Our fellow community members, accomplices, and supporters,
Equality North Carolina is incredibly proud of our community’s role in expanding safe, welcoming community spaces across the state. These spaces, which we have helped establish and maintain, are a testament to our progress and serve as beacons of hope, reminding us that a future where everyone can thrive as their authentic selves is within reach.
Regardless of any election outcome, our commitment to securing the rights and freedoms of the LGBTQ+ community—and of all who face discrimination and marginalization—remains unwavering. True equality, without exception, is and always will be our mission. While we may feel disheartened by the challenges ahead, we commit to continue to unite, building strength and resilience to resist policies that target queer and trans people in North Carolina. Our roots run deep in Southern organizing for civil rights. From overcoming systems of slavery and Indigenous erasure to fighting xenophobia and family separation, our LGBTQ+ community has defied all odds to exist, gather, and create joy, power, and resistance—even in the most challenging times. Our collective resilience is a testament to our energy and unwavering commitment to justice. We need your support and involvement in this work. Join Equality North Carolina by getting involved, following our efforts, or donating to sustain our mission on our website.
Navigating the road ahead will be challenging. But coming together and building community in the face of adversity is a powerful act that protects our collective spirit. Even in hardship, we find ways to unite and push forward. No election can define who we are as a state or a nation. Equality North Carolina is here to help everyone in our community find connection and support, both in person and online.
Looking at the journey of the LGBTQ+ community, we should remember the expansive, resilient network that has brought us to this point. Across decades and throughout the country, our movement has only grown more assertive and vocal. Today, as ever, we stand firm in the belief that together, we can overcome any challenge and progress toward a more just and equal future for all.
United in our community,
The Equality North Carolina Team
