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🏳️‍🌈 TRIANGLE, WE'RE NOT DONE CELEBRATING! 18 Equality NC-endorsed candidates won their elections for local and judicial offices across the Triangle! Judicial Offices Amanda Maris — District 16 Judge, Seat 6 Myra Griffin — District 16B Judge, Seat 2 Jeff Nieman — District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 18 Raleigh City Council Mitchell Silver — District A Sana Siddiqui — At-Large Stormie Forte — At-Large Megan Patton — District B Corey Branch — District C Jane Harrison — District D Christina Jones — District E County Commissions Karen Stegman — Orange County At-Large Safiyah Jackson — Wake County District 2 Cheryl Stallings — Wake County District 3 Vickie Adamson — Wake County District 7 Christine Kushner — Wake County At-Large Mona Singh — Wake County At-Large Boards of Education Sarah D'Amato — Chatham County District 3 Tyler Swanson — Wake County District 9 For LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians, local government helps shape the decisions that affect how we live, work, learn, and raise our families. It's the school board making decisions about our kids' classrooms. The city council shaping our neighborhoods. The county commission deciding how resources are distributed. And the courts where our rights and protections are interpreted. And with these 18 victories, that's 38 Equality NC-endorsed winners across the Triangle! Congratulations to our endorsed candidates and our community who made their voices heard this election! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

20 Equality NC-endorsed candidates won their elections for Congress and the North Carolina General Assembly across the Triangle! That's 20 pro-equality leaders headed to Washington and Raleigh to represent communities across our region. U.S. Congress Deborah Ross — District 2 Valerie Foushee — District 4 North Carolina House Allison Dahle — District 11 Vernetta Alston — District 29 Marcia Morey — District 30 Monika Johnson-Hostler — District 33 Tim Longest — District 34 Evonne Hopkins — District 35 Julie von Haefen — District 36 Winn Decker — District 37 James Roberson — District 39 Phil Rubin — District 40 Maria Cervania — District 41 Cynthia Ball — District 49 Renée Price — District 50 Allen Buansi — District 56 North Carolina Senate Lisa Grafstein — District 13 Gale Adcock — District 16 Haseeb Fatmi — District 18 Jonah Garson — District 23 The laws passed in Congress and the General Assembly have real consequences for LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians. From access to gender-affirming healthcare and protections against discrimination to the freedom to be ourselves in our schools and communities, what's decided in these chambers matters. And across the Triangle, LGBTQIA+ people, Black and Brown communities, young people, and allies have been making their voices heard throughout this election cycle. And, this is only part of the Triangle's election story! Congratulations to our endorsed winners! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Eight Equality NC-endorsed candidates won their elections across Western North Carolina! U.S. Congress Jamie Ager — District 11 Judicial Office Ben Scales — District 40 Judge, Seat 3 North Carolina Senate Julie Mayfield — District 49 North Carolina House Lindsey Prather — District 115 Buncombe County Commission Anna Stearns — District 1 Asheville City Government Kim Roney — Mayor Antanette Mosley — City Council Maggie Ullman — City Council LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians deserve to live openly, safely, and with dignity in every community, from our largest cities to our mountain towns. These victories follow months of organizing, building relationships, and showing up for one another across Western North Carolina. Congratulations to our endorsed winners! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

18 Equality NC-endorsed candidates won their elections across the Charlotte region! From Congress and the North Carolina General Assembly to county commissions and the courts, we're celebrating leaders elected to represent our communities. U.S. Congress Alma Adams — District 12 District Court Alyssa Levine — District 26, Seat 14 Samantha Mobley — District 26, Seat 19 North Carolina Senate April Cook — District 34 Woodson Bradley — District 42 North Carolina House Thomas Monks — District 73 Chris Bishopp — District 82 Beth Helfrich — District 98 Veleria Levy — District 99 Julia Greenfield — District 100 Laura Budd — District 103 Ken McCool — District 105 Jordan Lopez — District 112 County Commissioners Mark Jerrell — Mecklenburg County District 4 Charles DeLoach — Mecklenburg County District 5 Susan Rodriguez-McDowell — Mecklenburg County District 6 Dan Redding — Cabarrus County Ingrid Nurse — Cabarrus County For LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians and our families, representation matters at every level of government. From the policies debated in Raleigh to the decisions made in our own communities, these elections shape our everyday lives. And one of the most closely watched results in North Carolina? Equality NC-endorsed Ken McCool defeated incumbent Tricia Cotham in House District 105. These victories didn't happen by accident. LGBTQIA+ folks, Black and Brown communities, young people, and allies have been knocking on doors, talking with our neighbors, and organizing across the region. Congratulations to our endorsed winners! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Four Equality NC-endorsed candidates won their elections and are headed to the North Carolina General Assembly! North Carolina House Deb Butler — District 18 Tim Merrick — District 20 North Carolina Senate Jess Rivera — District 4 Jessica Bichler — District 7 When we talk about building a more equal North Carolina, we're talking about all of North Carolina. Not just our biggest cities. From the coast to our rural towns, LGBTQIA+ people and their families deserve access to healthcare, safe and welcoming schools, and the freedom to live openly in the communities they call home. That's why representation in Raleigh matters. The decisions made at the General Assembly reach every corner of our state, and Eastern North Carolina deserves to be part of those conversations. Congratulations to our endorsed winners! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Four Equality NC-endorsed candidates won their elections across the Triad! North Carolina House Tracy Clark — District 57 Amanda Cook — District 60 Jen Wiles — District 75 Board of Education Ronda Mays — Forsyth County At-Large From our classrooms to the North Carolina General Assembly, the people elected to represent us make decisions that directly affect LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians and our families. These elections matter to LGBTQIA+ people, Black and Brown communities, young people, and families who deserve to be heard in the decisions that shape their lives. Congratulations to our endorsed candidates and to everyone who organized, volunteered, and made their voices heard!

