Mama Bears
Spread across the country but connected through private Facebook groups, they call themselves “mama bears” because while their love is warm and fuzzy, they fight ferociously to make the world kinder and safer for all LGBTQ+ people. Although some may have grown up as fundamentalist, evangelical Christians, mama bears are willing to risk losing friends, family, and faith communities to keep their offspring safe even if it challenges their belief systems and rips their worlds apart.
Followed by a panel discussion with GLSEN Arizona Board Co-Chair Andi Young, PVCC Marketing Director and MAMA BEARS member Tina Miller and AZ LGBTQ+ Activist and Mom Kathy Young