June is Pride Month – and now more than ever it is imperative for LGBTQ+ people to continue championing for inclusivity and community. With 2024 being an election year, during which we saw 500+ anti-LGBTQ+ …
A Trans Teen Shares What It’s Like Living Under Tennessee’s Gender-Affirming Care Ban
Cecil Robinson is a writer for Campaign for Southern Equality. Whether he’s hanging out with his friends, taking pictures or playing video games, 16-year-old Ethan is making the most of his teenage years. As a …
Going the Distance for LGBTQ+ Equality
For Erin McGrady (she/her/hers pronouns) and Caroline Whatley (she/her/hers pronouns), running is more than a means of exercise. For them, running has acted not only as a way to bring them together, but also serves …
The Rise of Anti-Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Bills in the South
Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at colleges and universities have existed for decades, with the purpose of improving the college experience and graduation rates for minority students. During 2020, conversations around social justice and the …
Queer Black History and the Importance of Celebration Outside of February
Each year during Black History Month in February, Americans raise their hands in celebration of the Black lives that have come before us. Many are the same notable figures we learn about in textbooks – …
Overcoming Fear Through Community Building in the Rural South
For many queer and transgender people, growing up without having a community is nothing new. Like so many, the lack of visibility in queer and transgender representation tends to leave one feeling hopeless and alone. …
Women’s History Month: Celebrating Queer Southern Women
Special Thanks to Nashville Queer History for their help with this article. Each year during Women’s History Month, we celebrate the tenacity and passion of some of history’s most remarkable women. The Campaign for Southern …
Tennessee Teacher Leaves Profession Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies
Note: This interview features a public school teacher in Tennessee – for privacy, her story is shared using a pseudonym, Alex. For many LGBTQ+ students, school can serve as an escape from a difficult home …
The Pandemic Continues to Exacerbate the Needs Of LGBTQ People, Especially Communities of Color
It’s no secret the pandemic has immeasurably impacted communities across the globe: With more than 700,000 Americans dead since the start of the pandemic and a drastic increase in hospitalizations rates, COVID-19 continues to prove …
#HousingSavesLives – Speak Out Against the Trump Administration’s Attempt to Roll Back Transgender Housing Protections
In yet another unfathomable move by the Trump Administration attacking LGBTQ people, the Administration announced last month a new proposed rule that would remove critical equal access protections to regulations meant to ensure the safety …
