In 1972, a schoolteacher from Queens named Jeanne Manford did something that hadn't been done before: she marched in the Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade with a sign that simply read, "Parents of Gays: Unite in Support of Our Children."
That simple act of love and support sparked the birth of PFLAG, an organization that has grown to over 360 chapters and 550,000 members today. It reminds us that one caring parent can change millions of lives.
Kris's Reflection
"The power of support. Just give a huge thank you to my parents who have really been there for me through it all. They allowed me to be me and made changes when choices hurt me or people like me. I will be forever grateful to them!"
Jeanne's legacy isn't just in the organization she founded, but in the countless families who learned to lead with love instead of shame. As we celebrate Pride, we celebrate the parents who choose to stand by their children and fight for their future.