For the past few years, the Campaign for Southern Equality has been a part of a coalition led by the North Carolina NAACP that organizes protests in Raleigh – and across the state – pushing back on the …
Hometown Organizing
Black Lives Matter
By Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Executive Director, Campaign for Southern Equality It is hard to find words as I process the fact that a grand jury did not bring charges against the officer who killed Eric …
There’s lots of equality news this week…and it’s only Wednesday!
On the heels of a flurry of legal developments Tuesday afternoon, Probate Judge Irvin Condon of Charleston County, South Carolina began issuing marriage licenses this morning! Judge Condon did not wait for the stay deadline of November 20 …
Have you voted yet?
Over 4,100 people voted on the first day of early voting here in Buncombe County, NC, where CSE is based. It was pretty inspiring to see a line out the door at the local Board …
PHOTOS: North Carolina couples wait for marriage ruling
Since the Supreme Court rejected an appeal of a 4th Circuit ruling striking down Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage, North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia have all been preparing for the reality of marriage …
Campaign for Southern Equality’s Fall events
As our whirlwind summer is coming to a close, the Campaign for Southern Equality is continuing our call for full equality for LGBT people in the South. Through several events this fall, we’ll continue our …
Winston-Salem Recognizes LGBT Employees’ Marriages Through New Policy
The City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina has announced a new policy to recognize the legal out-of-state marriage licenses of LGBT city employees and extend standard employee benefits to their families. Winston-Salem is believed to be …
Recap: Here’s what you did for equality in July
July was a whirlwind month for the Campaign for Southern Equality. We’re now on the verge of marriage equality in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia thanks to your support. Here’s what we …
Photos: Mountain Moral Monday in Asheville draws thousands
Over 3,500 people gathered in downtown Asheville for the second Mountain Moral Monday yesterday. For 67 straight weeks, Moral Monday, a statewide movement led by the North Carolina NAACP, has brought together advocates and community …
Take Action on Mississippi “Religious Freedom Restoration Act” (SB 2681)
MARCH 11 UPDATE: The House Judiciary Committee passed SB 2681 in amended form on March 4. The amended version does NOT address concerns about the bill and is still a license to discriminate against LGBT people …
