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 ([email protected]), through this online form, … Read More
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Moving Money in the South: Meet our Resource Mobilization Team
In June 2018, the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) launched its second iteration of the Southern Equality Fund Advisory Council, now known as the Resource Mobilization Team. As part of our Southern Equality Fund, the … Read More
Lindsey Wilson Reflects On 7 Years With CSE As She Says Farewell
It’s a bittersweet moment at the Campaign for Southern Equality as we prepare for Lindsey Wilson’s transition from our staff team. We are thrilled for Lindsey about her new job at Rural Support Partners and … Read More
Reflections on Art and Activism
By Maya Washington, Tzedek Social Justice Fellow Art as activism has had a long history in civil rights movements all over the world. Nina Simone, legendary singer and musician, pushed to redefine beauty standards with … Read More
Southern Equality Studio – a new project, an age-old idea
In May, we launched the Southern Equality Studio, a new CSE project to explore how the arts can be a catalyst and force in achieving LGBTQ equality – both legal and lived – in the … Read More
Fighting the HIV/AIDS Crisis in the South
By Britney Nesbit, Southern Equality Fund Coordinator One half of all national HIV diagnoses occur in the South and 52 percent of all AIDS deaths occur in our region, according to data from the Centers … Read More
From Asheville to Greenville to Selma to Memphis
During the first week of May, four members of the Campaign for Southern Equality Team hit the road. They traveled across the South to coordinate focus groups on transgender health as part of our Southern LGBTQ … Read More
CSE’s Road Blog: Greenville to Selma
CSE is on the road! We’re traveling across the South to coordinate focus groups about transgender health as part of our Southern LGBTQ Health Initiative, working alongside amazing partner groups like The Knights and Orchids … Read More
Creating Supportive Schools, Homes & Communities for LGBTQ Youth
March 13th Community Forum in Asheville Local LGBTQ advocacy groups are joining together to host a panel discussion called “Creating Supportive Schools, Homes and Communities for LGBTQ Youth” to address how adults can support and … Read More
Stand with Starkville Pride
We’ve seen a lot of bravery and leadership from young people over the past few weeks. Add Bailey McDaniel and Emily Turner, both students at Mississippi State University, to the list. Bailey and Emily are lead organizers with … Read More
