Dr. Jill Biden to Speak at PFLAG National Convention

[Dan82]

http://www.sacbee.com/2011/11/03/402...-at-pflag.html

PFLAG National (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)—the nation's original family and ally organization—is honored to announce that Dr. Jill Biden, lifelong educator and Second Lady of the United States, will attend the 2011 PFLAG National Convention. She will speak to hundreds of PFLAG members from across the country at the Opening Ceremony, which will be held at the Westin Alexandria on Friday, November 4th. PFLAG is excited to welcome Dr. Biden, whose long history as an educator and experience as a parent places her in a unique position to witness firsthand—and speak out about—the importance of family support in providing a safe school and community, and a strong education, to all children.

"As a teacher and a mom, I know that acceptance and support at home can lead to positive and healthy outcomes in every important area of life, including education, mental health, and physical health," said Dr. Biden. "When parents and educators work together as a team, children succeed and thrive, and I commend PFLAG for the important role they play in the lives of our students."

"In our nearly 40 years working in the LGBT community, we have seen countless children who are unsure of themselves, who feel unsupported simply because of their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression and who, therefore, don't achieve the levels of success that they are truly capable of," said PFLAG National Executive Director Jody Huckaby. "We look forward to welcoming Dr. Biden and hearing her speak out as an ally about the important role that families and family acceptance play in providing a great education and a supportive community to our youth and how, when partnered with educators, friends, allies and LGBT people themselves, families are an unstoppable force for change...

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[Chouchou]

I had no idea she was an LGBTQ ally. Go, Dr. Biden!