National Equality Action Team

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From our ancestors to generations to come, we promise to continue to fight for our freedom!

We celebrate being Black and proud, this and every day before and after it. ⁠ !

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Honoring the memories of the lives cut short at Pulse—and the many other LGBTQ+ people whose lives have been taken or forever changed by hate and violence—means taking action to .

the first Pride was a riot?

In June of 1969, LGBTQIA+/SGL people mounted resistance to harassment and criminalization during The Gay Liberation Movement into what we now call .

While we celebrate now, we are still fighting for equality and justice... EVERYDAY!
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Happy birthday, Harvey Milk! Milk was the first openly gay elected official in California history. He would have been 92 years old today.

Thank you to all the people who came before us and fought for the LGBTQ+ community. Thank you for your work, and how far we have come because of you.

To our transgender siblings: You are so incredibly valuable. Today, we celebrate you and the contributions to society. Happy Transgender Day of Visability!

"There is no thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives."

Happy birthday, Audre Lorde! Your focus on intersectionality continues to inspire us at NEAT.

Today we take time to acknowledge one of the worst events in human history. Among millions who were killed, one of the groups were gay men - marked by a pink triangle.

We at NEAT want to wish you all a happy Martin Luther King Jr day! Remember, every day.

Today is Stormé DeLarverie's birthday!

Mostly known for her part in the Stonewall Riots, DeLarverie was a biracial drag king whose performances influenced much of the New York City le***an scene in the 1950s and 1960s.

Hormone therapy linked to lower su***de risk for trans youths, study finds Gender-affirming hormone therapy is strongly linked to a lower risk of su***de and depression for transgender youths, according to the first large-scale study

LGBTQ+ 101 - What is the difference between bisexual and pansexual? Here, we dive into the meaning of both bisexuality and pansexuality and why they shouldn't be confused with one another.

Amy Schneider hopes "Jeopardy!" success will inspire "nerdy little trans kid" Engineering manager Amy Schneider's debut "Jeopardy!" episode aired during Trans Awareness Week, and she has since proved herself to be a formidable force.

Every day we are closer to a cure for HIV and AIDS! Today, educate yourself on the AIDS pandemic. Simple awareness can change the world.

From all of us here at the NEAT, we wish you a happy holiday season! No matter what you celebrate, let it be a fun and happy time!

Thank you for all the support you have given the National Equality Action Team throughout the years. We couldn't have done it without you.

Despite Senate divisions, now is a golden opportunity to pass the Equality Act Now is the time — and this is the Congress — to do everything we can to ensure LGBTQ people are protected no matter what zip code they call home.

The Call for Applications are open until November 22nd, 2021!


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OutRight Opens Call for Proposals to COVID-19 Global LGBTIQ Emergency Fund Designed to Increase Vaccine Access The global COVID-19 emergency presents tremendous challenges to LGBTIQ people, especially in places with deep poverty and weak health systems or government infrastructure. When a crisis hits “everyone,” the most marginalized become even more vulnerable. LGBTIQ people in many parts of the world c...

Why are related things being treated like swearing?

Disney’s text-to-speech TikTok voices censored words like "gay" and "le***an" Various q***r words were not allowed

“I’m grateful to the community members and organizations who were able to find the man responsible for this act of vandalism,” Brandon Wolf tells The Times

Pulse survivor helps locate the suspect accused of setting fire to Pulse memorial Authorities have charged Mark Henson with felony criminal mischief after a survivor led police straight to the suspect...

Today begins and we want to let our , nonbinary and gender non-conforming loved ones know we see you, this week and year-round, you are valid, and we join you in the fight for you to have all the rights as other people to live authentically 💙💖🤍

We'll continue sharing resources and content throughout the week, so be sure to keep an eye on all PFLAG National's social channels.

Congratulations Brian Michael Smith!

Brian Michael Smith is the first trans man to be named one of People’s Sexiest Men Alive "I’ve been called many things, this is a first," he said in response...

To all veterans - thank you for your service. It doesn't go forgotten or unappreciated.

“If anything, I feel stronger now than ever,” R.K. Russel says about coming out

R.K. Russell opens up about being Black and bisexual in the NFL — and how to make sports more inclusive - LGBTQ Nation Authentic Voices of Pride presented by Chevrolet Being Black and bisexual in America come with their own challenges, but for R.K. Russell, they've come with many blessings as well.

If you’re LGBTQ+ and in Virginia, our hearts are with you.

Virginians just picked a Trump-endorsed, anti-LGBTQ Republican as governor Glenn Youngkin opposes marriage equality and calls trans girls "biological males." He won by appealing to the worst instincts of the right in his state...

Congratulations to Beth Robinson! The continues to make history.
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Senate confirms Beth Robinson, the first out le***an U.S. circuit court judge Republicans opposed her appointment, grilling her in a hearing with questions like "How many biological sexes do you believe there are...

It's Solidarity Week! This week was created by GLSEN to build support systems for LGBTQ+ students and educators. In honor of the people in your life, look up and read up on some of the focus days!

Happy Intersex Awareness day!

Being is defined as having a body that "[does] not fit the typical definitions for male or female bodies". Today, take some time to learn about the millions of people who identify as intersex!

“We’re at a point where having the U.S. speak up and explain our own path to marriage equality could make a difference,”
- Mark Bromley

Democrats press Biden admin to lift embassy ban on discussing gay marriage More than 60 House Democrats are calling on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to lift the State Department's blanket ban on U.S. diplomats lobbying for gay