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Family Equality Launches Online State-by-state Adoption Resource for LGBTQ+ Parents and Prospective Parents

Family Equality provides an online state-by-state guide to adoption for LGBTQ+ parents and prospective parents. November 6, 2023

Dan Bucatinsky, Terry Dubrow, Heather Dubrow, Matthew Ramsey, and Stacey Stevenson

Family Equality’s LA Impact Gala in Los Angeles Raises Over $350K for LGBTQ+ Families at a Star-studded Event

LA Impact: No Place Like Home and raised more than $350,000 for Family Equality’s critical work on behalf of LGBTQ+ families. October 15, 2023

Jessica Betts, JORDY, Adam Kantor, Esera Tuaolo

Family Equality Announces All-star Talent for Los Angeles Gala, LA Impact

Family Equality’s LA Impact gala on Saturday, October 14 at Citizen News includes performances from Jessica Betts, JORDY, Adam Kantor, and Esera Tuaolo. October 10, 2023

Family Equality, in Solidarity with Striking Southern California Hotel Workers, Relocates Fundraising Gala

Bruce Cohen and Niecy Nash-Betts, trailblazing advocates and entertainment icons, will be presented their awards during an inspiring, star-studded program to garner support for LGBTQ+ family equality amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the country. September 28, 2023

Oscar and Tony Award Winning, Emmy® Nominated Producer Bruce Cohen and Emmy®, Critics Choice, and NAACP Award-Winning and Golden Globe® Nominated Actress and Producer Niecy Nash-Betts to be Honored with Awards at Family Equality’s LA Impact Gala this October

Bruce Cohen and Niecy Nash-Betts, trailblazing advocates and entertainment icons, will be presented their awards during an inspiring, star-studded program to garner support for LGBTQ+ family equality amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the country. August 30, 2023

Dozens of LGBTQ+ Families to Join Family Equality as CEO Speaks at Historic 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington Alongside Prominent Civil Rights and Social Justice Advocates

The event, led by the Drum Major Institute and the National Action Network, recognizes the 60th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legendary March on Washington by calling America to continue the fight for justice and equality August 25, 2023

Family Equality Joins 13 Women’s, Healthcare, and Human Rights Organizations in Urging 6th Circuit to Reinstate Block on Transgender Health Bans in TN, KY

The friend-of-the-court brief argues bans on access to care for transgender adolescents constitute sex discrimination and are subject to heightened scrutiny, which the laws fail August 21, 2023

Family Equality Condemns Rising Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation in Italy Targeting LGBTQ+ Parents and Families

Soon after prime minister Giorgia Meloni issued a public order removing the names of nonbiological LGBTQ+ parents from their children’s birth certificates, the Italian parliament approved a bill that criminalized surrogacy abroad. August 11, 2023

Equality Champion Jim Obergefell, Powerhouse Designer Adair Curtis, and Fertility Expert Mark Trolice, M.D. Join Family Equality Board of Directors

We announce the addition of Adair Curtis, Jim Obergefell, and Mark Trolice, M.D. to our National Board of Directors. August 7, 2023

Press Releases

Family Equality Launches Online State-by-state Adoption Resource for LGBTQ+ Parents and Prospective Parents

Family Equality’s LA Impact Gala in Los Angeles Raises Over $350K for LGBTQ+ Families at a Star-studded Event

Family Equality Announces All-star Talent for Los Angeles Gala, LA Impact

Family Equality, in Solidarity with Striking Southern California Hotel Workers, Relocates Fundraising Gala

Oscar and Tony Award Winning, Emmy® Nominated Producer Bruce Cohen and Emmy®, Critics Choice, and NAACP Award-Winning and Golden Globe® Nominated Actress and Producer Niecy Nash-Betts to be Honored with Awards at Family Equality’s LA Impact Gala this October

Dozens of LGBTQ+ Families to Join Family Equality as CEO Speaks at Historic 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington Alongside Prominent Civil Rights and Social Justice Advocates

Family Equality Joins 13 Women’s, Healthcare, and Human Rights Organizations in Urging 6th Circuit to Reinstate Block on Transgender Health Bans in TN, KY

Family Equality Condemns Rising Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation in Italy Targeting LGBTQ+ Parents and Families

Equality Champion Jim Obergefell, Powerhouse Designer Adair Curtis, and Fertility Expert Mark Trolice, M.D. Join Family Equality Board of Directors

Family Equality Requests Proposals for Family Equity Justice Survey Program

Family Equality Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Protect LGBTQI+ Youth and Families

On LGBTQ Families Day a New Report Calls for Updating State Parentage Laws to Protect Children and LGBTQ Families

Press Releases

Family Equality Launches Online State-by-state Adoption Resource for LGBTQ+ Parents and Prospective Parents

Family Equality’s LA Impact Gala in Los Angeles Raises Over $350K for LGBTQ+ Families at a Star-studded Event

Family Equality Announces All-star Talent for Los Angeles Gala, LA Impact

Family Equality, in Solidarity with Striking Southern California Hotel Workers, Relocates Fundraising Gala

Oscar and Tony Award Winning, Emmy® Nominated Producer Bruce Cohen and Emmy®, Critics Choice, and NAACP Award-Winning and Golden Globe® Nominated Actress and Producer Niecy Nash-Betts to be Honored with Awards at Family Equality’s LA Impact Gala this October

Dozens of LGBTQ+ Families to Join Family Equality as CEO Speaks at Historic 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington Alongside Prominent Civil Rights and Social Justice Advocates

Family Equality Joins 13 Women’s, Healthcare, and Human Rights Organizations in Urging 6th Circuit to Reinstate Block on Transgender Health Bans in TN, KY

Family Equality Condemns Rising Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation in Italy Targeting LGBTQ+ Parents and Families

Equality Champion Jim Obergefell, Powerhouse Designer Adair Curtis, and Fertility Expert Mark Trolice, M.D. Join Family Equality Board of Directors ￼

Family Equality Requests Proposals for Family Equity Justice Survey Program

Family Equality Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Protect LGBTQI+ Youth and Families

On LGBTQ Families Day a New Report Calls for Updating State Parentage Laws to Protect Children and LGBTQ Families

Equality Champion Jim Obergefell, Powerhouse Designer Adair Curtis, and Fertility Expert Mark Trolice, M.D. Join Family Equality Board of Directors