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In honor of November being Transgender Awareness Month, each week, we will be spotlighting trailblazers in the transgender/gender non-conforming community who are paving the way to a brighter, more inclusive future. 🏳️‍⚧️ First up, we're excited to keep spotlighting @bentleyforus's historic win on Tuesday night. Bentley is a nonbinary advocate with years of experience organizing for progressive causes in Georgia, including voting rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and labor rights. As Jeff Graham, executive director, said in our press release, "Bentley brings much more than just their identities to this work. As a longtime advocate and organizer, Bentley has already spent years working at the State Capitol and will be coming in as one of the most experienced freshman lawmakers in Georgia’s history." We are so excited to begin working with Representative-Elect Hudgins as we work towards a better Georgia where all of us can thrive.

Election season may have come and gone, but the work doesn't stop! Stay in the loop with it all by signing up for our monthly newsletter. Every month, The Compass rounds up the most important news, upcoming events, and opportunities to get involved. The November Compass is coming out tomorrow, so sign up now! Visit: www.georgiaequality.org/join

WE DID IT! After a historic night full of flipped seats and upset victories around the country, we are especially excited to share that the Georgia State House is poised to flip to a pro-equality majority for the first time in 22 years. This win is decades in the making and will reshape Georgia politics moving forward. A new world of possibilities just opened up at our State Capitol. Please take some time to congratulate all of our incredible endorsed candidates who flipped seats last night– from the state legislature, to the Cobb County Board of Education, we have so much to celebrate. Thank you, Georgia voters, for declaring loudly that enough was enough 💙 [Based on results as of 11/4. Final results to be confirmed by 11/9]

BREAKING: HISTORY MADE!! Tonight, Keisha Lance Bottoms became the FIRST pro-equality governor in Georgia's history, and became the first Black woman elected governor in the nation! While this is shaping up to be a historic night all around, we also want to take a moment to celebrate another win. Bentley Hudgins won their election in House District 90, making history as the first openly nonbinary transgender official elected to the State Legislature not only in Georgia, but across the deep south! “Bentley’s election is a reminder of the importance of transgender and nonbinary representation. When the state legislature already spends so much time debating policies impacting transgender and nonbinary people, having a leader with lived experience in the room to speak out is vitally important. But Bentley brings much more than just their identities to this work. As a longtime advocate and organizer, Bentley has already spent years working at the State Capitol and will be coming in as one of the most experienced freshman lawmakers in Georgia’s history,” said Jeff Graham, executive director of Georgia Equality.

TODAY is FINALLY Election Day! If you have not already voted early, polls will be open today until 7:00pm. We've already told you how high the stakes of this election are: the candidates we vote for now will shape the direction of our state, our policies, and our lives for at least the next four years. Now is the time to make our voices heard– to demand real solutions for real problems. See our endorsements: bit.ly/GEvotes Find critical voting info: mvp.sos.ga.gov Find all links through our bio! Let's finish strong, Georgia! Let's build a Georgia that works for ALL of us!

SAVE THE DATE: This year, Georgia Equality invites our community to gather for Hope for Tomorrow, a Trans Day of Remembrance and Resilience observance rooted not only in grief, but in the beauty, possibility, and power of trans life. Join us on Friday, November 20, as we gather to remember, create, eat, laugh, reflect, make art, build community, and imagine what comes next. Hope for Tomorrow is an invitation to hold grief and joy together, to honor those who should still be here by investing in those who are, and to celebrate trans people as we are: living, breathing, creating, loving, dreaming, becoming, and thriving. Please register for the event at: bit.ly/TDORR26 (#linkinbio)

TODAY is the final day of early voting for the 2026 general election! If you have not already voted early and are not able to today, you will need to do so on Election Day, November 3. We've already told you how high the stakes are for this election, so now it's time to get the job done. Current polls show close races, and none of us want to be wondering on November 4 if there was more we could've done to make a difference! Learn more about our endorsements: bit.ly/GEvotes Find voting info: mvp.sos.ga.gov Find all links through our bio!

