How to Be an Ally during LGBTQ+ Families Day

June 01, 2021

Support your friends and family in the LGBTQ+ community with these resources

A homosexual biracial couple sit on a park bench with their young son. He is sitting on their laps and they're snuggling and talking with him. One mom is African-American and the other is Caucasian.

Tuesday, June 1^st, 2021, is #LGBTQFamiliesDay. Started by Mombian to celebrate and support LGBTQ+ families. In partnership with Family Equality, this day brings together allies, supporters, families, and the LGBTQ+ community to recognize that not all families fit into the “traditional” structure of one father and one mother. Fairfax Cryobank celebrates this day by providing our readers with some resources to be an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and #LGBTQFamiliesDay.

Share on Social

#LGBTQFamilies Day is all about getting the word out. Tweet, share and post in support of the LGBTQ+ community by including the hashtag #LGBTQFamiliesDay. Follow the hashtag throughout the day to view some fantastic LGBTQ+ families and share their stories to spread the celebration.

Below is an image Mombian has created to save and share on their own social media account.

#LGBTQFamiliesDay social media illustration

Read about LGBTQ+ Families

Family Equality has an extensive list of LGBTQ+ books for parents and children. Learn more by visiting their Book Nook page. Or by reading some of these LGBTQ+ friendly resources recommended by Fairfax Cryobank.

Watch and Listen

Being a great ally to the LGBTQ+ community includes understanding the community, whether it’s current legislation being passed or learning about the history of the LGBTQ+ community. You can do this by attending virtual events, watching documentaries, and listening to podcasts. Below are some movies, podcasts, and other virtual events that are a great resource to get yourself started.

These are only a couple of ways to be an ally this #LGBTQFamiliesDay; keep sharing, posting, and tweeting to celebrate and support our LGBTQ+ community.

Fairfax Cryobank is honored to be part of your family-building story, regardless of sexual orientation. Learn more about our commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and their family-building journey here.