Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 4:35 PM

What happened at the U.S. Supreme Court

What happened at the U.S. Supreme Court The decision makes clear that local governments can and should enforce LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination protections. Friends – We wanted to be sure you saw the news today from the U.S. Supreme Court in a…

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  Allison Scott, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

June 16, 2021 at 4:06 PM

How to give away $25K in 20 minutes

How to give away $25K in 20 minutes We’re going to keep up the emergency grantmaking for the rest of 2021 – because we know the need is there. John – Many communities across the South have been gradually reopening this spring and summer, but we…

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  Liz Williams, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

June 11, 2021 at 2:28 PM

Uplifting LGBTQ BIPOC creatives in the South

Uplifting LGBTQ BIPOC creatives in the South Art and storytelling have long played a powerful and central role in movements for social justice. John – We have all witnessed how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted art and artists – while we were …

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  Wynston Sanders, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 8:37 PM

Grassroots grants, emergency funds, and rapid response needs

Grassroots grants, emergency funds, and rapid response needs Quadrupling our goal to support LGBTQ Southerners Hey John – For years now, the Campaign for Southern Equality has promoted the concept of “organizational tithing,” giving out 10% of …

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  Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

June 4, 2021 at 7:01 PM

This Pride Month, we’re all in this together

This Pride Month, we’re all in this together $10,000 matching gift fundraising challenge John – The first-ever LGBTQ Pride parade in a small Southern town. Trail-blazing and visionary projects from BIPOC Southern artists and creatives. Hundreds…

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  Al Murray, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 3:54 PM

Exciting Pride Month partnerships!

Exciting Pride Month partnerships! Spicewalla, Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn, and Olde London Road! Friends – It's Pride Month – and we are so looking forward to celebrating with you! Pride is about reflecting on how far we've come on lived and leg…

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  Ivy Hill, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Trans & Queer Field Day in SC

Trans & Queer Field Day in SC Human trans pride flag, Kickball, essential services, and more Friends – I’ve been glowing all week from Sunday’s “Trans & Queer Field Day,” an event in Columbia, SC designed to celebrate the end of the 202…

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  Allison Scott, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

April 28, 2021 at 5:35 PM

Big day for LGBTQ equality in the Carolinas

Big day for LGBTQ equality in the Carolinas A win for transgender students in SC and an LGBTQ nondiscrimination ordinance passed! Hey y’all – Yesterday was a big day for LGBTQ equality in the Carolinas, and I wanted to be sure you didn’t miss t…

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  Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

April 27, 2021 at 7:39 PM

Wednesday: Trans and Nonbinary Community Care Space

Wednesday: Trans and Nonbinary Community Care Space Please join us to create some joy and hope in a community space. Hi there – It’s been a tough few months for trans and nonbinary folks across the country – but especially in the South, where a…

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  Ivy Hill, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 6:39 PM

New edition of ‘Trans in the South’ guide out now!

New edition of ‘Trans in the South’ guide out now! Trans in the South: A Directory of Trans-Affirming Health & Legal Service Providers. Friends – Every transgender person – no matter where they live – should be able to access the health car…

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

April 9, 2021 at 3:22 PM

Legislative whiplash in SC, NC, and AR

Legislative whiplash in SC, NC, and AR We can't lose the faith. Friends – I know: These past few weeks have been relentless as lawmakers nationwide, but especially in the South, attack the freedom and dignity of transgender young people. It’s …

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  Allison Scott, CSE · [email protected]

March 30, 2021 at 6:57 PM

Telling a different story about LGBTQ Southerners

Telling a different story about LGBTQ Southerners Can you help us sustain and elevate this organizing? Hey y’all –  In many ways it’s been a traumatic few years for transgender people in the South. Five years ago the NCGA passed the extreme and…

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  Adam Polaski, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

March 13, 2021 at 3:56 PM

Supporting trans youth across the South

Supporting trans youth across the South Wave of anti-transgender legislation being forced through many state legislature Friends – The past year has been hard on all of us – but it’s been especially challenging for young people, whose education…

