VIDEO: 2012 gun violence survivor Kristene Chapa speaks at #WeAreOrlando vigil
"Having a gun pointed at you is an awful experience. Praying you will make it. Fearing you will not see your loved ones again. Knowing this is it, you are going to die."
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#SayTheirNames #WeAreOrlando
It’s more important than ever that we share their names, each of which has a lifetime of stories behind it.
June 14, 2016
#WeAreOrlando: Powerful images emerge as the world mourns Orlando tragedy
All around the world, people have come together in grievance, solidarity, and love.
June 13, 2016
Tony Lights Dim for Orlando Tragedy
With the tragedy that took place in Orlando's Pulse Nightclub sitting heavy in everyone's heart, host James Corden opened the 70th Annual Tony Awards ceremony with an emotional statement.
June 12, 2016
Find a vigil near you to honor victims and families in #Orlando
In the face of unprecedented loss, many are gathering in vigil, uniting together in the spirit of community, resiliency, and honor for those most affected by the large-scale losses of the mass shooting.
May 17, 2016
Nation's largest Latino organization cancels NC event to protest anti-LGBT law
The powerful Latino group National Council of La Raza announced May 17 that it has moved its 2016 Northeast/Southeast Affiliate Leadership Convening from North Carolina to Miami, Florida,
May 6, 2016
VIDEO: Powerful ad debuts featuring parents, their transgender kids
In light of the recent rise of anti-LGBT bills nationwide, Trans United has released a new ad entitled "Meet My Child" that humanizes transgender people
SIGN THE PETITION: Call on TN legislators to repeal HB 1840
HB 1840 allows counselors and therapists to refuse critical mental health services to LGBT people simply because of who they are.
May 3, 2016
2016 Bisexual Book Awards announced
The Fourth Annual Bisexual Book Awards includes readings by finalist authors in contention for awards, a presentation of bisexual comic book art, live music by local bisexual musicians, and the Bisexual Book Awards Ceremony.
April 29, 2016
Petition calls for ACC baseball tournament to be moved from North Carolina
North Carolina's HB-2 has been actively opposed by businesses, performers, advocates, and organizations because of its discriminatory nature.
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