Today the European Parliament formally adopted a new set of asylum rules for the European Union. The binding rules now include gender identity as a ground of persecution, which EU Member States must take into account. Governments have already agreed to the changes, which are final. Oct 27th, 2011 read the whole announcement: http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/press-releases/historic-vote-extends-eu-asylum-standards-to-transgender-people/
Major report released on LGBT families and their children. It’s a must-read, either in the comprehensive (and long) mode, or in the executive summary and condensed version: http://www.familyequality.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AllChildren_Report
Our October meeting will feature Ryon Price, Senior Pastor of Second Baptist Church. Price will relate how he came to be a minister who extends the message of love and equality to the GLBT community. We hope to see you on Tuesday, October 18, to meet Ryon Price and to hear this affirming program! Our [...]
“Trans” is a feature documentary now in post production scheduled for exclusive release in selected festivals and markets in early 2012. These are the stories of boys and girls, men and woman…and all the shades in between. Stories of extraordinary people who face fear, discrimination, ignorance and violence in the hopes they might one day be able to live…ordinary lives.
Do you have a creative side that you’d like to share with the world? Two different upcoming events in Lubbock will give you the chance to donate your work or read your composition, and both will support Lubbock-area GLBT organizations. SPC GSA Poetry Jam The South Plains College Gay-Straight Alliance is hosting a poetry jam [...]
PFLAG Lubbock is excited to co-sponsor OUTwest’s Pride Café for fun, food, and fellowship this month. On Friday, August 26th, come join PFLAG Lubbock for a back-to-school social event at Belly’s, 14th & Q. Take this chance to reconnect, pick up the new business card with meeting dates, hear about upcoming programs, pay your dues, [...]
