There is a crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border – a human rights crisis in which the most basic human rights, safety and dignity of children and families are being flagrantly violated. Children are being separated …
Advocacy and Crisis Response
Mississippi’s HB1523: Updates and Resources
HB1523, the nation’s most sweeping anti-LGBTQ law, remains in effect across Mississippi. People who experience discrimination can report it to CSE by calling or texting our hotline (828.242.1559), by email (info@southernequality.org), through this online form, …
2017 Year in Review Photo Blog
From Charlottesville, Virginia to Sutherland Springs, Texas we saw the absolute worst of what humanity and our country are capable of in 2017. At times, it seemed like the fabric of our nation was ripping apart in …
Winston-Salem should pass same-sex partner benefits policy
CSE Legal Intern Liz Vennum speaks to WInston-Salem councilmembers about the domestic partner benefits proposal On July 15, the city council in Winston-Salem, specifically the Committee on General Government, Housing, and Community Development, discussed a …
Free Legal Services at Blue Ridge Pride
Please join us at Blue Ridge Pride on Saturday, October 5 from noon to 5 p.m. We will have our volunteer legal team on hand, so that LGBT individuals and couples can complete a Health …
Working with law enforcement to prevent hate crimes
Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara of the Campaign for Southern Equality gave a presentation On August 15th at the FBI office in Charlotte. FBI agents from across the state heard from Rev. Beach-Ferrara and discussed how LGBT …
Anti-LGBT Language in North Carolina Senate Bill 132
The North Carolina state Senate advanced Senate Bill 132, which includes anti-LGBT language and assertions, by a 41-5 vote yesterday. The bill would require North Carolina public schools to teach students a number of items …
Gender Benders Publishes “Southeastern Trans Resource List”
The amazing folks at Gender Benders have just published this Southeastern Trans Resource List, which lists trans-friendly medical providers and attorneys across the Southeast. Gender Benders spent months compiling this information so that trans folks …
CSE Launches “LGBT Rights Toolkit”
We are very excited to announce that CSE has launched its LGBT Rights Toolkit. We’re launching the Toolkit with information on how to legally change your name in two states. The name change process is …
Having Each Other’s Back
Tragically, violence against LGBT people almost always escalates during attempts to pass discriminatory ballot measures, like Amendment One. As a community, it’s vital for us to raise awareness about prevention strategies and ensure that, if violence …
