spotify! buff.ly/40tk4yw

Two of Family Equality's dear friends, Nico Santos and Zeke Smith, tied the knot last weekend! We couldn’t be more thrilled, and we wish you two every happiness. Congratulations, Nico and Zeke! buff.ly/468LCue

The final episode of “Out in Texas” is titled “Hope For the Future.” This series has reminded me how much can change in such a short amount of time. The fight for equality is far from over, but day by day, we can create a more equitable world. youtu.be/0iDVyKDmOew

In 9️⃣ days, Esera Tuaolo will be giving us a BEAUTIFUL performance! Former NFL player, The Voice contestant, and most importantly, LGBTQ+ advocate, Esera Tuaolo will be joining us to advance family equality at LA Impact. Purchase tickets at thelaimpact.com

In episode five of “Out in Texas,” we discuss the joy and validation we felt after the Supreme Court decision to legalize same-sex marriage. This case was a huge leap forward, but LGBTQ+ families continue to lack basic protections from discrimination. youtu.be/NXDaa--qolA

Cheralyn and I are so grateful to have our twins, Duke and London, in our lives. In the new episode of “Out in Texas,” we recount our path to parenthood, from undergoing fertility treatments to advocating against discriminatory adoption policies. youtu.be/WeAyc2WwVyA

To all the bisexual parents and families, we see you and love you!

Watch the third episode of “Out in Texas” on YouTube now! In this episode, Greg and Phillip detail their family’s journey. Despite many legal challenges, Greg and Phillip were able to achieve their dream of becoming parents — three times over! youtu.be/ore1oDcaVDQ

First day of fourth grade!📚🎒 Cheralyn and I can’t believe the new school year has come so quickly. Good luck to every family navigating back-to-school season!

Excited for @KamalaHarris @VP to inspire people to fight for LGBTQ+ rights! Can't wait for the hour! #kamalaharris #vp #lgbtq

Congratulations @RobinRoberts and their partner, Amber Laign, on their beautiful wedding day! 💍❤️ Love is in the air! 🥂✨ #RobinRoberts #GoodMorningAmerica #LoveIsLove

The new episode of “Out in Texas” is all about weddings — a complex topic for many queer families. We talked about why it was so important to be legally recognized as a couple and what it was like to travel to Canada for our ceremonies. Watch it here: youtu.be/EMcHpJzNjC8

Last night, I made my runway debut in dapperQ’s eighth annual queer fashion show — and what an experience it was! Thank you @kirrinfinch for inviting me to be a part of such a special event and for highlighting an important message — “Give me flowers while I’m here.”💐

Big news! We just announced our honorees for our big Los Angeles gala -- LA Impact! @NiecyNash-Betts and @BruceCohen83! I'm thrilled to honor these two icons of the entertainment industry and recognize their dedication to social justice and activism. buff.ly/47Xriyq

Tomorrow we march for the 60th anniversary for the March On Washington to reintroduce the world to Dr. King's dream of peace, justice and equity. buff.ly/46PMh5r

In 2019, Cheralyn and I joined Greg and Phillip to create “Out in Texas” — a six-part series covering our experiences coming of age, building our families, and navigating the legislative landscape in Texas. Watch the first episode of “Out in Texas” here: youtu.be/LoSRYya8bWg

In anticipation of #MOW60, I wrote an article for the Advocate on the incredible urgency and significance of this moment. I could not be more honored to be a part of this historic event. See you in DC this weekend! advocate.com/voices/march-on…