Today, April 22, the United States Supreme Court granted review in three cases concerning anti-LGBTQ employment discrimination. The cases seek to clarify that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination …
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Q&A: Andrew Reynolds Takes a Look at LGBTQ Politicians’ Global Impact in The Children of Harvey Milk
LGBTQ candidates for elected office received a lot of attention last fall during the #RainbowWave of the 2018 Election. But for decades, LGBTQ people around the world have been running for – and winning – …
Southern Equality Fund Spotlight: Memphis Black Fashion Week Founder Stixx Mathews
One of the Campaign for Southern Equality’s central programs is the Southern Equality Fund, through which we provide funding and training to Southern LGBTQ folks doing heroic organizing in their hometowns. We believe that building …
Thank You for Making the First-Ever Western NC GSA Summit Possible!
Note: This blog post was written by Craig White and LB Brier of the Campaign for Southern Equality and Adrian Parra and Becky Baylor of Youth OUTright WNC following the first-of-its-kind Western NC GSA Summit. You can …
Send Loudoun County Some Love – and a Book
Note: This post was written by Craig White, Supportive Schools Coordinator for the Campaign for Southern Equality. The Campaign for Southern Equality is proud to support Loudon Equality as part of our Southern Equality Fund. I never know …
Today: House Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Equality Act, Federal LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Bill
Today, April 2, members of the House Judiciary Committee in the United States Congress are holding a hearing on the Equality Act, federal legislation that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity …
Two Great Funding Opportunities for Transgender Southerners on Trans Day of Visibility
Today is Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual day dedicated to elevating and celebrating the stories and experiences of transgender people across the country. To honor this day, the Campaign for Southern Equality is highlighting …
Historic Package of Legislation Filed to Advance LGBTQ Dignity and Equality in North Carolina
In an important display of support for LGBTQ people in North Carolina, state legislators today introduced three separate bills that would protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people living in every corner of …
For Women’s History Month, CSE Staffers Name LGBTQ Women Who Made an Impact
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 …
