API Family Wall of Pride
Open Friday, January 19 to June, 2024
About the Exhibition
Curated in collaboration with Asian and Pacific Islander Family Pride, the Wall of Pride exhibition invites visitors to dive into stories from parents and families who, through their courage and faith, reclaimed the strong family ties and proud sense of interdependence so characteristic of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) families.
API Family Pride has recorded numerous testimonies from API LGBTQ+ people whose families rejected them when they came out. This exhibition showcases the growing number of exceptions – highlighting stories of pride and acceptance. The Wall of Pride honors parents and families who unconditionally love their children regardless of social stigma.
At a time when LGBTQ communities are under significant and sustained attack, highlighting the stories of families who push back against homophobia and transphobia is essential.
We hope this exhibition serves as a beacon of hope for those living in unwelcoming environments, and as a resource for those looking to connect to their community. In addition to stories from welcoming families, this exhibition includes a resource center with information about local organizations that serve API LGBTQ+ communities.
About API Family Pride
This exhibition was curated in partnership with Asian and Pacific Islander Family Pride. The mission of Asian and Pacific Islander Family Pride is to end the isolation of Asian and Pacific Islander families with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members though support, education, and dialog.
Special thanks to Belinda and John Dronkers-Laureta for their curatorial support.
Additional resources
This exhibition is made possible with support from the San Francisco Arts Commission.
Photo Credits
Header Photo: Contributors to the Asian Pacific Islander Family Wall of Pride; photo used with permission. Primary Source Set: Asian Gays East Bay contingent marching at Gay Freedom Day, 1978. Photo by Elaine Gay Jarvis (#2018-90). Holdings: A selection of materials from the Asian Pacific AIDS Coalition Records (collection no. 1996-24); photograph by Gerard Koskovich.