It's been over a year since the presidential administration massively increased the scale of ICE raids occurring across the country. As conditions in detention centers worsen, deportations occur faster, and ICE operations grow more violent, it's clearer than ever that we must look out for our neighbors. In this episode of "Out With It," Family Equality CEO Darra Gordon speaks with Heidi Altman from the National Immigration Law Center and Bridget Crawford from Immigration Equality about the unique threats LGBTQ+ immigrants face in this moment and how we can most effectively protect our communities. We also hear from Indiana-based couple Rosie and Claudia on how they've maintained activism in a time of lawlessness. 

Additional resources:
Know Your Rights training: https://youtu.be/x_9z3n109qc
How to Find a Loved One After a U.S. Immigration Arrest: https://www.nilc.org/resources/how-to-find-a-loved-one-after-a-u-s-immigration-arrest/ 
Know Your Rights: What to Do if You Are Arrested or Detained by Immigration: https://www.nilc.org/resources/know-your-rights-what-to-do-if-arrested-detained-immigration/ 
Green Card Holders: Know Your Rights & Risks During the Second Trump Administration: https://www.nilc.org/resources/green-card-holders-know-your-rights-risks-during-the-second-trump-administration/
Step-by-step Family
Preparedness Plan: https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/Step-by-Step%20Family%20Preparedness%20Plan_ENG_FULL_Nov%202024.pdf 

About the National Immigration Law Center:
Working at the intersection of immigrant, economic, and racial justice, NILC deploys a multi-pronged strategy to secure lasting, transformational change. They are building an inclusive future for low-income immigrants through impact litigation, policy advocacy, movement-building, and narrative and culture change. Learn more at nilc.org.

About Immigration Equality:
Immigration Equality is the national leader in the field they pioneered: LGBTQ and HIV immigration rights. They work on both the personal and systemic levels to protect and uplift LGBTQ and HIV-positive immigrants and families. Learn more by visiting immigrationequality.org.

About Family Equality: 
Family Equality advances legal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ families, and for those who wish to form them, through building community, changing hearts and minds, and driving policy change. Family Equality believes every LGBTQ+ person should have the right and opportunity to form and sustain a loving family, regardless of who they are or where they live. Learn more at familyequality.org.

Family Equality is creating a world where everyone can experience the love, safety, and belonging of family. As the leading national organization for current and future LGBTQ+ families, we work to ensure that everyone has the freedom to find, form, and sustain their families by advancing LGBTQ+ equality through advocacy, support, storytelling, and education. Learn more and support our work today! 

Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact [email protected] to chat more. 

In November 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would not take up the petition to revisit Obergefell v. Hodges. But is marriage equality actually safe? And what does this mean for the security of parent-child relationships? In this episode of "Out With It," we're taking a closer look at marriage equality — from some of the earliest landmark cases, to the recent resurgence in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, to the different ways you're able to protect your family (whether you're married or not). This episode is hosted by Luce Remy, Family Equality's Vice President of Public Policy, with special guests Mary Bonauto and Polly Crozier, two expert attorneys at GLAD Law.

Family Equality is creating a world where everyone can experience the love, safety, and belonging of family. As the leading national organization for current and future LGBTQ+ families, we work to ensure that everyone has the freedom to find, form, and sustain their families by advancing LGBTQ+ equality through advocacy, support, storytelling, and education. Learn more and support our work today! 

Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact [email protected] to chat more. 

In this episode of "Out With It," we're exploring the history of Family Week — from its unexpected beginnings in 1994 to the massive phenomenon it's become over 30 years later. How did a seemingly simple safe space become the largest gathering of LGBTQ+ families in the world? And how can you create that same sense of safety and belonging at home? We're excited to host special guests, including Scott Davenport, one of the parents who helped found Family Week; Donna Walker, Provincetown's Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and Manuel Quintero, a current Family Week attendee and the founder of the San Diego Gay Dads Group.

Family Equality is creating a world where everyone can experience the love, safety, and belonging of family. As the leading national organization for current and future LGBTQ+ families, we work to ensure that everyone has the freedom to find, form, and sustain their families by advancing LGBTQ+ equality through advocacy, support, storytelling, and education. Learn more and support our work today!

Interested in sponsoring the series? Contact [email protected] to chat more.

Family Equality is creating a world where everyone can experience the love, safety, and belonging of family. As the leading national organization for current and future LGBTQ+ families, we work to ensure that everyone has the freedom to find, form, and sustain their families by advancing LGBTQ+ equality through advocacy, support, storytelling, and education. Learn more and support our work today! 

Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact [email protected] to chat more. 

Family Equality is creating a world where everyone can experience the love, safety, and belonging of family. As the leading national organization for current and future LGBTQ+ families, we work to ensure that everyone has the freedom to find, form, and sustain their families by advancing LGBTQ+ equality through advocacy, support, storytelling, and education. Learn more and support our work today! 

Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact [email protected] to chat more. 

In this special episode of "Out with It," Jaymes Black converses with a panel of special guests featured in the book and traveling exhibit, Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families. Author Peggy Gillespie and featured families, Ted J. Rau and Fresh "Lev" White share what inspired them to make and participate in this project as well as what they hope this project might accomplish. Learn more about how you can purchase Authentic Selves or request the exhibit in your school, library, or place of worship at https://familydiversityprojects.org/. 

Family Equality is creating a world where everyone can experience the love, safety, and belonging of family. As the leading national organization for current and future LGBTQ+ families, we work to ensure that everyone has the freedom to find, form, and sustain their families by advancing LGBTQ+ equality through advocacy, support, storytelling, and education. Learn more and support our work today! 

Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact [email protected] to chat more. 

In this episode of "Out with It," Jaymes Black converses with award-winning journalist, author, father, and podcast host Eliecer Marte. Eliecer shares his journey of coming out and becoming a parent while navigating a career in journalism and living in the public eye. Together, they explore the challenges and triumphs of being LGBTQ+ individuals in the media.

Family Equality is creating a world where everyone can experience the love, safety, and belonging of family. As the leading national organization for current and future LGBTQ+ families, we work to ensure that everyone has the freedom to find, form, and sustain their families by advancing LGBTQ+ equality through advocacy, support, storytelling, and education. Learn more and support our work today! 

Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact [email protected] to chat more. 

In this episode of "Out with It," Jaymes Black is joined by successful business leaders, LGBTQ+ parents, and Family Equality board members, Alexis Kantor and Nancy Lyons. Together, they tackle the issue of "rainbow washing," discuss what it truly means for corporations to support the LGBTQ+ community — and how that support can boost business. Tune in for an inspiring discussion about the impact of authentic advocacy in the corporate world and beyond.

Family Equality is creating a world where everyone can experience the love, safety, and belonging of family. As the leading national organization for current and future LGBTQ+ families, we work to ensure that everyone has the freedom to find, form, and sustain their families by advancing LGBTQ+ equality through advocacy, support, storytelling, and education. Learn more and support our work today! 

Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact [email protected] to chat more. 

In this episode of "Out with It," Jaymes Black talks with interior designer, creative director, and star of Netflix's Styling Hollywood and Instant Dream Home, Adair Curtis. Together, they talk about the challenges, joys, and hopes that come with being a Black queer parent and the importance of representation in creating change for future generations. 

Family Equality is creating a world where everyone can experience the love, safety, and belonging of family. As the leading national organization for current and future LGBTQ+ families, we work to ensure that everyone has the freedom to find, form, and sustain their families by advancing LGBTQ+ equality through advocacy, support, storytelling, and education. Learn more and support our work today! 

Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact [email protected] to chat more. 

In this episode of "Out with It," Family Equality President and CEO, Jaymes Black, is joined by American TV personality, executive producer, philanthropist, entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, and Daddyhood host, Colton Underwood. Together, they explore their faith journeys, and Colton opens up about his personal fertility journey, sharing the challenges and hopes that come with it. 

Family Equality is creating a world where everyone can experience the love, safety, and belonging of family. As the leading national organization for current and future LGBTQ+ families, we work to ensure that everyone has the freedom to find, form, and sustain their families by advancing LGBTQ+ equality through advocacy, support, storytelling, and education. Learn more and support our work today! 

Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact [email protected] to chat more. 

On today's "Out with It," Family Equality President and CEO, Jaymes Black, talks with entrepreneur, podcast host, author, actress, wife, mom, and Real Housewives of Orange County star, Heather Dubrow, about the realities of parenting LGBTQ+ children and the crucial role that allies play in the movement for LGBTQ+ equality.

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Family Equality is creating a world where everyone can experience the love, safety, and belonging of family. As the leading national organization for current and future LGBTQ+ families, we work to ensure that everyone has the freedom to find, form, and sustain their families by advancing LGBTQ+ equality through advocacy, support, storytelling, and education. Learn more and support our work today! 

Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact [email protected] to chat more.