talking to our relatives…
Family Pride on Nov 13th 2006
Talking to our relatives - parents, cousins, grandparents, sisters, and brothers - isn’t always easy. But our extended families can be our most powerful allies, if they are armed with the right tools and information. Allies know inequality is wrong, so they stand up to it. Allies are prepared to say, “we are all part of a greater family community and when you hurt one family, you hurt us all.” Standing up for family equality is what makes an ally.
Our extended families are allies when they combat stereotypes, stand up against homophobia, vote, set a welcoming example (in schools, the community, and the workplace), and include and invite us.
Family Pride has compiled the at a glance series: our extended families as a more detailed tool for transforming relatives into allies. Download it. Print it out. And share it with family this holiday season.
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