Amber Briggle is an American activist based in Denton, Texas and a founding member of the Human Rights Campaign Parents for Transgender Equality National Council.
10 Facts About Amber Briggle
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Amber Briggle posted the picture to Facebook and it became a viral opportunity for her to continue to speak out on behalf of trans children.
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In July 2019, Briggle participated in an open community discussion at the City Council Chambers in Denton City Hall that was organized by a member of the city council on the topic of the need for a local ordinance with legal protections for LGBTQ people.
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In May 2021, Amber Briggle spoke out against efforts in the Texas Legislature to pass a bill to prevent trans children from participating on sports teams that match their gender identity.
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Amber Briggle spoke with The 19th about her work as part of a national advocacy network of parents of trans children and the challenges of trying to find a state to relocate to that is safe for trans children and their families.
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In November 2021, with the help of her church and a local brewery, Amber Briggle organized a book reading for children after a "Rainbow Storytime" scheduled for the Trans Day of Remembrance at the local public library was canceled due to threats of violence.
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The book reading organized by Amber Briggle featured stories with transgender themes.
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On February 24,2022, Amber Briggle spoke out against the efforts of Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to describe gender-affirming medical treatments for children as child abuse and the directive from Abbott for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate families with transgender children who were reported to be receiving such medical treatment.
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At the 33rd GLAAD Media Awards in April 2022, Amber Briggle gave a speech onstage about the experience of her family after the Abbott directive.
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Amber Briggle is the owner of a massage studio and is married to Adam Amber Briggle, who is a tenured professor of philosophy at the University of North Texas.