FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Dana Rudolph, drudolph@mombian.com
Cathy Renna, 917-757-6123, cathy@rennacommunications.com

Second Annual Blogging for LGBT Families Day Unites LGBT and Straight Bloggers in Support of LGBT Families

NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON: June 1, 2007 is the second annual Blogging for LGBT Families Day, when bloggers of all sexual orientations and gender identities come together and write in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) families. The event, developed by LGBT-parenting site Mombian(TM) and sponsored by the Family Pride Coalition, aims to raise awareness of LGBT families, their diverse natures, and how current prejudices and laws have a negative impact on their lives and children.

"I chose June 1 because it falls almost exactly between Mother's Day and Father's Day," explained Dana Rudolph, founder and publisher of Mombian. "As such, it honors both equally, but also conveys that not all families fit into the traditional structure of one mother and one father. June 1st is also the start of Gay Pride Month, making it doubly appropriate."

Over 130 bloggers participated in last year's Blogging for LGBT Families Day. They included lesbian moms, gay dads, adult children of LGBT parents, members of the transgender community, LGBT individuals without children, and straight allies. Countries represented included the United States as well as Australia, Canada, and the UK. Some bloggers told stories about their paths to parenthood, or tales about their children; some wrote about LGBT relatives or friends; others discussed current political events; and several spoke of why their faith compels them to support LGBT rights. Many affirmed that love was the defining characteristic of a family.

"Sharing our stories and opinions with each other and the world helps us realize our similarities and respect our differences," said Rudolph. "It gives strength to the LGBT community and our allies and helps others understand us. They can see that anti-LGBT legislation affects real families."

Any blogger who supports the goal of the event is welcome to participate, whether they are LGBT or straight, parents or not. To do so, bloggers should write relevant posts on or before June 1, and notify Mombian that they are taking part. (See link below for details.) Mombian will showcase the full list of participants on June 1. The choice of subject is up to individual writers. Topics might include family anecdotes, paths to parenthood, a local or national issue of LGBT family rights, being raised in an LGBT family, having an LGBT relative, or what someone has learned from the LGBT family down the street.

For more details about the event, or to download promotional banners, visit:

http://www.mombian.com and click the "Blogging for LGBT Families" banner.