Edith Guffey, left, the national board chair of PFLAG, attended the Oakland-East Bay chapter’s 40th anniversary celebration with panelists Liam Chavez and Joe Hawkins; local chapter President Veronica Oberholzer, holding proclamation; and panelist Judge Victoria Kolakowski.

Photo: Cynthia Laird

LGBTQs and straight allies filled the ballroom at the Berkeley City Club, a Julia Morgan historic hotel, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Oakland-East Bay chapter of PFLAG. Officials from the national organization were on hand and spoke about the power of the group that works with parents and families of queer people.   The September 18 reception included a program of speakers and a panel discussion, before cake and champagne were served. About 150 people attended.   Edith Guffey, a Black

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