What does Pride mean to me?
This was the question asked, as I walked in the room of my first PFLAG meeting in eight years. Back then I was the outsider. An “enemy in the camp.” I was the leader of one of the largest “ex-gay” organizations in the US.
Follow Your Pride
Pride means so many things to so many people. Some enjoy the fun, accepting atmosphere. Others use it as a platform from which to bring to light injustice and courage. Still others find it as a source of comfort in a world that may treat them as “less” every other day of the year.
National HIV Testing Day is June 27th
Piedmont Care is holding another day of extended hours in recognition of National HIV Testing Day on June 27th. Thursday, June 27, 2019 Piedmont Care – 101 North Pine Street, [...]
Uplift Outreach Center Open House August 1st
Uplift Outreach Center Open House Scheduled for August 1st UPLIFT OUTREACH CENTER -- June 18, 2019 Spartanburg SC In May, PFLAG Spartanburg announced the establishment of the Uplift Outreach Center [...]
PFLAG Spartanburg Rainbow Ball Raises Over $13k for LGBTQ Outreach Center
UPLIFT OUTREACH CENTER -- May 6, 2019 Spartanburg SC On Saturday, May 4th, a fundraiser was held at 1881 Event Hall in Spartanburg, SC to benefit the newly announced Uplift [...]
What is pansexuality? A pansexual woman’s point of view.
What does it mean to be pansexual? Pansexual, to me, means that I love anyone unconditionally by personality alone. Some might say "hearts not parts" which I feel is a true statement. Then again, not many people understand what it means to be pansexual.
SC Equality to Challenge South Carolina’s “No Promo Homo” Law
South Carolina's "no promo homo" provision reads, sex education “may not include a discussion of alternate sexual lifestyles from heterosexual relationships including, but not limited to, homosexual relationships except in the context of instruction concerning sexually transmitted diseases.” S.C. Stat. § 59-32-30(5).
2020 Bodies of Knowledge Symposium will Focus on Transgender Issues
The next Bodies of Knowledge Symposium is planned to take place on April 9th, 2020 with a possible second day on April 10th. The 2020 event will focus on the politics, culture, and health issues surrounding the transgender community.
Award Winning Film, “At the End of the Day,” Coming to Spartanburg
PFLAG Spatanburg is working with Tugg to bring the award winning film, "At the End of the Day," to Spartanburg. This film tactfully examines the conflict between the LGBTQ community and religious communities.
National Transgender HIV Testing Day is April 18th
On Thursday April 18th, Piedmont Care will offer free HIV testing to coincide with National Transgender HIV testing day. HIV awareness days are recognized to promote HIV testing and prevention [...]