What's the scariest story this Halloween? Four more years of status quo leadership, attacks on our rights, and being priced out of our basic necessities. TOMORROW, October 30, is the LAST DAY TO VOTE EARLY. Don't be wondering next week if you could've done more to change the outcome of this election. Vote like your life depends on it. See our endorsed candidates: bit.ly/GEvotes

It’s getting spooky in Georgia! But it doesn’t have to stay that way. Early voting ends TOMORROW! If you can’t make it early, Election Day is next Tuesday, November 3rd. You can find our full list of endorsed pro-equality candidates at our website! Happy voting and happy Halloween 🎃 #midterms

We are nearly to the finish line as this is the FINAL WEEK of early voting for the general election! Friday is the deadline to vote early! We've already told you how high the stakes of this election are: the candidates we vote for now will shape the direction of our state, our policies, and our lives for at least the next four years. See our endorsed, pro-equality candidates at: bit.ly/GEvotes Find early voting locations and your sample ballot at: mvp.sos.ga.gov Find all links through our bio.

Festival season isn’t over until the election is over, so the Georgia Equality team was out across the state today encouraging folks to make their voices heard! We had a great time at both Vota Fest in Lilburn and Savannah Pride! Thanks to our partners with @poder_latinx and @savannahpridecenter for having us 💙 Georgia, you have through Friday to vote early! Go vote! Find more info at bit.ly/GEvotes

Happening TOMORROW! Join Georgia Equality and our partners at @poder_latinx for Vota Fest! 🎶 Join us for music, art, culture, community resources, and early voting support. Already voted? Bring your voting sticker or a photo of it to check-in! RSVP: https://buff.ly/obmh9S4 ¡Mañana! ¡Únete a Georgia Equality y a nuestros aliados de @poder_latinx en el Vota Fest! 🎶 Acompáñanos para disfrutar de música, arte, cultura, recursos comunitarios y apoyo para votar temprano. ¿Ya votaste? ¡Trae tu calcomanía de votación o una foto para registrarte al llegar! #VoteEarly #Vota #Vote #PoderLatinx

Let’s Get the Scoop with @ruwa4georgia! Early voting is happening NOW! You can find our full list of endorsements on our website. Head to mvp.sos.ga.gov to find your poll location!

ICYMI: Yesterday, @ajcnews broke a story revealing that Rick Jackson, Republican nominee for governor, chairs the Board of Directors for a nonprofit organization which openly bans LGBTQ+ families from fostering children in need. This is an illuminating reflection of Jackson's values– and a warning for all of us of what kind of policies Jackson could support as governor. The stakes of this election are clear: we need a governor who will work for ALL Georgia families. We need @keishaforga. Read the full piece from the AJC through our #linkinbio.

Let’s Get the Scoop with @samsonforgeorgia 🍦 You can find our full endorsements list and voting guide on our website! 📲Follow to catch more from these conversations with pro-equality candidates and learn how they plan to create a safe, just and equitable Georgia for all Georgians!

A highlight from our time with @nikkiporcher, our proudly endorsed candidate for the next Labor Commissioner of Georgia! You can find our full list of endorsements through the Georgia Equality website and find your early voting location at mvp.sos.ga.gov! Early voting is happening NOW through October 30th and election day will take place on November 3rd!

Georgians turned out this week in record numbers to vote early in the general election, but we need to keep that momentum going! If you haven't already voted early, weekend voting will be happening statewide on these upcoming Saturdays, October 17 and 24! Sunday voting will also be happening in certain counties ONLY on October 18 and 25. To confirm early voting times and locations for your county, visit: mvp.sos.ga.gov To see our full list of endorsed candidates, please visit: bit.ly/GEvotes Find all links through our bio!

Let’s Get the Scoop trom some of our endorsed candidates! You can find our full endorsements list and voting guide on our website! 📲Follow to catch more from these conversations with pro-equality candidates and learn how they plan to create a safe, just and equitable Georgia for all Georgians!

ATTN: Savannah residents! Georgia Equality and Front Porch Improv Theatre invite you to Pride in Democracy, a nonpartisan early voting drive happening THIS SATURDAY, October 17 at Front Porch Improv Theatre! Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. We'll share quick, nonpartisan voter education (ID requirements and what's on your ballot), have light refreshments, and then carpool together to the Voter Registration Annex to cast our early votes. Register to attend through our #linkinbio!

