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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. […]
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 […]
No matter who we are or where we come from, most North Carolinians value our freedom to live authentically and without fear. But today, these freedoms are under immediate and urgent attack. Recent executive orders from the Trump administration are blatant attempts to control our lives and decide our futures, targeting marginalized communities to advance […]
The 2024 election season has been a defining moment for Equality NC and our partners in the fight for justice and equality across North Carolina. From widespread Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) campaigns to coalition-building against extremist threats, we’ve demonstrated resilience and unity in the face of opposition. A Breakdown of Our Electoral Success Equality NC proudly supported […]
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 […]
On October 25, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper made a proclamation recognizing 45 incredible years of Equality North Carolina's efforts in paving the way for equality for all of our communities in North Carolina, especially our queer and trans community. We thank Governor Cooper for this historic proclamation and invite you to read it below. ###
We are thrilled to announce that Eliazar Posada has been appointed as the permanent Executive Director of Equality NC, effective August 1. His appointment has followed exemplary service and leadership as interim executive director since January, ensuring a smooth transition and unwavering continuity in our mission. During his interim tenure, Eliazar demonstrated an unwavering commitment […]
“In this election year, with Republicans using this rhetoric to pass anti-trans legislation in North Carolina, we do not need the White House cosigning and advancing attacks on queer and trans youth,” stated Eliazar Posada, Interim Executive Director of Equality North Carolina. “All of us in North Carolina have seen the impact of this type of rhetoric in our communities. The Biden Administration should and must be our ally in this, rather than a proponent of hate.”
Equality NC has had to make difficult decisions this year to meet the political, cultural, and financial moment with the aim of continuing to serve our community by prioritizing our mission-critical work. We've done so with heavy hearts because these decisions have necessitated organizational restructuring and staff changes. These changes have had a profound impact […]
Happy Holidays! Equality NC closed our doors for the holiday break on December 8, 2023, to give our staff a well-deserved break to rest, recharge, and rejoice with loved ones. One of the things we do at Equality NC is one-word check-ins when we open and close our meetings. As we close out 2023 and usher in 2024 the word that comes to mind for me is Hopeful.