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

February 18, 2021 at 6:38 PM

Best chance yet for federal LGBTQ protections

Best chance yet for federal LGBTQ protections Today lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the Equality Act. Hello John, For decades advocates of LGBTQ equality have been fighting hard for a comprehensive federal law protecti…

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  Wynston Sanders, Southern Equality Fund Organizer · [email protected]

February 4, 2021 at 8:06 PM

Now open: Grants for LGBTQ Southerners // Ahora abiertas: Las Becas para lxs Sureñxs LGBTQ

Now open: Grants for LGBTQ Southerners // Ahora abiertas: Las Becas para lxs Sureñxs LGBTQ Today we open a new COVID-19 Rapid Response Grant Round // Hoy estamos abriendo una nueva ronda de fondos  View this email in your browser …

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  Allison Scott, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

January 15, 2021 at 5:52 PM

A historic week for the country, and for LGBTQ North Carolinians

A historic week for the country, and for LGBTQ North Carolinians Share your story about why you care about passing LGBTQ protections in North Carolina? Friends – As advocates for social change, we often must hold two truths in our heads and in …

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

January 4, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Thankful for your support

Thankful for your support As the CSE team heads into the start of the new year, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Friends – As the Campaign for Southern Equality team heads into the start of the new year, I wanted to take a moment to …

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 3:45 PM

Asking because it’s so important

Asking because it’s so important That’s how we need to live out every year, not just times of crisis. Hello Friend, If your inbox is anything like mine, I know you’ve received a lot of messages asking for your support – and I know it can be ov…

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  Allison Scott, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 1:03 PM

What’s on deck for LGBTQ Southerners in 2021

What’s on deck for LGBTQ Southerners in 2021 There is much work to be done. And we’re ready. We need your support again in 2021. Hey there – With 2020 nearly behind us – and truly, the end can’t come soon enough year – I know that we’re all eag…

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  Al Murray, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

December 28, 2020 at 4:25 PM

2020 Impact on LGBTQ Southerners, by the numbers

2020 Impact on LGBTQ Southerners, by the numbers Here’s a by-the-numbers look at 2020 – take a look, then please consider clicking here to donate what you’re able: Friends, Thanks to the generosity of so many supporters, our team at the Campai…

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 7:58 PM

How you helped us pivot in 2020

How you helped us pivot in 2020 At CSE, we took all of the tools available to us and pivoted to meet the moment: Hello Friend,   As we head into the end of this challenging year, our team at the Campaign for Southern Equality is sending you and…

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  Al Murray, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

December 15, 2020 at 8:42 PM

There's no y'all without you <3

There's no y'all without you Sending love as we head into the home stretch of 2020 Hey there, Y'all means ALL – and there's no y'all without you.  We hope you take a second today to know that you matter to all of us at the Campaign for South…

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  Allison Scott, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Moving forward in North Carolina and celebrating Giving Tuesday!

Moving forward in North Carolina and celebrating Giving Tuesday! Donations from supporters like you is what helps to fuel our daily work, including this latest effort in North Carolina. Friends – Today, one prong of North Carolina’s House Bill …

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  Holiday Simmons, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

November 28, 2020 at 2:26 PM

It’s Indigenous Heritage Month! Watch CSE’s video series “Indigenous Wisdom from the Mountains”

It’s Indigenous Heritage Month! Watch CSE’s video series “Indigenous Wisdom from the Mountains” Watch videos from CSE’s visit to Cherokee, NC. Hello, Last month, staffers from the Campaign for Southern Equality traveled to the Qualla Boundary o…

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  Ivy Hill, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

November 19, 2020 at 10:09 PM

Transgender Awareness Week – and new report on Black Trans Southerners’ health experiences

Transgender Awareness Week – and new report on Black Trans Southerners’ health experiences New 13-page report from CSE and WNCCHS Friends – This week we came together as an LGBTQ community to celebrate Transgender Awareness Week, a national eff…

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 6:53 PM

In this together

In this together Every vote must be counted – and our work doesn't end there.  Friends, Over the past month millions of Americans came together to cast their ballots, and today, so many of us woke up knowing that we left it all on the field. Vo…

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  Adam Polaski, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Political participation from LGBTQ Southerners is essential

Political participation from LGBTQ Southerners is essential Remember: Every vote must be counted – that’s what a free and fair election is all about. Friends – It’s Election Day – and I know that you’ve probably been reminded dozens of times in…

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  Liz Williams, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

October 30, 2020 at 1:03 PM

Grants available for BIPOC LGBTQ Southern Artists!