All four of Equality NC's endorsed statewide judicial candidates won their elections! 🎉 North Carolina Supreme Court Anita Earls North Carolina Court of Appeals John Arrowood Toby Hampson Christine Walczyk For LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians, our courts play a critical role in decisions affecting our rights, our healthcare, our families, and our ability to live freely and safely in the state we call home. These victories matter to the LGBTQIA+ community, Black and Brown North Carolinians, young people, and families across our state whose lives are shaped by decisions made in our courts. Congratulations to our winners and to everyone who helped make this election possible! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

ENC ran into Rep. Robert Reives at the polls today - he has a message for voters across North Carolina. ✊ There’s still time to vote in person today! Polls close at 7:30. Make your voice heard! 🏳️‍🌈🗳️

It's Election Day, and we're not letting a long wait stand between us and the ballot box. Polls close at 7:30 PM, but here's the important part: If you're in line by 7:30, you have the right to vote. PERIOD. Don't let the clock, a long wait, or anyone telling you otherwise keep you from casting your ballot. We've fought too hard and have too much at stake to turn around now. Our voices matter. Our votes matter. And every single ballot deserves to be counted. 🗳️ Questions or problems at the polls? Call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). Make your voice heard. Cast your ballot. Vote for equality. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

North Carolina, today is Election Day. We've knocked on doors, made the calls, had the conversations, and put in the work. Now it's time to make our voices heard at the ballot box. Our healthcare. Our families. Our freedoms. Our future. All worth showing up for. ⏰ Polls are open until 7:30 PM. If you're in line by 7:30, STAY IN LINE! 📍 Find your polling place and everything you need to vote at 🔗 rebrand.ly/encvotinghub North Carolina, let's vote for equality!

We've knocked on doors, talked with our neighbors, organized across the state, and put in the work. Tomorrow, we vote for equality. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Polls are open Tuesday, November 3, from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM. If you're in line by 7:30 PM, stay in line! Haven't voted yet? Here's your assignment: ✅ Find your assigned Election Day polling place. ✅ Make a plan for when you'll vote tomorrow. ✅ Text three friends and make sure they have a voting plan, too! 📍 Find your Election Day polling place at rebrand.ly/encvotinghub

You haven't missed your chance to show up for our community. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Your vote is how we protect each other and build queer and trans power across North Carolina. Find your Election Day polling place at rebrand.ly/encvotinghub. Let’s show up and vote for equality. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

👻 Ghosts? Scary. 🤡 Clowns? Terrifying. 💀 Politicians making decisions about our lives while we sit out an election? NOW THAT'S A NIGHTMARE. North Carolina, don't ghost the polls! 👻 TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO VOTE EARLY! Polls close at 3 PM statewide, so get those ballots cast! And if you miss today's deadline, don't let your voting plan disappear into thin air. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3! Because the only thing scarier than Halloween is letting someone else decide your future. Make your voting plan: https://rebrand.ly/encvotinghub

This is what building power looks like. ✊🏾 Last weekend, our volunteers showed up and showed out for Queer Canvass Day! From knocking on doors to having real conversations with neighbors, our volunteers hit the streets across North Carolina to make sure our communities are heard at the ballot box. Because change doesn't happen by sitting on the sidelines. It happens when we show up for each other. A HUGE thank you to everyone who gave their time, energy, and a whole lot of steps to help us get out the vote! Don’t forget: 🗳️ Early voting ends October 31. 🗳️ Election Day is November 3. 🔗 Make your voting plan: rebrand.ly/encvotinghub

Early voting ends tomorrow, Saturday, October 31 at 3 pm, and we're not letting y'all sit this one out! Our rights, our healthcare, our schools, and our communities are on the ballot. And we've worked too hard to let someone else decide our future. So grab your friends, your family, your group chat—whoever needs that last little push! 🗳️ Early voting ends Saturday, October 31 at 3 pm. 🗳️ Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Haven't made your voting plan? We've got you! 🔗 rebrand.ly/encvotinghub

We've knocked on doors, organized our communities, and made our voices heard. Now, let's watch those election results roll in! North Carolina, we're bringing the community together on Election Night! Join Equality NC for watch parties across the state as we follow the results, celebrate the power we've built together, and spend the evening with the folks who've been showing up and doing the work. 📍 Buncombe County: Asheville 📍 Mecklenburg County: Charlotte 📍 Triangle: Durham 📅 Tuesday, November 3 @ 7 PM No matter what the results bring, our commitment to building a North Carolina where LGBTQIA+ people can live freely and authentically doesn't end on Election Night. The election may be ending, but our work isn't. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Come hang with us! Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/equalitync/

@stormiedaie is not here to play, and neither should you when it comes to voting! 💅🏾 The girls, gays, and theys have plans on November 3. And those plans include a trip to the polls! 👀 Because our rights aren't up for debate, and sitting this election out? Baby, that's not the move. 💖 Early voting ends October 31. 🗳️ Election Day is November 3. Make your voting plan at 🔗 rebrand.ly/encvotinghub Now go make Stormie proud! 💋🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We KNOW y’all aren’t forgetting to vote for your faves on Dancing with the Stars. But North Carolina, we need that SAME energy at the ballot box! Your favorite dancer might need your votes to stay in the competition, but our communities need your votes to shape our future. And unlike DWTS, we don't get to try again next week. 😭 🗳️ Early voting ends October 31. 🗳️ Election Day is November 3. So go ahead, give our faves (our endorsed candidates) those 10s. Because our democracy deserves a perfect 10. 🪩🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 🔗 Make your voting plan at rebrand.ly/encvotinghub

Ava has been out knocking on doors, talking with neighbors, and making sure North Carolinians know what's at stake this election. 🌈 She's one of Equality NC's canvassers doing the work on the ground to help our communities make their voices heard. And we're not done yet! With less than a week until Election Day, we're making every conversation at the door count. But we need YOU to get out and vote! Haven't voted yet? Make your plan at 🔗 rebrand.ly/encvotinghub 🗳️ Early voting ends October 31. 🗳️ Election Day is November 3.

