The Campaign for Southern Equality’s LGBTQ+ Resource & Resilience Center will be open at our office, 20 Oak Street in downtown Asheville from 11am-5pm once a month. We’ll be helping folks navigate resources and get …
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“Sports are for Everyone.” Transgender Athletes Discuss the Impact of Anti-Transgender Sports Legislation
It is no secret that the current administration is unjustly attacking the LGBTQ+ community, specifically transgender people. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing in women’s …
Tips and Techniques for Effective Public Comment at A School Board Meeting
Craig White (he/him or they/them) is the Director of the Supportive Schools Program at the Campaign for Southern Equality. Once again, we find schools on the front lines of the culture wars. For people who …
Resisting Discriminatory Education Policies: Lessons from the South
A new order from the Trump administration “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling” aims to make school harder for LGBTQ+ and other minority students by removing pillars of support. The Executive Order threatens teachers who …
Join us January 31st For The Reverb of Resistance
Southern Equality Studios and the Campaign for Southern Equality proudly present “The Reverb of Resistance” – a powerful evening of music, art, and community solidarity. Read on to get the details for this one-of-a-kind showcase! Date: Friday, January …
Why I Stand Up for Trans Rights As A Cisgender Person, And Why You Should Too
Andy Reeder (she/her) is the Communications Coordinator for the Harriet Hancock Center in Columbia, SC., and a communications contractor for the Campaign for Southern Equality. She is a queer veteran dedicated to advancing the rights …
Strategies for Getting Grounded and Staying Principled in Uncertain Times: Post Election Tips
We want to acknowledge that there are a myriad of emotions that people are feeling post-election–from fear, to rage, to numbness. We encourage you remember your strategies for resilience during this difficult time. In this …
RSVP for “Embracing, Grief, Hope, and Connection”
This event will provide a space for queer and trans people of all ages to honor our feelings of grief, and consider what gives us hope and connection. We invite you to bring a special …
For Queer Southerners, the Best Help is Inside the House
You have heard it said that ‘art urges voyages.’ These words from the late poet-prophet Gwendolyn Brooks responding to an interview question on a public art installation. Yet, as I consider the ways of surviving …
Meeting the Moment: How LGBTQ+ Southerners Can Prepare for the Trump Administration
Donald Trump ran a campaign centering anti-LGBTQ+ hate, and he has made it clear that his Administration plans to enact a range of anti-LGBTQ+ policies during their time in office. LGBTQ+ community members are rightfully …
