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Founded in 1973 after the simple act of a mother publicly supporting her gay son, PFLAG is the nation's largest family and ally organization. PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. With nearly 400 chapters and 250,000 members and supporters crossing multiple generations of families in major urban centers, small cities, and rural areas across America, PFLAG is committed to creating a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed. PFLAG envisions a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Our mission is to build on a foundation of loving families united with LGBTQ+ people and allies who support one another, and to educate ourselves and our communities to speak up as advocates until all hearts and minds respect, value and affirm LGBTQ people.

On December 13, 2008 the 100 Black Men of West Alabama chapter of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. was officially chartered. 33 men formed the charter membership for the organization. Our mission is to improve the quality of life within communities and enhance educational, health, and economic opportunities for all African-Americans and, especially boys and young men of color. We are committed to the intellectual development of youth and economic empowerment of the African-American community based on the precepts of respect for family, spirituality, justice, and integrity. We want to make a difference.