North Carolina, we're just 7 days away from Election Day! We've seen what happens when politicians make decisions about our lives without us. Our rights, our healthcare, our families, and our freedoms are on the ballot. And we're not sitting this one out. 🗳️ Haven't voted yet? There's still time! ✅ Vote early through Saturday, October 31. ✅ Make your plan to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. ✅ Find your polling place at 🔗 rebrand.ly/encvotinghub The future of North Carolina belongs to all of us. Let's show up, build power, and vote for equality! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

The scariest person at the Halloween party? The one who's already voted and won't stop asking if you have. 🎃💅 She's got her sticker, her voting plan checked off, and absolutely no intention of letting the group chat rest. 😂 Already voted? Iconic. Now make sure your people do, too. 🗳️ Early voting ends October 31 at 3 PM. 🗳️ Election Day is November 3. Don't ghost the polls. 👻 🔗 rebrand.ly/encvotinghub

Every eligible voter deserves to have their ballot counted. Black and Brown communities, LGBTQ+ folks, and historically marginalized voters have fought too hard for our voices to be silenced. Voter intimidation, registration issues, or problems at the polls? Know your rights and know where to get help. If you experience issues while voting, help is available: 📞 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) 🔗 www.NCVoter.org Let's protect our votes and keep building power across North Carolina. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Meet Kanautica! The fight for equality doesn't just happen at the legislature. It happens in our neighborhoods, in conversations with our neighbors, and through people like Kanautica, who are showing up and organizing in the Triangle. This is what support of Equality NC looks like in action. For 47 years, we've been building power for LGBTQIA+ communities across North Carolina, and it's people like Kanautica who help keep that work moving forward. When you give to Equality NC, you're investing in the people doing the work, and a future where all of us can thrive. 💜 Help us keep showing up. Make your anniversary gift today: equalitync.org/fight/

📬 Voting by mail in North Carolina? Every detail matters. From sealing your ballot envelopes to meeting the November 3 deadline, small mistakes can mean your vote doesn't get counted. If you must vote by mail, make sure you know the rules and give yourself plenty of time. If you're able to vote early in person, that's another option. Here are four important tips to help protect your ballot. Your voice deserves to be heard, and your vote deserves to be counted. 💜

Still have your mail-in ballot? Haven't registered to vote? Can't make it to the polls on Election Day? You've still got options! Early voting in North Carolina runs through October 31, and you can register and vote on the same day at an early voting site if you're eligible! For LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians and our communities, every opportunity to make our voices heard matters. Don't wait until Election Day to make your plan. 📍 Find your nearest early voting site and hours at rebrand.ly/encvotinghub Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Let's make it count! 💖

Voting should be accessible to everyone, but last-minute changes to North Carolina's mail-in voting rules could create additional barriers for the communities already facing obstacles at the ballot box. For Black and Brown voters, older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers, voting by mail can be an essential way to participate in our democracy. Changes to the process can create confusion, make voting more difficult, and put ballots at risk of not being counted. Every eligible North Carolinian deserves a fair, accessible voting process, regardless of how they cast their ballot. Early voting continues through October 31. If you're able to vote in person, visit rebrand.ly/encvotinghub to make your plan. Every voice matters. Every vote deserves to count.

No one should have to worry about being treated differently when they show up to vote. But for many LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians, especially our transgender and nonbinary neighbors, heading to the polls can come with extra questions and concerns. We want you to know that you belong at the ballot box, your voice matters, and you have rights. Whether you're wondering about voter ID requirements or what to do if you run into trouble at the polls, we've got you covered. Swipe through, know your rights, and share this with someone who might need it. 📅 Early voting ends October 31. Election Day is November 3. Need help at the polls? Call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). Make your plan to vote: rebrand.ly/encvotinghub

Wake County, we need YOU! 🌈 Election Day is just around the corner, and we're hiring paid canvassers to help get out the vote! 💰 $30/hour 📍 Wake County (Fuquay-Varina area) 🗓️ Up to 30 hours per week through November 3 Help us knock on doors, connect with our neighbors, and make sure our communities have a plan to vote. Every conversation matters, and there's still time to make a difference. Scan the QR code or click the link below to learn more and apply! 💖 https://rebrand.ly/kpioboq

Hear from Luis, an Equality NC canvasser, about why having conversations at the door and making our voices heard matters. 🌈 Join us this Saturday, October 24, we're bringing together our communities across Mecklenburg, Buncombe, and Wake Counties for Queer Canvass Day! With the election just days away, we’ll celebrate with some drag performances and lunch before we hit the streets to knock on doors and make sure our neighbors have a plan to vote. Because when we show up together, our voices are stronger. 📅 Saturday, October 24 at 10 AM–4 PM We can't wait to see you there! 💖 https://www.mobilize.us/equalitync/

Drag queens. Door knocking. Democracy. 💅 We're bringing the fabulous to the front doors this Saturday, October 24, for Queer Canvass Day! Join Equality NC and local drag artists in Mecklenburg, Wake, and Buncombe counties as we connect with our neighbors, have conversations about what's at stake this election, and build community along the way. ✨ Saturday, October 24 at 10 AM–4 PM With Election Day just around the corner, we've got doors to knock and voters to reach! Swipe to find your local event and sign up to join us! 🏳️‍🌈 https://www.mobilize.us/equalitync/

Pronouns matter. 💜 On International Pronouns Day, we're celebrating the many ways we express who we are and reminding our communities that respecting someone's pronouns is a simple but meaningful way to show care and affirmation. Everyone deserves to be seen, respected, and celebrated as their full selves. Not sure what pronouns someone uses? Just ask! 💬

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🚨 TODAY IS THE DEADLINE! Planning to vote by mail in North Carolina? You have until 5 p.m. TODAY, Tuesday, October 20, to request an absentee ballot for the November 3 election. Request your ballot here: https://votebymail.ncsbe.gov/ If you're able, we encourage you to vote early instead! Early voting is already underway and runs through October 31. It's a great way to make sure your voice is heard without worrying about mail delays. However you cast your ballot, what matters is making a plan and following through. Our community has too much at stake not to vote in this election. 🔗 Make your voting plan: https://rebrand.ly/encvotinghub

Knocking doors, turning out voters, and serving a little drag along the way! 👑 Join Equality NC on Saturday, October 24, for our statewide Canvass Day in Mecklenburg, Buncombe, and Wake Counties! We’re hitting the streets to have real conversations with our neighbors about the issues that matter to our communities and why this election matters for LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians. And yes, we’ll have drag queen performances bringing some extra energy to the day! Whether you're a seasoned canvasser or joining us for the first time, there's a place for you. 📅 Saturday, October 24 ⏰ 10 AM – 5:30 PM Grab a shift, bring a friend, and help us get out the vote! 🔗 https://www.mobilize.us/equalitync/

