1973年3月11日，PFLAG 在 United States 成立，成為美國第一個由同志家長與支持者組成的組織。PFLAG 原名為「Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays」。

這個組織的誕生，與 Jeanne Manford 有密切關係。她是一位支持兒子的母親，在當時同性戀仍面對廣泛歧視的年代，公開站出來支持自己的孩子。

1972年，她與兒子一起參加紐約的同志驕傲遊行，並舉起寫著「Parents of Gays: Unite in Support for Our Children（同志的父母，團結起來支持我們的孩子）」的標語。這個行動吸引了不少同樣希望理解與支持子女的家庭。

這些家庭逐漸形成網絡，最終於1973年正式成立PFLAG。組織致力於教育、公眾倡議以及為同志群體與其家人提供支持。

隨著時間推移，PFLAG 在美國及其他地區持續發展，成為推動社會理解與平等的重要組織之一。

1973年3月11日，也被視為家庭力量開始參與同志平權運動的重要時刻。

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On March 11, 1973, PFLAG — originally known as Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays — was founded in the United States.

The organization was inspired by Jeanne Manford, a mother who publicly supported her gay son during a period when LGBTQ+ people often faced widespread discrimination and social stigma.

In 1972, Jeanne Manford marched in New York’s Pride parade alongside her son while holding a sign that read, “Parents of Gays: Unite in Support for Our Children.” Her act of public support attracted other parents who were seeking ways to understand and support their children.

This growing network of families eventually became PFLAG in 1973. The organization focused on education, advocacy, and support for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.

Over the decades, PFLAG expanded across the United States and internationally, becoming one of the most influential organizations promoting acceptance and equality.

March 11, 1973 marks a pivotal moment when family voices began playing a visible role in the movement for LGBTQ+ rights.