Equality North Carolina

About Equality North Carolina

Since its founding in 1979, Equality North Carolina has served as the oldest statewide organization in the country dedicated to securing rights and protections for the LGBTQ community. Based in Durham, NC, the organization is rooted in a powerful history of activism and community-centered work that emerged during the AIDS crisis and evolved through decades of dedicated organizing. Equality North Carolina is committed to ensuring that every North Carolinian sees themselves reflected in the movement for equality and justice, working to create a safer, more equitable world for all marginalized people. The organization's vision centers on building a thriving, liberated North Carolina where a powerful LGBTQ+ community is united in service of racial and social justice. At its core, Equality North Carolina uplifts the stories and experiences of queer and trans North Carolinians while recognizing that all oppression is interconnected. The organization operates from the belief that none of us are free until all of us are free, honoring and building power on the margins until the margins become the center. Serving the Durham community and beyond, Equality North Carolina brings together activists, organizers, and community leaders who understand that real change requires unity, strategic action, and a commitment to both long-term transformation and immediate progress. Through its work, the organization demonstrates that collective power and shared vision can reshape the landscape for LGBTQ rights and create meaningful, lasting change across North Carolina.

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