https://exhibits.gcah.org/files/original/d36d05c1d8da49ff1aa25b195f0e44a9.pdf d4634691be74169fca8d8b920bf7f79a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Parents FLAG Convention 1984 Program Subject The topic of the resource LGBTQ+ Convention Homosexuality Description An account of the resource This document, titled Parents FLAG Convention 1984 Program, is a comprehensive program for the third annual national convention of the Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), held in Denver, Colorado, from September 28 to 30, 1984. The document outlines the convention's schedule, workshops, keynote speakers, entertainment, and organizational acknowledgments, reflecting PFLAG's mission to support LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. The schedule includes numerous workshops and activities addressing diverse topics, such as coping strategies for parents, fostering inclusivity, understanding health issues related to sexuality, and navigating societal prejudices. Specific workshops focus on educating parents in small towns, addressing long-term relationships, and discussing media portrayals of LGBTQ+ individuals. The program also features discussions on AIDS awareness, legal challenges faced by LGBTQ+ couples, and reaching minority parents within the LGBTQ+ community. Notable speakers at the convention include political leaders like Denver Mayor Federico Peña, healthcare advocates such as Dr. Mary Calderone, and religious figures like Bishop Melvin Wheatley, Jr., of the United Methodist Church. Their contributions reflect the intersectional nature of the event, touching on politics, religion, and social justice. This document highlights LGBTQ+ activism and family advocacy during the 1980s. It showcases the strategies, themes, and cultural dynamics of the period, providing valuable insights into the evolving relationship between LGBTQ+ individuals, their families, and broader society. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1984 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Weaver, Shirley Bossart. Gay Pena, Frederico Schroeder, Patricia Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This document is made available for research purposes through the General Commission on Archives & History, The United Methodist Church. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Program Advocacy Homosexuality LGBTQ+ Program