Grants available for BIPOC LGBTQ Southern Artists! Do you know a great BIPOC and LGBTQ person in the South making art, or are you one yourself? Hi there –  For years the Campaign for Southern Equality has been proud to foster, highlight, and su…

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Channel your energy into action

Channel your energy into action Judge Barrett's confirmation will require us to work harder than ever to compel our elected officials to do the right thing. View this email in your browser Friends: We know many of you are upset about …

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

October 20, 2020 at 8:19 PM

Y’all Means All – especially now!

Y’all Means All – especially now! We would have rather said this over biscuits and coffee – but for now, we’ll say it over email: Friends – For the past two years in October, we've invited folks across the region to come together and break brea…

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  Leila Barazandeh, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 3:33 PM

One month away – what's your plan?

One month away – what's your plan? LGBTQ Southerners like us have the chance to #QueerTheVote in less than a month! View this email in your browser Friends – The election is a month away, and there’s a lot happening. We know you’ve be…

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  Wynston Sanders, Southern Equality Fund Organizer · [email protected]

August 26, 2020 at 6:54 PM

Apply now: Emergency Assistance Grants for LGBTQ Southerners // Abrir de inmediato: Solicitud para la beca de respuesta rápida

Apply now: Emergency Assistance Grants for LGBTQ Southerners // Abrir de inmediato: Solicitud para la beca de respuesta rápida Access the application here in English and Spanish // Obtenga la solicitud en inglés y español aquí View this email in your browser …

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

August 24, 2020 at 7:18 PM

New #BlackLivesMatter grants open – submit your nomination!

New #BlackLivesMatter grants open – submit your nomination! These grants are supported by a generous donation from East Fork Pottery. Hi there – Today the Campaign for Southern Equality reopened a special grant round to support and celebrate Bl…

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  Ivy Hill, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

August 8, 2020 at 2:11 PM

Trans folks who’ve faced healthcare discrimination?

Trans folks who’ve faced healthcare discrimination? Are you a transgender Southerner who has faced discrimination in a healthcare setting, especially in the past few months? Hi there – Transgender people living in the South know all too well the…

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  Al Murray, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

July 25, 2020 at 12:59 PM

Share your #QueerSouthernStories with us!

Share your #QueerSouthernStories with us! Share your favorite memories and moments about living your truth or organizing to build a stronger South! Friends – Last week our team at the Campaign for Southern Equality was honored to partner with t…

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  Ivy Hill, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 5:00 PM

BREAKING: We’re suing the Trump Admin to #ProtectTransHealth

BREAKING: We’re suing the Trump Admin to #ProtectTransHealth CSE is proud to be teaming up in a new lawsuit to challenge the Trump Administration’s egregious anti-transgender policy. Friends – I’ve been organizing for LGBTQ equality in the Sout…

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

July 2, 2020 at 7:39 PM

Next round of COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants now open

Next round of COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants now open Today, we're opening up another round of our COVID-19 Rapid Response Grant Program. Hello – People are shouldering a lot right now. We’re four months into a pandemic that has taken more than …

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 5:19 PM

Celebrating LGBTQ Pride – and 5 years of the freedom to marry

Celebrating LGBTQ Pride – and 5 years of the freedom to marry How 3 local businesses in Asheville, NC are creatively supporting the Campaign for Southern Equality. Friends – Today is the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court that affirmed…

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  Wynston Sanders, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 2:40 PM

