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 Equality is proud to honor the queer Southern women who have paved …
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 …
Dear John Lewis: Your Legacy Will Transcend Long After You’re Gone
More than five decades after being brutally beaten by white state troopers while leading a march on behalf of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, the late Rep. …
Your Vote Matters: Why the 2020 Election is More Crucial Than Ever
With the upcoming election cycle just a few months away, it’s more important than ever to speak out and take action against injustice. In the fight against inequality, voting offers the ability for people to …
Queer Artists in Asheville Amplify Movement for Black Lives with Innovative Projections
Since launching the Southern Studio Equality in May 2018, this project has been used by artists and activists alike to serve as a catalyst in achieving LGBTQ equality. The studio has been a space for …