We've reached the final chapter of our 47 Reasons series, and the message is clear: What's happening in North Carolina affects all of us. From gerrymandering and voter ID barriers to voter roll purges and intimidation at the polls, the issues we've highlighted throughout this series have real consequences for our communities. For 47 years, Equality NC has worked toward a North Carolina where LGBTQIA+ people can live, work, love, and thrive as our full selves. That work continues beyond this series. As early voting gets underway, we're closing out 47 Reasons with two important reminders: 💜 Support the work. Learn more at https://equalitync.org/fight/. 🗳️ Make your voting plan. Early voting runs until October 31, and Election Day is November 3. Find voting information at https://rebrand.ly/encvotinghub. 47 years of showing up for our communities. And we're not done.

Early voting starts TODAY, North Carolina! It's time to elect pro-equality leaders who will fight for our LGBTQIA+ community and help build a North Carolina where all of us can thrive. Early voting runs October 15–31, and Election Day is November 3. Meet Equality NC PAC's endorsed candidates and make your plan to vote! 🔗 https://equalityncpac.org/2026-endorsements/

If you're between the ages of 18-26 and are connected to rural NC check this out! The Equality NC Foundation is offering their Rural Youth Empowerment (RYE) fellowship which will provide you with resources to help better your community. 💚 $1,000 stipend 💚 Leadership training and mentorship 💚 Hands-on community organizing experience 💚 Funding and support to create your own social justice project No project idea yet? No problem! Just bring your passion for making change. Apply by October 29th! https://rebrand.ly/RYEProgram Know someone who should apply? Tag them or share this opportunity!

Pittsboro, we’re coming your way! 🏳️‍🌈💜 From the mountains to the coast, LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians are building community, showing up for one another, and making it clear that we belong in every corner of our state. This Sunday, Equality NC is heading to Pittsboro Pride to celebrate the joy, resilience, and power of our community! Whether you're coming to celebrate, connect with your neighbors, or learn more about our work, we’d love to see you. 📅 Sunday, October 18 ⏰ 11 AM – 5 PM 📍 The Plant in Pittsboro, NC Come find us, say hello, and celebrate Pride with us. Because Pride belongs everywhere in North Carolina! Want to do more than celebrate? Volunteer with Equality NC at an upcoming Pride event! Grab a shift and join us: https://rebrand.ly/pridevolunteer

Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate Indigenous communities across North Carolina and honor their histories, cultures, and continued contributions to our state. We especially want to uplift Two-Spirit (2S) people, who are an important part of our LGBTQIA+ communities and whose identities, traditions, and experiences deserve recognition and respect. From the mountains to the coast, Indigenous and Two-Spirit North Carolinians are part of the fabric of our communities. Their voices, stories, and leadership matter. Building a North Carolina where all of us can live, love, and thrive as our full selves means making sure Indigenous and Two-Spirit people are seen, heard, and included.

Missed the voter registration deadline? You still have time to make your voice heard! For LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians, our rights, our freedoms, and our futures are on the ballot this November. If you forgot to register by Oct. 9, you can register AND vote on the same day during Early Voting, October 15–31! Just visit an early voting site in your county with the required proof of residence. Our communities deserve a say in the decisions that shape our lives. Don't let a missed deadline keep you from voting. Make your plan to vote: https://equalitync.org/voting-hub/

This summer, we celebrated 47 years of pride and community with y’all at festivals across North Carolina. 💖 This movement is powered by people like you. When you step up and donate today, you’re powering our boots on the ground, knocking on doors for our pro-equality candidates, and ensuring we can continue working toward a more just and joyful North Carolina for all. Whether you give $47 or $4.70, every single gift helps keep this work going. Give today at the link in our bio.

The North Carolina voter registration deadline is TODAY, Friday, October 9, at 5pm! Visit our Voting Hub at equalitync.org/voting-hub/ for info on how to get registered and check your registration status. And don’t forget - you can also register in-person at your local early voting site. Let’s make sure queer, trans, and allied voices are heard loud and clear this November. Already registered? Send this to someone who might need the reminder.

Happy International Lesbian Day! 🧡🤍🩷 Today and every day, we celebrate lesbian joy, visibility, love, and the power of living authentically. Here's to building a North Carolina where everyone can live, love, and thrive freely.

Tomorrow is the voter registration deadline in North Carolina! Your voice matters, and making sure you're registered is the first step toward having your say in this election. Register TODAY: https://payments.ncdot.gov/

Brunch, boots & building power across North Carolina. We’re getting out into our communities this fall—and we want you with us. Join Equality NC for Brunch & Boots on the Ground, where we’ll start the day together over brunch, connect with folks in our community, and then head out to talk with our neighbors about what matters to them. No experience needed. Whether you’ve been doing this work for years or this is your first time getting involved, there’s a place for you. We’ll make sure you have what you need before we head out together. 📍 Triangle, Western NC & Charlotte areas 📅 Sundays, October 11–November 1 ⏰ 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Register today: mobilize.us/equalitync

Budgets are moral documents. And the choices being made in Raleigh tell us exactly who MAGA politicians are willing to leave behind. They’re cutting public jobs and starving the services our communities rely on. They’re underfunding childcare while families struggle to make ends meet. They’re shifting costs onto our cities and towns, weakening our public infrastructure, and protecting tax breaks for the wealthiest North Carolinians. And LGBTQIA+ people—especially those of us who are Black, Brown, trans, working-class, rural, parents, caregivers, or living at the intersections of these identities—feel the consequences. These aren’t abstract budget decisions. They shape whether we can find good jobs, afford childcare, access affirming care, live in safe communities, and build lives where we can thrive. But we’re in this fight together. For 47 years, Equality NC has been building power across our state—and we’re not stopping now. Help us keep fighting for a North Carolina that works for all of us: equalitync.org/fight/

🚨 North Carolina: the voter registration deadline is THIS FRIDAY! If you’re not registered yet—or you’ve moved, changed your name, or just aren’t sure your registration is up to date—now is the time to check. Our communities deserve a voice in the decisions that shape our lives. Make sure yours is heard this election. ✅ Check your registration ✅ Register to vote ✅ Make your plan for Election Day Register by Friday, October 9 at 5 p.m.: payments.ncdot.gov Already registered? Send this to someone who might need the reminder. Every vote. Every voice. Every corner of North Carolina.

