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Paul Rogers Local Activist Award

Do you know someone here in West Texas who has made a real impact in the LGBTQ+ community?

LubbockPRIDE is now accepting nominations for the annual Paul Rogers Local Activist Award, to be presented during this year’s Pride celebration, June 28, 2025, at the LHUCA Plaza, 511 Ave. K.

They are looking for someone who has worked passionately in the LGBTQ+ community. Someone who has shown leadership, dedication, and a strong commitment to creating positive change across the South Plains.

More information about Paul Rogers (son of PFLAG Lubbock leaders and activists, Thomas and Grace Rogers) and his story, along with past recipients of this award can be found here; https://www.lubbockpride.org/local-activist-award

Submit your nomination using the email info@lubbockpride.org

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Read With Love

Diverse stories promote inclusivity and acceptance, but recent attacks via book bans and cuts to library funding are severely limiting their access. As part of National Library Week, take action for your communities such as donating your fav LGBTQ+ book to your local library, organizing for a school board meeting, or hosting a Read With Love event. For more information on how you can get involved, visit pflag.org/readwithlove

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See you at Lubbock PRIDE Fest 2025

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PFLAG Academy Online: May 2025

PFLAG Academy Online: May 2025
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT: Supporting Trans & Nonbinary Loved Ones: What Would You Do?People who are transgender and nonbinary (and their affirming families) are under attack – in legislatures, in the media, and in schools. There has never been a greater need to have educated and engaged allies fighting for equality. In this session, updated for 2025, we’ll review what advocates need to know to fight for their trans and nonbinary loved one. Then we’ll put what we’ve learned to work, navigating real-world scenarios. Register today!

On-Demand Sessions
Be Kind, Even When It’s Tough
Safety Tips for PFLAG: Social Media Safety and Best Practices
Be Kind, Not Just Nice: Transforming Your Conversations

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PFLAG Lubbock Announces our Men’s Group

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PFLAG Lubbock 2025 Survey

We want to hear from you! Please take a few short minutes to take our 2025 Survey.

This survey is for new and continuing members of PFLAG Lubbock, the oldest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families on the South Plains. As we look forward to planning 2025, we want to hear from you!

Click on this link to complete the survey today!

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Message from the President

Welcome back and Happy New Year!  We hope that you had time for friends, family, and fellowship unique to you.

No one knows exactly what the new year will bring, but we aim to provide a space of love and acceptance at PFLAG Lubbock gatherings.  We look forward to kicking off the first meeting on January 21 at 7 pm in the St. John’s United Methodist Garden Room. 

We will be here to listen and support you as we share more of what’s to come.  There will likely be tough times ahead, but we will all be in it together. – Gilbert Carrasco, President, PFLAG Lubbock.

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Share Your Story

PFLAG National needs your help demonstrating the importance of active allyship, and what that means to you! By sharing your stories and insights, you’ll help engage and bring new allies into the effort to provide our LGBTQ+ loved ones with the understanding, affirmation, and safety they need.

Learn more here…

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