Happy AAPI Heritage month! LGBTQ+ Asian American and Pacific Islander folks have had an immeasurable and wide-reaching impact on the fight for queer equality, LGBTQ+ visibility, and so much more. Learn their names and stories, and give them their flowers: lgbtqnation.com/2024/05/31-ama…

Southern Equality Studios and Revolve Asheville are stoked about helping out with some decor for Youth OUTright's Queer Youth Prom! If you'd like to help set up the decor on the day of the prom, please message @youthoutright. Get tickets to the prom at givebutter.com/queerprom

This week, we celebrate 20 years of the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in Massachusetts – a breakthrough development that paved the way for same-sex couples to marry nationwide. To mark this anniversary, there are a few exciting reading materials headed your way – 🧵 1/5

Happy 20 years of gay marriage in America! 20 years ago, MA became the first state to pass the freedom to marry. Today, we’re celebrating for all the families who are happy and thriving together. Love will always win 🏳️‍🌈 wsj.com/politics/polic…

Confused about Tennessee's new amendment to the gender-affirming care ban? Get the facts! Swipe through or click on the link to read a policy explainer from OUTMemphis and Campaign for Southern Equality. docs.google.com/document/d/128…

Local advocates in Moore County just joined the movement to resist NC's anti-LGBTQ+ school policies. After the school district removed library books featuring representation of LGBTQ+ families, LGBTQ+ rights advocates filed a federal Title IX complaint. newsobserver.com/news/local/edu…

Let's look at a philanthropic strategy focused on building a more just society: bit.ly/4bhWJo2 Democracy Frontlines Fund Southern Equality Movement Advancement Project Showing Up for Racial Justice MPower Change Grantmakers for Southern Progress Solidaire Network #racialjustice #giving

A win in Alabama! A bill expanding the state's 'Don't Say Gay' law was defeated by advocates. Thank you so much to LGBTQ+ rights advocates in Alabama for their tireless work fighting these bills and supporting LGBTQ+ folks in Alabama. losangelesblade.com/2024/05/14/ala…

Honored to be mentioned by Nonprofit Quarterly for our efforts to build a better, more just democracy by helping grassroots organizations maintain the human & civil rights gains of the last 50 years. Thank you for recognizing our fight against anti-LGBTQ+ bills! nonprofitquarterly.org/the-courageous…

SCOTUS hasn’t weighed in on the care bans in KY and TN yet, but we hope to see these brave trans youth get their day in court to fight these unconstitutional bans. Read more about potential outcomes if the Court takes up these cases in the next term ⚖️ 19thnews.org/2024/05/suprem…

Gender-affirming care bans are forcing families to travel extreme distances to get their kids the life-saving healthcare they need to thrive. Our recent report details just how far – and how costly – this travel can be for families of trans youth: qnotescarolinas.com/campaign-for-s…

Get ready for some great 🍲Asheville! Queer Soup Night is a party that celebrates queer chefs and fundraises for important causes. Now, they’re coming to our hometown on 5/19, and the proceeds will support our Southern Trans Youth Emergency Project. RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/queer-soup-n…

Media representation of queer people – especially queer people of color – helps young LGBTQ+ people feel comfortable, seen, and accepted in their identities. Read GLAAD’s new report about the state of LGBTQ+ visibility on screen this year 🎥 glaad.org/whereweareontv…

We are excited to introduce you to 2024 Southern Healers Grant recipient Britini D. Andrews. Britini will be using grant funds for her project 'The Noire Sphere: Black LGBTQ+ Healers', a community serving Black LGBTQ+ professionals in the wellness field. southernequality.org/healing-and-re…