Okay, we couldn’t let this trend pass us by. 😂 It can’t always be NYC or LA. Somebody’s gotta hold it down in North Carolina. And for 47 years, that’s exactly what Equality NC has been doing — with @eliazarposada and the entire ENC team holding it down today. From Pride celebrations to the halls of the General Assembly, from knocking doors to showing up for our communities across the state, we’re building a North Carolina where LGBTQIA+ people can live, work, love, and thrive as our full selves. This work doesn’t happen without you. Help us keep showing up, speaking out, and fighting for LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians in every corner of our state. 💜 Donate today: https://equalitync.org/fight/ #AintInLA #Adela #trend #NorthCarolina

Trans North Carolinians: you have the right to vote. Period. We know voting while trans can be confusing—especially when your name, photo, gender marker, or gender presentation doesn’t match across every document. That’s why we want our community heading to the polls knowing our rights and knowing what to expect. Swipe through for what trans and nonbinary voters in North Carolina need to know before casting a ballot. ➡️ Then make your voting plan: 📅 Voter registration deadline: October 9 at 5 p.m. 🗳️ Early Voting: October 15–31 📍 Election Day: November 3 Our voices belong in every room where decisions about our lives are made—including the voting booth. Get ready to vote at equalitync.org/voting-hub.

Brunch, boots, and building power. We’re kicking off Sundays with Brunch & Boots on the Ground in the Triangle! Come grab some food, connect with community, and then head out with Equality North Carolina to talk with voters about what matters most to them this election. No canvassing experience? No problem. We’ll make sure you have what you need before we hit the doors together. 📍 Triangle Area 📅 Sundays, Oct. 4–Nov. 1 ⏰ 10 AM–2 PM Because protecting LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians takes all of us—and sometimes it starts over brunch. Scan the QR code to sign up and join us. Or click this link to register: https://www.mobilize.us/equalitync/event/1043424/

LGBTQ+ history isn’t just something we look back on. It’s the reason we know what’s possible when our community refuses to back down. For LGBTQ+ History Month, former Equality NC Executive Director Ian Palmquist is taking us back to one of his favorite moments from his time leading ENC. When a conservative legislator attacked supporters of an anti-bullying bill, LGBTQ+ North Carolinians and our allies didn’t get quiet. We got organized. We spoke up. And we made sure our voices were impossible to ignore. That’s the history of this movement—and it’s a history we’re still writing. For 47 years, Equality NC has stood alongside LGBTQ+ North Carolinians as we’ve fought back against attacks, demanded better from our leaders, and built power across our state. The issues have changed. The opposition has changed. But one thing hasn’t: when they come for our community, we show up for each other. Our history is resistance. Our history is joy. Our history is power. And we’re not done making it. Help us keep building on 47 years of LGBTQ+ power in North Carolina. Donate today and fuel the fights still ahead: https://equalitync.org/fight/

Alamance Pride, we can’t wait to see y’all on October 3! @alamancepride Not ready for Pride season to be over? Volunteer with Equality NC at an upcoming Pride event! Grab a shift and join us at the link in our bio. 🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 3: Alamance Pride 🕕 12:00-5:00 PM 📍Downtown Burlington

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the LGBTQ+ leaders, advocates, and community builders shaping a better North Carolina. 🌈❤️ Today, we’re honoring Tania Jimenez, JD Mazuera Arias, and Bo Hess—and the impact they continue to make in our communities. ¡Gracias por liderar con valentía, orgullo y amor! ✨

Charlotte Pride was a powerful reminder of what we’re fighting for — and who we’re fighting alongside. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ We were proud to be in community with y’all at our Pride reception, our booth, and on the sidelines of the parade. We’ll keep showing up, organizing, and working alongside y’all, because equality isn’t something we take for granted: it’s something we build together. Pride season isn’t over! Catch us at these upcoming Prides across NC this fall, and sign up to volunteer with us at rebrand.ly/pridevolunteer! 🗓️ Saturday, Sept. 26: Statesville Pride 🕕 11:00 AM-5:00 PM 📍Downtown Statesville 🗓️ Saturday, Sept. 26: Blue Ridge Pride 🕕 12:00-6:00 PM 📍Pack Square Park 🗓️ Saturday, Sept. 26: Pride of Holly Springs 🕕 3:00-6:00 PM 📍Holly Springs Cultural Center 🗓️ Sunday, Sept. 27: Durham Pride 🕕 12:00 PM-4:00 PM 📍Durham Central Park 🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 3: Alamance Pride 🕕 12:00-5:00 PM 📍Downtown Burlington 🗓️Sunday, Oct. 18: Pittsboro Pride 🕕 11:00 AM-5:00 PM 📍The Plant 🗓️ Sunday, Nov. 15: Matthews Pride 🕕 1:00 PM-6:00 PM 📍Stumpton Park

When disaster strikes, North Carolinians should be able to count on their government to respond—not leave communities to pick up the pieces alone. But MAGA extremists in Raleigh have weakened disaster relief, underfunded emergency response, blocked local infrastructure improvements, stripped protections from wetlands, and let corporate polluters off the hook. These choices put all of us at risk—but the harm is not felt equally. Rural and low-income communities, Black and Brown communities, LGBTQ+ people, and North Carolinians who have already been denied resources and political power are too often left waiting the longest for help. This is what extremism looks like: our communities are left vulnerable while corporate interests and political power come first. For 47 years, Equality NC has fought for a North Carolina where every one of us can live safely and thrive. We’re not backing down now. Join the fight. Donate today: https://equalitync.org/fight/

Hey, ya'll! The 2026 general election is less than six weeks away—and now is the time to make your voting plan. Our votes help protect our communities, build a safer North Carolina for all of us, and elect pro-equality candidates who will fight for LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians. You can also visit the new ENC voting hub at: https://rebrand.ly/votinghub There you can: ✓ Check your voter registration ✓ Register to vote ✓ Review what is on your ballot ✓ Find your polling place ✓ Request or track a mail-in ballot ✓ Sign up for election reminders Make your plan. Know what’s on your ballot. Be ready to vote.

