Peggy Gillespie returns to The Queer Family Podcast with even more stories, accolades, and queer advocacy badassery.

Peggy Gillespie, co-founder of Family Diversity Projects and creator of Love Makes a Family and Authentic Selves, is back for our Pride Extravaganza—and she has not slowed down. Since her first appearance on the show, Peggy has been honored by Family Equality, hugged by Katie Couric, and danced her way into queer history. In this episode, host Jaimie Kelton sits down with Peggy to hear about the Family Equality Gala, her powerful new exhibits centering trans and nonbinary folks, and her ongoing mission to flood schools, libraries, and public spaces with true representation.

They also unpack why “normal” is a dangerous word, how early childhood bias takes root, and why telling our stories—especially in this political climate—is more vital than ever.

🎙️ “If you want to hate people, go hate the people causing violence and injustice in the world—not the people just trying to live as their authentic selves.” – Peggy Gillespie

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🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways

• How a racist moment in her child’s preschool led to a national movement for representation
• The creation and impact of “Love Makes a Family,” “Of Many Colors,” and “Authentic Selves”
• Peggy’s surprise spotlight moment at the Family Equality Gala
• Bringing LGBTQIA+ and multiracial family exhibits to schools and workplaces
• Her dreams for a scripted series based on Family Week in Provincetown

🏳️‍🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈

Peggy Gillespie is the co-founder of Family Diversity Projects and the creator behind groundbreaking exhibits like Love Makes a Family and Authentic Selves. For over 30 years, she’s been amplifying stories of LGBTQIA+, multiracial, and underrepresented families in schools, libraries, and public spaces nationwide. Peggy is a writer, activist, and proud queer mom—and a true force for inclusion.

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