Philly teen artist advocates for transgender rights, safe spaces for LGBTQ+ community

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- In Philadelphia and across the nation, an organization named PFLAG advocates for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families to find safe spaces.

19-year-old Zach, a supporter of PFLAG, is no stranger to taking to the streets to protest legislation that could negatively impact those who are transgender.

"Being in the trans community, those anti-trans bills affect me and they also affect my friends," said Zach.

Watch our video above to see Zach's artistic skills and message of advocacy come to life on paper.

On National Parents Day, 6abc and other ABC stations will stream a 90-minute special sharing stories about people here in Philadelphia and across the county. You can watch on Sunday, July 23rd at 2:00pm wherever you stream 6abc.

MORE INFO: 'PFLAG Parent Day' celebrates parenting people who show up for LGBTQ+ loved ones

The 2023 PFLAG Parent Day one-hour special event includes heartfelt interviews, personal stories and many special moments centered around the parenting figures making an impact in their communities and in the lives of their LGBTQ+ loved ones.