Pride is showing up all across North Carolina this weekend—and so are we! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ From the West to the Triangle, LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians and our allies are gathering to celebrate our communities, claim space, and remind everyone that queer and trans people belong everywhere in our state. 🌈 Statesville Pride — September 26 🌈 Blue Ridge Pride — September 26 🌈 Pride of Holly Springs — September 26 🌈 Durham Pride — September 27 Ready to be outside with us? Volunteer with Equality NC at an upcoming Pride event! Grab a shift and join us: https://rebrand.ly/pridevolunteer

This week, we’re celebrating Bisexual Awareness Week. 💗💜💙 We are in solidarity with our bisexual community to fight the biphobia and erasure that too many still face. Bisexuality is valid, and bi+ North Carolinians deserve to live openly, safely, and authentically. This week and all year long, we’re celebrating bi joy, uplifting bi voices, and continuing to build a North Carolina where everyone belongs. #BisexualAwarenessWeek #BiVisibility #BiPride #LGBTQNC #EqualityNC

Our 2026 Ga(y)la Silver Sponsors deserve some shine too! We want to thank Peaceful Law, New Belgium Brewing, Joe Van Gogh Coffee, and Local Progress for supporting Equality NC and allowing our community to enjoy each other's company tonight and have fun! Your support helps fuel our work for LGBTQ+ North Carolinians all year long—and we’re proud to celebrate alongside you tonight.

Thank you to our 2026 Ga(y)la Gold Sponsors! Ga(y)la allows us to come together and enjoy who we are as well as continue the work to create a North Carolina that allows LGBTQ+ individuals to be who they are and thrive. A huge thank you to NicholsonPham Law and The Velvet Hippo for investing in our work and helping make this year’s celebration possible. We’re so grateful to have you in our corner—and we can’t wait to celebrate with you tonight at the Ga(y)la!

Come be your best gay self. Every day, LGBTQ+ North Carolinians are doing the work—in our communities, in our personal lives, in the political arena, and sometimes just to make it through the day. The Ga(y)la is our chance to put that work down for a few hours and simply be together. To dance. To laugh. To let loose. To show up as our full selves and celebrate the community, friendships, and chosen family we’ve built across North Carolina. We’ve done a lot of work together. There’s still more ahead. But tomorrow night, we celebrate us. See you at the Ga(y)la! 🌈

Equality NC is honored to sponsor CONVERGE, a gathering designed to highlight and connect LGBTQ+ advocates across Western North Carolina in many forms: organizers, artists, small business owners, nonprofit leaders, faith leaders, elected officials, young advocates, and community builders. Register and learn more at the link in @carolinaslgbtchamber's bio!

Boone, y’all showed OUT! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ There’s something special about seeing queer joy take up space out in the West. From everyone who stopped by our Equality NC table to the conversations, connections, music, and Pride energy all around us, Boone Pride reminded us just how much LGBTQ+ joy, community, and power lives in the mountains. We loved spending the day with y’all, meeting folks, sharing resources, and celebrating a community that continues to show up for one another. And Pride season isn’t over yet! Come find Equality NC at an upcoming Pride: 📍 Statesville Pride — September 26 📍 Blue Ridge Pride — September 26 📍 Pride of Holly Springs — September 26 📍 Durham Pride — September 27 📍 Alamance Pride — October 3 📍 PBO Pride — October 18 📍 Matthews Pride — November 15 Drop a 🌈 in the comments if we’ll see you there! Ready to be outside with us? Volunteer with Equality NC at an upcoming Pride event! Grab a shift and join us: https://rebrand.ly/pridevolunteer

We’re just 3 days away from the Ga(y)la, and @eliazarposada is ready for the outfits, the people, and a big old party. Because the Ga(y)la is more than a celebration—it’s a chance to come together and celebrate everything our community has made possible over the past year. The wins. The work. The people who show up, give, organize, speak out, and keep building power for LGBTQ+ North Carolinians. And this Saturday, we’re celebrating YOU. We can’t wait to see you at the Ga(y)la! Get your tickets at equalitync.org/events/gala-2026 and come experience the joy with us! 📅 Saturday, September 19 📍 21c Museum Hotel Durham

Healthcare is a human right — not a political bargaining chip. Across North Carolina, barriers to care don’t impact everyone equally. Attacks on gender-affirming and reproductive healthcare, unnecessary red tape, cuts to community-based programs, and restrictions on mental and behavioral health services hit LGBTQIA+ people, people with low incomes, rural communities, and other marginalized North Carolinians especially hard. For 47 years, Equality NC has fought for a state where all of us can live healthy, safe, and thriving lives. That means protecting our freedom to make decisions about our own bodies, expanding access to affirming care, and fighting policies that leave our communities behind. 47 years of showing up. 47 years of fighting for each other. And we’re not done. Help us keep building power for the next 47 years and beyond. Donate today: https://equalitync.org/fight/

What do we hope you walk away from the Ga(y)la feeling? Joy. Joy in being together. Joy in getting a break from the everyday struggles. Joy in celebrating our community, reconnecting with one another, and remembering exactly what we’re fighting for. We’ll also celebrate what we’ve accomplished together over the past year and share what’s ahead as we continue building power for LGBTQ+ North Carolinians. And, of course, we want you to leave with those Ga(y)la memories—the outfit someone absolutely slayed in, the song that brought the room to life, the conversations, the laughter, and that one moment you think back on and say, “That was life.” We’re just days away, and the Ga(y)la is almost sold out. Get your tickets in the link in bio and come experience the joy with us! 📅 Saturday, September 19 📍 21c Museum Hotel Durham

This election season, equality is on the ballot. We’re getting ready to vote like our rights depend on it. For LGBTQ+ North Carolinians, this race is essential. Our elected officials will shape laws at every level for discrimination protections, trans healthcare, education, marriage and family rights, and LGBTQ+ visibility in schools and public institutions. This November, the ballot will include major federal, state and local offices. These include the U.S. Senate, all 14 U.S. House seats, the N.C. Supreme Court and three Court of Appeals seats, all 50 NC Senate seats, all 120 NC House seats, and various local offices, including judges, district attorneys, sheriffs, county commissioners and school boards. Early voting begins October 15. Make sure you’re registered to vote at https://vt.ncsbe.gov/.