Honoring Juneteenth by funding Black-led organizing efforts in the South

Honoring Juneteenth by funding Black-led organizing efforts in the South Nominate an inspiring project or organizing effort led by Black LGBTQ folks for a Southern Equality Fund grant! Nominate an inspiring project or organizing effort led …

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 3:04 PM

MAJOR Supreme Court victory

MAJOR Supreme Court victory It’s a historic day: The U.S. Supreme Court has recognized the fundamental equality of LGBTQ Americans. Friends – This morning, in a major victory for LGBTQ Americans, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed that Title VII o…

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

June 13, 2020 at 5:37 PM

Trump's HHS rollback and Healthcare resources for trans Southerners

Trump's HHS rollback and Healthcare resources for trans Southerners We know you’ve seen the news, and we know that it sends a scary message. That’s why we’re sending love and solidarity to trans folks across the South. Friends – Last night the …

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  The Campaign for Southern Equality Team · [email protected]

June 5, 2020 at 1:17 PM

Grief, anger, and action

Grief, anger, and action As a social justice organization in the South, we see and feel the harmful reality of racism and the deep violence of white supremacy every day. Hi all – Our team at the Campaign for Southern Equality is sending you lov…

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  Allison Scott, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

May 21, 2020 at 6:27 PM

Applications now open for COVID-19 Rapid Response Grant // Ya está abierta la solicitud para las becas de Respuesta Rápida COVID-19

Applications now open for COVID-19 Rapid Response Grant // Ya está abierta la solicitud para las becas de Respuesta Rápida COVID-19 We will give out $125,000 across the LGBTQ South over the next month // Daremos $125,000 durante el próximo mes View this email in your browse…

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

May 19, 2020 at 4:42 PM

An additional $125K in COVID-19 Rapid Response grants, starting this week

An additional $125K in COVID-19 Rapid Response grants, starting this week We’ve given out more than 425 Emergency Assistance Grants – checks of $100 to help people who have been impacted by the pandemic. Friends – Ever since the pandemic emerge…

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  Al Murray, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 7:50 PM

Amazing organizations on the frontlines of COVID-19 to support today

Amazing organizations on the frontlines of COVID-19 to support today #GivingTuesdayNow: Highlighting Frontline Grant recipients, critical community change-makers Friends – From the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve been blown away by so…

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  Adam Polaski, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

May 3, 2020 at 8:05 PM

Poetry reading from Eric Tran, romance & dating for trans folks, cooking class and more on The Front Porch this week!

Poetry reading from Eric Tran, romance & dating for trans folks, cooking class and more on The Front Porch this week! This week's virtual gatherings on The Front Porch! Hey there – It’s time for another round of virtual programming on The F…

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  Al Murray, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

April 26, 2020 at 9:57 PM

Queer parents meetup, LGBTQ organizing in Upstate SC, and more on The Front Porch

Queer parents meetup, LGBTQ organizing in Upstate SC, and more on The Front Porch This week's virtual gatherings on The Front Porch! Hey everyone – This week the Campaign for Southern Equality opened up our third phase of applications for COVID…

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  Allison Scott, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 6:29 PM

Reopening COVID-19 Rapid Response Grant Applications

Reopening COVID-19 Rapid Response Grant Applications My heart goes out to everyone hurting during this challenging time. View this email in your browser Apply / Aplicar Friends, Over the past few …

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

April 18, 2020 at 4:55 PM

The next round of COVID-19 grants

The next round of COVID-19 grants And this week's virtual gatherings on The Front Porch! Hi there – Good news: Since the last week of March, our team has disbursed $55,000 in grants to LGBTQ Southerners grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic. The…

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

April 12, 2020 at 8:29 PM

Showing up for LGBTQ Southerners during the pandemic

Showing up for LGBTQ Southerners during the pandemic Fill out our survey for The Front Porch here! Good afternoon,  I hope you’re enjoying a relaxing Sunday and, if you celebrate, a happy Easter. The past few weeks have felt like a time warp, …

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