March marks Women’s History Month, an annual observance of the many contributions made by women throughout history. Whether they’re contributions in the world of politics, academia, society, arts and entertainment, culture, education, or economics, women …
This Spring, LGBTQ and Ally Students in Western NC Will Convene for the First Time. Here’s How to Contribute!
Note: This post was written by Craig White and LB Brier, who serve on our Supportive Schools team. What is it like to be an LGBTQ student in Western North Carolina today? According to GLSEN’s National …
Congressmembers Introduce Equality Act to Ensure Nationwide Nondiscrimination Protections, a Must-Have for LGBTQ Southerners
Today, March 13, members of Congress will introduce the Equality Act, federal legislation that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, credit, education, public accommodations, federally funded programs, and …
Trump Administration Issues April 12 Implementation Date for Anti-Transgender Military Ban, Violating Court Order
Tonight, March 12, the Defense Department issued its updated policy concerning open service for transgender servicemembers and military recruits. The policy largely prohibits troops and recruits from transitioning, requiring most individuals to serve as the …
Q&A: ‘Real Queer America’ Author Samantha Allen on What She Learned on Her Red State Road Trip
In the months following the election of President Donald Trump, journalist and author Samantha Allen set out on a road trip through red states – states that, for the most part, overwhelmingly voted for a …
CSE and Elementary School in North Carolina Team Up for Training on Understanding Gender Identity
On Thursday, March 7, the Campaign for Southern Equality teamed up with Claxton Elementary School in Asheville, North Carolina to present a workshop on Creating a Gender Inclusive School to about 50 parents, educators and community …
A North Carolina Physician Recalls How She Started Treating Trans Patients
These days, Dr. Jennifer Abbott is one of the leading physicians caring for transgender people in North Carolina. As a family physician at Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) in Asheville, she heads up …
Take Action: Urge Your Senator to Support Voting Rights Reform Bill
Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the heart of the Voting Rights Act in 2013, we’ve seen a wave of laws pass across the South to disenfranchise voters. “Voter ID” laws are now in …
How You Can Support a First-of-its-Kind GSA Summit for Students in Western North Carolina
Note: This post was written by Craig White and LB Brier, who work on the Campaign for Southern Equality’s Supportive Schools Initiative: High school. At its best, it’s a blur of fitting in, feeling left out, …
Tennessee Same-Sex Couple Met with Outpouring of Support After Facing Discrimination at Bakery
“Well cake tasting didn’t go as planned today,” Brandi Ray published to Facebook in late February 2019, attaching a screenshot of a text conversation she had with the owner of a bakery in Dickson County, Tennessee. …