North Carolina needs more LGBTQ+ leaders at the table. Are you considering running for office? Curious about public service? Want to know how to transform your leadership skills into political action? Come to Raleigh for LGBTQ+ Victory Institute’s FREE LGBTQ+ Public Leadership Summit and learn how you can run for office, serve your community, and lead authentically and openly as an LGBTQ+ North Carolinian. 📆 Saturday, October 24 ⏰ 1:00-5:30 PM 📍 Raleigh, NC During this free event, you’ll learn actionable tools and resources, network with LGBTQ+ leaders and elected officials, and meet like-minded people who are looking to create positive change throughout North Carolina. Our community deserves a voice at every level of government—and that starts with LGBTQ+ people in leadership. Our very own Equality NC Executive Director @eliazarposada will be there and so should you! Space is limited, so register today: https://rebrand.ly/ve6s8bj

We’re officially just 7 DAYS away from the Equality NC Ga(y)la! Next Saturday, we’re taking over 21c Museum Hotel in downtown Durham to celebrate 47 years of Equality NC — 47 years of organizing, advocacy, resilience, joy, and building LGBTQ+ power across North Carolina. And trust us: you’re going to want to be in the room. Come ready to celebrate our community, connect with people from across the state, and — of course — hit the dance floor. Every ticket and sponsorship also helps fuel Equality NC’s work to build a North Carolina where LGBTQ+ people can live openly, safely, authentically, and beautifully. 📅 Saturday, September 19 📍 21c Museum Hotel | Durham, NC One unforgettable night. 47 years of power. 🎟️ Get your tickets before you’re stuck watching everyone else’s recap: equalitync.org/events/gala-2026

The attacks on our communities don’t happen in a vacuum. They are the result of choices made by people in power. From targeting trans young people and undermining local protections to failing to fully protect communities from hate, MAGA extremism continues to shape policies that affect how LGBTQ+ North Carolinians live, learn, work, and move through our state. But 47 years of organizing has taught us something—when our communities come together, we build power. We’re counting down 47 ways MAGA extremism hurts North Carolina—and reminding ourselves why the fight for a North Carolina where all of us can live openly, safely, and authentically continues. For 47 years, Equality NC has fought back, organized our communities, and built LGBTQ+ power across our state. Help us keep that work going. 🏳️‍🌈 Give $47 today in honor of 47 years of Equality NC—and help power the fight for what comes next: https://equalitync.org/fight/

Greensboro and Salisbury, where ya at?! 👀🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ The Pride 2026 momentum across North Carolina is still going strong, and this weekend we’re doubling the Pride! This Saturday, Equality NC is showing up in Greensboro AND Salisbury to celebrate LGBTQIA+ joy, power, and community. If you’ve been looking for your sign to get involved, meet incredible people, and celebrate who you are—this is it. Here’s where you can find us Saturday, September 12: 📍 Greensboro Pride ⏰ 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM @ LeBauer Park 📍 Salisbury Pride ⏰ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM @ Bell Tower Green Don't just watch the recaps on your feed. Come see us, grab some swag, and help us keep fighting for fairness, inclusion, and equality across North Carolina! 👉 Want the ultimate insider experience? Join the team as a volunteer! Grab a Pride table shift here: https://rebrand.ly/pridevolunteer

Over the past year, anti-LGBTQIA+ lawmakers introduced bill after bill targeting our community — from trans healthcare and access to public spaces to LGBTQIA+ books and representation in schools. And we fought back. These bills didn’t become law. That didn’t happen by accident. It happened because LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians and our allies organized, spoke out, showed up, and refused to let our rights be taken without a fight. For 47 years, Equality NC has been building the power it takes to meet moments like this. And as we head into 2027 and beyond, we know the attacks aren’t stopping — so neither are we. When you give to our 47th Anniversary Campaign, you’re helping put organizers in communities, canvassers at doors, and advocates at the General Assembly fighting for a North Carolina where all of us can live freely and authentically. 47 years down. The fight continues. Join us: https://equalitync.org/fight/

Absentee voting has officially begun in North Carolina. That’s right — absentee ballots are going out, which means you don’t have to wait until Election Day to make your voice heard. LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians and our allies have the power to shape what happens in our communities, from our school boards and city halls to the General Assembly and the courts. Voting by mail? Make your plan now. 📬 Request your absentee ballot by October 20 at 5 PM 📬 Return it early — don’t leave your vote to the last minute 🗳️ Election Day is November 3 We know what’s at stake. Let’s show up.

14 DAYS. TWO WEEKS. IT’S ABOUT TO GO DOWN. Girls, gays, and theys — our two week countdown to the Equality NC Ga(y)la has officially begun! On September 19, we’re celebrating 47 years of LGBTQIA+ community all over North Carolina at the 21c Museum Hotel in Durham. 🎟️ Grab your tickets: equalitync.org/events/gala-2026/

60 days. One ballot. A whole lot at stake. Leaders elected this November will be making decisions that impact LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians from the General Assembly to our state’s highest courts. Equality is on the ballot, and we’re endorsing candidates who will fight for it. Learn about our 2026 pro-equality endorsed candidates and plan your vote: equalityncpac.org/2026-endorsements

Thank you to our 2026 Ga(y)la Silver Sponsors! Your support helps make this celebration possible — and, more importantly, fuels Equality NC’s work for LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians all year long. We’re proud to have you with us as we celebrate 47 years of community, advocacy, and unapologetic queer joy. Want to join us? There’s still time to grab your ticket and celebrate with us on September 19! 🎟️ Register now: equalitync.org/events/gala-2026

Our history is queer. Our history is Latino. Our history is still being written. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating LGBTQ+ Latino leaders who have helped build a more just North Carolina — organizing for immigrant rights, trans liberation, accessible healthcare, racial justice, and queer equality. Swipe to learn more about Alex Córdova, Cristina Morales, and our Executive Director, Eliazar Posada-Orozco Jr. — and the leadership, organizing, and advocacy that continue to move our communities forward.

