Author Archives: tinafakhriddeen
Check Out Today’s Interview with Michelle McCrary of IsThatYourChild.com!
Happy Friday! Join us for today’s chat! I will be interviewed again to continue the conversation about the latest news in marriage equality and return to our discussion about how class/race operate in the community of LGBTQ families. Where: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isthatyourchild When: Friday, … Continue reading
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When IL Civil Unions and Catholic Charities Clash
I hear that Catholic Charities of Illinois finds it unconscionable to be forced to grant adoptions to gay couples and are refusing to do so. That’s fine with me. I think that it is important that we stand strong on … Continue reading
Self-Care: How Do We Get There?
How do you commit to something? I ask this question because at our staff retreat recently, we were discussing the Seven Habits of Highly Successful People by Stephen Covey where he discussed self renewal and broke it down into four … Continue reading
Is That Your Child? Discussing New “Traditional” Families Pt. 2
Happy Friday! Join us for today’s chat! I will be interviewed again to continue the conversation about the latest news in marriage equality and return to our discussion about how class/race operate in the community of LGBTQ families. Where: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isthatyourchild When: Friday, … Continue reading
Civil Unions in Illinois!
Congratulations to all of the beautiful couples that received civil union licenses in the state of Illinois today. We are making progress! A special congratulations to Janean Watkins and LaKeesha Harris who camped out overnight to be the first to … Continue reading
Let’s Get This Straight Cali Debut!
Join COLAGE to celebrate the release of Let’s Get This Straight: The Ultimate Handbook for Youth with LGBTQ Parents. Author Tina Fakhrid-Deen and Meredith Fenton (COLAGE Editor) will be on hand to sign copies of the book and share stories … Continue reading
Voices Raised!
It’s not too late to join us this weekend! The COLAGE Voices Raised! Leadership Summit is the first conference ever designed for people of color who have lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer parents. The weekend conference will focus on … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day to all of you dedicated individuals that raise and uplift children (and adults) to their best selves with each unconditional breath. We honor you and know that parenting has always been more about love than gender. On … Continue reading
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Ghosts, Chocolate and Elite Delta Force 3… Oh My!
It’s a busy time of year. Who am I kidding? It’s always busy, but at least I’ve taken time out to have a bit of fun and learn a little bit more about life in 2011. Last month, I went … Continue reading