TODAY is the first day of early voting for the 2026 General Election! You have through October 30 to cast your vote early, so make your plan to vote early now! As a reminder, the Board of Directors of Georgia Equality has issued its full slate of endorsements for the upcoming election on November 3. Learn more at: bit.ly/GEVotes All Georgians can visit their My Voter Page to find critical voting information such as your sample ballot and early voting locations: mvp.sos.ga.gov All links can be found through our linktree!

Rain or shine, we love celebrating National Coming Out Day at Atlanta Pride with you all!! 🌈💖 We celebrated our very own Grand Marshal, Noël Heatherland, and helped inform and mobilize pro-equality Georgia voters! Missed us in the parade? Swing by booths G10 and 11 until 7pm today at Piedmont Park!

LAST CALL! This is your last call to join Georgia Equality in the Atlanta Pride Parade as we march to get out the vote this weekend! The weather may try, but you can't rain on this parade! 🌦️🌈 Come weather it out with us as we mobilize Georgians to make their voices heard before early voting! RSVP through our #linkinbio to receive logistics on how to join us on Sunday

It's festival season and you know what that means: events galore! This month is jam-packed with things to do– from pride festivals to elections– but you can stay in the loop with it all by signing up for our monthly newsletter! Every month, The Compass rounds up the most important news, upcoming events, and opportunities to get involved. The October Compass is coming out tomorrow, so sign up now! Visit: www.georgiaequality.org/join

Thank you so much to all of our endorsed candidates and supporters who joined us last night at @butterandcreamatl in Roswell for Get the Scoop! We had a great night connecting these incredible, pro-equality candidates with our supporters to help them learn more information and find opportunities to get involved. To learn more about our endorsed candidates and to support their campaigns, please visit: bit.ly/GEvotes (#linkinbio)

REMINDER: TODAY is the deadline to update your voter registration or to register to vote in time for the November 3 general election!! ALL Georgians should take a moment to double check your registration at: mvp.sos.ga.gov (#linkinbio)

Atlanta Pride is quickly approaching and there's no better way to enjoy the parade than by taking part in it rather than watching from the sidelines! This year, Georgia Equality will be marching to get out the vote! We will also be celebrating Noël Heatherland, statewide organizing manager with Georgia Equality, who is being honored as a Grand Marshal this year. This is a special year with big electoral stakes, so we hope you will join us and help get out the vote! RSVP here to join us next Sunday through our #linkinbio.

Happening this weekend! Join Georgia Equality along with our partners at @humanrightscampaign, @gasafeschoolscoalition_gssc, and @smyrnapride for several events happening on school advocacy in Cobb County! On Friday, we'll be hosting a screening of Emmy Award-winning documentary, The Librarians, which shines a light on the growing battle over book bans, censorship, and the freedom to read. Then, on Saturday, we'll be having a conversation with Cobb County school advocates, local leaders and community members as we build action around school inclusion. You can register for both events through the links in our bio. We hope to see you in Cobb!

Been thinking all month about attending our Birdcage Drag Bingo nights at the @atlantaeagle? We still have ONE last chance for you to join us! Join us at 8pm TOMORROW at the Atlanta Eagle for a good time in support of a great cause! All money tipped to the queens will go to support the work of Georgia Equality. Come out, bring your friends & bring your $1s!

In case you missed it, our meet and greet with our 2026 endorsed candidates, Get the Scoop, is happening soon! Join us NEXT MONDAY at Butter & Cream in Roswell to get the inside scoop directly from our endorsed candidates while enjoying free ice cream. There will be plenty of sweet treats, good conversation, and maybe even a cherry on top! Check out the second graphic for a sneak peak at the candidates who are planning to attend. Please RSVP at: bit.ly/GAscoops (#linkinbio)

Team GA Equality is out in full force for @ahf_aidswalkatlanta5k in Piedmont Park this morning! If you haven’t already given to support our vital HIV advocacy work, TODAY is the deadline to do so! Please give now: http://www.aidswalkatlanta.org/goto/gaequality (#linkinbio) All gifts will be MATCHED, meaning your dollars will have an even greater impact!

