Queer Joy Amplified' art contest We've been fans of Free2Luv, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering, uplifting, and saving the lives of youth through the arts for many years after learning about its free creative expression journal, a powerful resource for youth to heal and gain a new perspective about themselves and others. Free2Luv has announced the return of its 2nd annual "Queer Joy Amplified" Art Contest. This year’s theme is "LOUDER!" in collaboration with Seattle Pride. Free2Luv is turning up the volume on queer and trans joy — and they'd LUV for youth to be a part of it. You can submit your artwork now through June 30 at free2luv.org. There are amazing prizes, including round-trip airline tickets. You can order the creative expression journal at free2luv.org. Now more than ever, it's essential to lift up queer and trans voices. (fb)

Today is LGBTQ Families Day Today is the 20th Annual LGBTQ Families Day, a time to celebrate the many families with LGBTQ people in them! This event aims to raise awareness of the diversity, joys, and challenges of all LGBTQ families—found, formed, and chosen—and to show their strength, elevate their collective stories, and reaffirm allies’ support. To our LGBTQ families: we see you, support you, and are PFLAG proud of you today and every day. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ PFLAG National is a proud sponsor of LGBTQ Families Day. (fb)