On this week’s Advocacy 101, PFLAG National’s VP of Advocacy, Katie Blair (she/her) is sharing how to best make your voice heard at public meetings. Here are some quick tips: • Come prepared to these meetings by deciding in advance what you want to discuss, familiarizing yourself with the topic, and planning your questions ahead of time. • Be respectful and follow the rules of decorum, which you can find online. • Consider attending with your PFLAG chapter or in coalition with other orgs, such as United Way or the League of Women Voters. One ally at a public meeting is fantastic, but an organized coalition of allies is a real force to be reckoned with. 🔥 For more information about how to become a stronger activist and advocate in your community, visit PFLAG.org/JoinTheFight (fb)

It’s National Honor Our LGBTQ+ Elders Day! Let’s celebrate our LGBTQ+ elders, whose strength, visibility, and resilience have opened doors and charted a path towards a more accepting world for LGBTQ+ people. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ LGBTQ+ elders are cherished members of our communities, and they need our support. Our friends at SAGE work to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older people, including supporting and advocating for their rights, fostering a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promoting images of LGBTQ+ life in later years. Learn more about their work at sageusa.org. (fb)