Last call to support Team GA Equality! 🏃🏽‍♂️ THIS SATURDAY is AIDS Walk ATL and the deadline to support our vital work with the opportunity for give matching! During a time in which public health and HIV services are being systemically attacked and defunded, our presence as the leading local advocacy organization defending Georgians living with HIV has never been more important. Please register NOW to walk with us or support our team with a donation: www.aidswalkatlanta.org/goto/gaequality (#linkinbio)

It's finally here: AIDS Walk Atlanta is happening THIS SATURDAY! There's still time to join us and stand in support of Georgians living with HIV. Join our team for AIDS Walk ATL on Saturday, September 26 at Piedmont Park! By choosing to support Georgia Equality with your AIDS Walk Atlanta donation, all of the funds raised for us will be MATCHED. That means an even greater impact for the communities we serve! Walk with us by joining our team or support our work with a donation through our #linkinbio!

ATTN Macon-area folks! Next week, the Reproductive Freedom Act Campaign and Georgia Equality are joining forces in building solidarity between LGBTQ+ liberation and Reproductive Justice. Join us during Macon Pride celebrations on Thursday, September 24 at 2pm for an afternoon conversation rooted in education, community, and wellness. Please RSVP at: bit.ly/LGBTQ-RJ

Don't forget! Register now to join us for Get the Scoop, a meet and greet with our 2026 endorsed candidates! Come get the inside scoop directly from our endorsed, pro-equality candidates while enjoying free ice cream. There will be plenty of sweet treats, good conversation, and maybe even a cherry on top. Join us on Monday, October 5, from 6-8pm at Butter & Cream's Roswell location. Please RSVP at: bit.ly/GAscoops (#linkinbio)

Today is National Voter Registration Day! That means it's the perfect day to register to vote, check your voter registration, and make your plan to vote in the upcoming election! The deadline to update your voter registration ahead of the November 3 election is on October 5, so go confirm your registration now at: mvp.sos.ga.gov (#linkinbio)

Don't forget! There are still THREE more Wednesdays to join us! We'll be at the @atlantaeagle every Wednesday night in September starting at 8pm. Bring your friends and bring your cash for tips! All tips donated to the queens will go towards supporting Georgia Equality's vital work!

L'Shanah Tova! Georgia Equality wishes a happy and sweet New Year to all who are celebrating.

Stay in the loop with all things Georgia Equality by signing up for our monthly newsletter! Every month, The Compass rounds up the most important news, upcoming events, and opportunities to get involved. The September Compass is coming out tomorrow, so sign up now! Visit: www.georgiaequality.org/join

Georgia Equality is excited to share Get the Scoop, a meet and greet with our 2026 endorsed candidates! Come get the inside scoop directly from our endorsed, pro-equality candidates while enjoying free ice cream. There will be plenty of sweet treats, good conversation, and maybe even a cherry on top. Join us on Monday, October 5, from 6-8pm at Butter & Cream's Roswell location. Please RSVP at: bit.ly/GAscoops (#linkinbio)

Thank you to everyone who came to see us at @atlantaprideweekend this weekend, and thank you to the awesome volunteers who helped table the event with us! Despite the heat, we had a great time celebrating and sharing about the important work of Georgia Equality with attendees!

During a time of unprecedented attacks on public health, supporting our HIV policy work has never been more important. Georgia currently leads the country in new HIV diagnoses, meaning we play a vital role in the HIV response. As the leading state-based HIV advocacy organization in Georgia, your support of Georgia Equality through AIDS Walk ATL is helping build a brighter future for all of us. Please consider joining our team to walk with us or making a donation at through our #linkinbio. In 2025, we raised over $30,000 through AIDS Walk ATL, which allowed us to host bigger lobby days at the State Capitol. This mobilization helped to pass SB 195, a law making HIV prevention more accessible for all Georgians– a major accomplishment on top of other legislative wins. This funding also supported our work with the RxEACH Georgia coalition, where we work to dismantle barriers between vital HIV/AIDS resources and the communities that need them most. The impact of your support during AIDS Walk ATL is not theoretical– it has real, tangible impacts on HIV policy in the state of Georgia. Please consider supporting Team GA Equality at AIDS Walk ATL!

Thank you to all who joined us for our first Ruby Redd's Birdcage Bingo at the @atlantaeagle last night! There are still FOUR more Wednesdays to join us! We'll be here every Wednesday night in September starting at 8pm. Bring your friends and bring your cash for tips! All tips donated to the queens will go towards supporting Georgia Equality's vital work! Thank you to @ariejamesshots for the photos!