In 19 days, LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians, allies, advocates, organizers, and friends from across the state are coming together in Durham for the Equality NC Ga(y)la. We’ll celebrate. We’ll connect. We’ll raise a glass to 47 years of making history — and raise the resources to keep making it. And yes, we fully intend to take over the dance floor. 💃 September 19 21c Museum Hotel | Durham Haven’t gotten your ticket yet? Consider this your sign. 🎟️ Tickets + sponsorships: equalitync.org/events/gala-2026

Join us on September 1st at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center in Asheville, NC to meet with local candidates and ask them questions! September 1, 2026 @ 6pm 285 Livingston St, Asheville, NC Register: https://rebrand.ly/b5af5pe

We're so proud to welcome Charlotte (she/her) to the team as our Executive Assistant. In her new role, she works closely with staff members to ensure our day-to-day operations are running smoothly and works directly with Executive Director Eliazar Posada to ensure our entire team is taken care of. When she's not hard at work for Equality NC, Charlotte is a full-time student at UNC-Chapel Hill. She's currently studying Psychology and Political Science. We're so excited to see Charlotte continue to grow with Equality NC and can't wait to see what this next chapter brings. Please join us in congratulating Charlotte on her new role!

47 ways MAGA extremism hurts North Carolina. Part 2. ➡️ Book bans. Classroom censorship. Attacks on DEI. Fewer protections for LGBTQIA+ students. And that’s only part of the story. Swipe through to see what’s happening to public education across North Carolina — and why sitting this fight out isn’t an option. 🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate 47 years of Equality NC with a gift today. Every donation helps power the fight ahead. 🔗 Give today at the link in our bio.

We’re honored to share that Equality North Carolina and our Executive Director, Eliazar Posada-Orozco, Jr., have both been nominated in this year’s Gayborhood Raleigh Reader’s Choice Award! Show some love for ENC and Eliazar by casting your ballot and celebrating the people and organizations making a difference in our LGBTQIA+ community. ● Voting closes August 30 ● One ballot per person ● Winners will receive Gold, Silver, and Bronze honors Vote here: https://s.surveyplanet.com/9b8g5zlu

10 years ago, Beyoncé wore our “Y’all Means All” shirt and lifted up Equality NC as one of the organizations doing the work to overturn HB2. A decade later, the fight for LGBTQIA+ equality in North Carolina is far from over. As we celebrate 47 years of Equality NC, we’re still fighting policies designed to push trans people out of public life, defending our communities against attacks on our rights, and organizing for a North Carolina where all of us can live openly and authentically. Back then, Beyoncé encouraged people to donate, show up, and get involved. We’re asking you to do the same today. 💜 Help power what comes next: https://equalitync.org/fight/

We’re heading to Cary for Pride Night with the NC Courage! Come hang out with us, cheer on the Courage, and celebrate queer and trans community in North Carolina — on and off the field. 📅 Wednesday, August 26 ⏰ 8 PM 📍 First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park | Cary, NC Bring your friends, wear your Pride, and we’ll see you there! 🎟️ Get your tickets: https://rebrand.ly/0814f6

We have a unique opportunity to make sure LGBTQIA+ North Carolinians are heard directly by the Governor’s Office! Join us for a Stronger NC Listening Session in Charlotte, hosted by the Governor’s Advisory Committee. Stronger NC brings together voices from across the state to help identify the needs of North Carolinians and strengthen the connection between our communities and state leadership. This listening session is a chance to share what’s happening in your community, hear from others, and help shape the conversations happening at the state level. Our very own Eliazar Posada-Orozco, Jr. (@eliazarposada) will be there, and we want our community in the room with him. 💙 🗓️ Thursday, August 27 @ 5:30–8 PM 📍 Charlotte, NC 🎟️ Register: https://rebrand.ly/qivsw6b

30 DAYS UNTIL THE GA(Y)LA! Girls, gays, and theys — our favorite night of the year is getting closer. On Saturday, September 19, we’re taking over 21c Museum Hotel in Durham for a night celebrating 47 years of Equality NC — and the community that keeps our movement going. Come celebrate our history, fuel the fight for LGBTQIA+ equality across North Carolina, and dance the night away with us. 🎟️ Tickets + sponsorships are available now: equalitync.org/events/gala-2026

LGBTQ+ rights are on the ballot this November, and direct conversations on the doorstep are one of our most powerful tools to build power and turn out voters. We’re hiring Part-Time Canvassers across Buncombe County and the Greater Asheville area to join our team on the ground! Role Highlights: Pay: $25 / hour (1099 contract) Timeline: August through Election Day (Nov 3, 2026) Location: Buncombe County & Greater Asheville area Help us connect with our neighbors, push back against harmful agendas, and protect our communities. 📲 How to apply: Scan the QR code in the graphic or click the link in our bio to submit your application today!

Charlotte, y’all showed OUT. We had such a great time celebrating community, joy, and Black LGBTQ+ power at CLT Black Pride last month. Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Equality NC table, talked with our team, and connected with us throughout the weekend. And we’re not done yet. Next up: Charlotte Pride! Come find Equality NC all weekend as we celebrate, connect with our community, and keep building power together across North Carolina. 📍 Charlotte Pride 🗓️ Saturday, Aug. 15 & Sunday, Aug. 16 ⏰ 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM We’ll see you out there, Charlotte!

We’re still buzzing from an incredible Advocacy Day. Here’s what you missed: ✅ 24 legislative meetings where we educated our reps on LGBTQ+ healthcare needs ✅ Conversations about everything from health outcomes for trans youth to HIV prevention and care ✅ Your reps agreeing that the now is the time for expansion of PrEP and PEP access in NC They can talk about our lives all they want, but they don’t see us until we show them our faces. “That is why we organize. That is why we advocate. And that is why we defend progress and demand justice, today.” @nmachiv @ncaidsaction @latinodeepsouth @aidsunited @equalityfed @viivhealthcareus

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