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Trans youth nationwide are under attack: 25 states have passed gender-affirming care bans. These awful bans have expanded beyond the South, so we’re taking our support national 🏳️⚧️
Today, we’re launching the Trans Youth Emergency Project. Get support: transyouthemergencyproject.o…
After Sammi was crowned Fairfield High’s Homecoming Queen, she faced hateful comments simply for being trans. But her classmates and teachers rallied around her, showing her just how loved and supported she is. Read more: lgbtqnation.com/2026/10/stud…
NEW: Grants for LGBTQ+ Wellness in South Carolina!
These grants are available to individuals, mutual aid groups, grassroots organizations, nonprofits, & community collectives that support LGBTQ+ people in SC. Apply now for a grant of up to $500: southernequality.org/caregra…
As attacks on LGBTQ+ communities rise, it can be hard to see a path forward. Hope persists, and people across the South are fighting for change 🏳️🌈 Read more about these pockets of hope: alabamareflector.com/2026/09…
The Lavender South is art, poetry, and essays by and for queer Southerners. Order your copy today at the link! Or– attend one of our launch parties in Asheville and Nashville and pick up your copy in person.southernequality.org/…
Everyday, our care navigators talk to parents who are wondering where they can turn for medical care and community resources for their child. These parents love their kids fiercly, and seeing their rights taken away, has a major toll. Read more: them.us/parents-trans-youth-…
If you are the parent of a trans child, we invite you to join our monthly support group for parents and caregivers. This is a space f to gather in community, especially those who are navigating accessing gender-affirming care for their kids. southernequality.org/tyeppar…
Hurricane Isaias made landfall last night as a Category 2 Hurricane, and has now been weakened to a post-tropical storm. We are sending support to those impacted by the storm. We encourage those across the Southeast to keep an eye on weather reports and be prepared. ❤️
Special delivery for LGBTQ+ youth! We send out hundreds of care packages every year to give LGBTQ+ young people a reminder that they are loved and supported no matter what. Thank you to every individual and small business who donated to make these care packages great this year!
When the unthinkable happens, our community’s greatest strength is our ability to pull together and support one another. The incident at Little River spurred a generation of activism in NC and we continue to work in their legacy today. Read the full story: theassemblync.com/news/cultu…
We are excited to announce that the first ever print edition of The Lavender South will be released this October! Pick up your copy at our Asheville launch party featuring music from our friend Leeda Lyric Jones.
Get your free ticket at the link: southernequality.org/LavSout…
We are hiring! Go to the link to learn more about the role and for intructions for how to apply. southernequality.org/about/j…
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ students at Texas A&M are asking the Fifth Circuit to block policies banning drag shows on campus. Drag is art, and LGBTQ+ students deserve the freedom to gather, create & express themselves. Read more:
courthousenews.com/lgbtq-stu…
Thanks to everyone who joined us at Blue Ridge Pride this weekend!
Photo Credit Emma Taylor McCallum for The Echo (slides 3-4)
The Trump Administration has formally rolled back the Title IX rules based on sexual orientation and gender identity, weakening discrimination protections for all LGBTQ+ students.
Read more about the full rules change here: advocate.com/politics/nation…
Every student has an equal right to an education free from harassment. If you are an LGBTQ+ student or parent of a student experiencing discrimination in the classroom, reach out to our Supportive Schools team for help advocating for your rights. buff.ly/z8fZ4ej
Glisten's National School Climate Survey is a national survey about LGBTQIA2S+ students’ experiences in school. If you’re eligible, take the survey here: glisten.org/nscs27
We can’t wait to see you at the Lavender South launch party in Asheville on October 15th! Join us at Daytrip from 6-8pm and see a live musical performance from singer-songwriter Brennan Page. RSVP to the free, 21+ event: southernequality.org/LavSout…
The Supreme Court of ND upheld their cruel ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth, leaving the state’s 2023 ban intact. We are so sorry to every family impacted by the ban & thankful to the brave plaintiffs + Gender Justice for fighting this in court.northdakotamonitor.com/2026/…
If your child has lost access to gender-affirming care following North Dakota’s ban, or due to another political attack on care, the Trans Youth Emergency Project is here to help. Get support: transyouthemergencyproject.o…
For trans immigrants in ICE custody, seeking safety in the US can become more complicated and cause more fear and trauma. Read this Marshall Project investigation that details stories of harassment, violence, isolation, and disrupted medical care ⬇️ themarshallproject.org/2026/…
