Blog Posts
Every year, on March 31st, Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) celebrates trans and nonbinary people, honors their resilience, and calls attention to their challenges. But in 2025, visibility alone is not enough. The urgency of the situation demands that we take action to protect and uplift trans lives both online and in the real world. […]
Hello, North Carolina! Kasey here from Equality NC. We know that recent Executive Orders from the federal government have been brutal for the LGBTQ+ community. Current Executive Orders Targeting the LGBTQ+ Community: With so much uncertainty circling, we want to share some essential resources to help our community navigate this difficult time. We will update […]
Growing up, I often heard the sentiment, "You only get one family; you should be grateful for them." This saying may ring quite true for those fortunate to have the blessing of a supportive family, but I learned as I got older that my definition of family would be more expansive than what I learned […]
Black History Month is upon us again; this year, we cannot let it commence without acknowledging where we come from as a movement. The LGBTQ+ movement for equality is an effort that spans decades, passed from generation to generation. What comes before it, however, has spanned centuries. The LGBTQ+ Movement would not be where it […]
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 […]
2024 has been far from unremarkable for national politics. We're well underway in a presidential election year, and many states, including North Carolina, have a lot on their ballots and within their political sphere. But one cannot look forward to what we have at stake this year without looking back at how we've gotten here. […]
Pride Month may be over, but Pride season is still underway in North Carolina, and we are excited to invite you to participate in our celebrations! Pride is so important for increasing LGBTQ+ visibility and power despite the structural discrimination many of us face daily. Pride connects our work with our faces and brings forth […]
