Mama Dragons

Mama Dragons is a support organization for Mormon and former-Mormon mothers of LGBTQ children. The group has garnered media attention for its advocacy and efforts to prevent LGBT Mormon suicides, as well as for bringing a spotlight to the intersection of religion, family, sexual orientation, and gender expression.[3][4][5] Additionally, a photojournalism project called the Mama Dragons Story Project documenting the stories of parents of Mormon backgrounds with queer children has received media coverage.[6][7][8]

Mama Dragons
Founded2014 (2014)
Purpose"Mama Dragons exist to inspire and empower mothers. We actively promote healthy, loving, and supportive environments for mothers of LGBTQIA children. ... We are shelter for one another’s children. We are champions of faith, family, and LGBTQIA communities."[1]
Members
1,600[2]
Websitemamadragons.org

Media coverage

The organization has received attention from national media sources such as Al Jazeera,[3] NPR,[4] Vox,[9], the Associated Press[10] Slate,[11] Huffington Post,[5] The Daily Beast,[12], Great Big Story[13][14] and Teen Vogue.[15] Other localized coverage includes The Salt Lake Tribune,[16] Daily Herald,[17] East Idaho News,[18] and ABC 4 Utah.[6]

See also

References
  1. "Our Mission". MamaDragons.org. Mama Dragons.
  2. "Our Origins". MamaDragons.org. Mama Dragons.
  3. Saberi, Roxana (30 June 2015). "Mormon Mama Dragons make life easier for young LGBT people". Al Jazeera.
  4. Smardon, Andrea. "Mama Dragons Try To Prevent Suicides Among Mormon-LGBT Children". NPR.org. National Public Radio.
  5. Harrison, Mett Ivie (18 February 2016). "Mormon Mama Dragons Roar". Huffington Post. Oaths Inc.
  6. "Photographer shares photos, essays of mothers with LGBT children". ABC 4 Utah. Nextar Broadcasting, Inc.
  7. Lynde, Suzie (1 May 2016). "Mama Dragons Story Project: Essays from Mothers Who Love Their LGBT Children". Out Smart Magazine.
  8. Stiles, Emilie (1 October 2015). "LDS Mothers of LGBT+ Called 'Mama Dragons' Share Stories of Love". LDS Living. LDS Church. Daily Universe.
  9. Lang, Nico (20 March 2017). "'I see my son in every one of them': with a spike in suicides, parents of Utah's queer youth fear the worst". Vox. Vox Media, Inc.
  10. Dobner, Jennifer (7 December 2017). "Gay Ugandan activists rebuilding their lives in Utah". Seattle Times. Associated Press.
  11. Stern, Mark Joseph (8 February 2016). "The Tragic Results of the Mormon Church's New Policy Against Gay Members". Slate. Graham Holdings.
  12. Golden, Hallie (4 July 2017). "The Mormon Mom Fighting for Her Transgender Son, and Other LGBT Kids". The Daily Beast.
  13. https://www.bellevueheraldleader.com/news/national/the-fierce-network-of-moms-protecting-lgbtq-youth/youtube_98633c55-84c2-5e63-8038-0cfead3ee231.html
  14. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34J95Ev3wy4
  15. Sarran Webster, Emma (1 February 2016). "Why 32 LGBT Youths Have Committed Suicide Since November". Teen Vogue.
  16. Fletcher Stack, Peggy (6 May 2015). "Mama Dragons lead the fight for their gay Mormon kids". The Salt Lake Tribune.
  17. Pugmire, Genelle (14 February 2016). "Mama Dragons breathe fire to protect their young". Daily Herald.
  18. "Mama Dragon Debbie Glenn to speak at ISU tomorrow". East Idaho News. 15 February 2017.
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