Paulette Goodman (June 30, 1933 – August 15, 2021) was the President of Parents, Friends and Family of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) from 1988 to 1992.
Paulette Goodman was born in June 1933 to a Jewish family and grew up in Nazi-occupied Paris.
[3][4] Goodman appeared on radio, TV, and in print, and gave talks and workshops at colleges, in faith communities, and other public forums.
The first lady replied personally, stating, "I firmly believe that we cannot tolerate discrimination against any individuals or groups in our country.
The reply, inadvertently passed on to the Associated Press, caused a political maelstrom and may have been the first gay-positive comments to come from the White House.