Equality NC News
The latest on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues and state politics in North Carolina.
Equality NC Recognizes World AIDS Day, Reminds about NC Red Ribbon Specialty License Plate
Equality NC recognizes December 1, 2008, as World AIDS Day. The day is a time to celebrate the lives of the estimated 30,000 North Carolinians currently living with HIV/AIDS, as well as to raise awareness about the epidemic and the needs we have for more prevention and treatment.
2008 Equality Conference & Gala Draws Record Crowd
11/18/2008 - Equality NC Foundation's 2008 Equality Conference & Gala drew more than 350 people from around the state for an amazing day of policy workshops and trainings and a beautiful evening of celebration. The 2008 Legislative Leadership Award was presented to Rep. Paul Luebke for championing equal rights.
Spreading the Good Anti-Bullying Word
11/18/2008 - One of the perks of Rebecca Mann's job as a community organizer is getting to travel across the state, meeting activists, learning about their communities and talking with them about how they can affect legislation at the state level. For the past few months, she has been on the road for the School Violence Prevention Act. Her travels have taken her from Boone to Wilmington and from Charlotte to Lumberton, both to community centers and college campuses.
Save the Date for Equality Lobby Day 2009
11/13/2008 - Equality North Carolina calls on its supporters across the state to make plans now to attend Lobby Day on Tuesday, March 24, 2009. This is an important opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allied North Carolinians to make a real difference by educating legislators about key issues, including school bullying, discrimination and anti-equality legislation like the proposed consitutional ban marriage and relationship recognition for same-sex couples.
T-shirt Contest Winner Announced!!!!
Congratulations to Tracy Spencer, the winner of the 2008 Equality Conference and Gala T-shirt design contest....
Equality Lobby Day 2009