The Georgia Equality team spent the day doing a work retreat planning for how to be advocates possible for LGBTQ+ Georgians in 2027!

We are officially just ONE MONTH out from AIDS Walk ATL 2026!! 💥 This year, we will be celebrating our big legislative win which will expand access to HIV prevention, while raising money to continue our vital HIV advocacy work. By choosing to support Georgia Equality with your AIDS Walk Atlanta donation, all of the funds raised for us will be MATCHED. Walk with us by joining our team or support our efforts with a donation: aidswalkatlanta.org/goto/gaequality (#linkinbio)

September is quickly approaching, which means our Drag Bingo nights are coming soon! Plan to join us at the @atlantaeagle every Wednesday at 8pm in September for Ruby Redd’s Birdcage Bingo. The event is free to attend, and all money tipped to the queens will go to support the work of Georgia Equality. So come out, bring your friends, and bring your $1's!

Looking to get more involved in the work of Georgia Equality? We've got plenty of upcoming volunteer opportunities! Join us on our regular in-person volunteer nights in Atlanta, or help out by tabling with us at an upcoming festival! Please RSVP for any volunteer opportunities to noel@georgiaequality.org to get more information.

NEWS: The Board of Directors of Georgia Equality is proud to announce its full slate of endorsements for statewide office in the upcoming general election on November 3, 2026. Learn more at: bit.ly/GEvotes All Georgians should make sure their voting information is up to date at mvp.sos.ga.gov. Find all links in our bio!

Today, August 20, is Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day dedicated to calling attention to the disproportionate number of people living with HIV in the south. This disparity is caused by a number of factors– including systemic inequality, stigma, and misinformed policies. "In the South, we know how to hold pain and possibility in the same breath. We are the region most burdened by HIV, yet also the heartbeat of resilience, care, and cultural power. Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day isn’t just a date. It’s a declaration. A declaration that Black, Brown, queer, trans, rural, and working-class people in the South deserve access to life-saving prevention and treatment. That stigma must die before our people do. That silence is not an option when systems keep failing us," writes Kayla Quimbley-Young, HIV Policy Manager.

The election is coming quicker than you may think! October 5 is the deadline to update your voter registration in order to vote in the November election– that's just 48 days away! ALL Georgians should visit mvp.sos.ga.gov (#linkinbio) to double check that your voter registration is correct– especially if you've had any recent life changes like moving or a name change. Take a moment to ensure your voice can be heard by confirming your registration now!

This year, we will be celebrating our big legislative win which will expand access to HIV prevention, while raising money to continue our vital HIV advocacy work. By choosing to support Georgia Equality with your AIDS Walk Atlanta donation, all of the funds raised for us will be MATCHED. Walk with us by joining our team or support our efforts with a donation: aidswalkatlanta.org/goto/gaequality (#linkinbio)

The gay agenda is alive and well, divas! #sochic #kindachic

Save the date! Georgia Equality is so excited to share that drag bingo nights are BACK for the month of September! Plan to join us at the @atlantaeagle every Wednesday at 8pm in September for Ruby Redd’s Birdcage Bingo. The event is free to attend, and all money tipped to the queens will go to support the work of Georgia Equality. So come out, bring your friends, and bring your $1's!

NEWS: The Board of Directors of Georgia Equality is proud to announce its first round of endorsements in the upcoming general election on November 3, 2026. This round includes our endorsements for statewide office, State Senate, State House, and local races for Cobb, Fulton, and Gwinnett Counties. More endorsements may follow. Learn more at: bit.ly/GEvotes All Georgians should make sure their voting information is up to date at mvp.sos.ga.gov.

We're officially less than 2 months away from AIDS Walk ATL 2026!! 💥 This year, we will be celebrating our big legislative win which will expand access to HIV prevention, while raising money to continue our vital HIV advocacy work. By choosing to support Georgia Equality with your AIDS Walk Atlanta donation, all of the funds raised for us will be MATCHED. Walk with us by joining our team or support our efforts with a donation: aidswalkatlanta.org/goto/gaequality (#linkinbio)

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Let Kids Play Inclusive Field Day last week! This all-ages, all-gender event was the perfect joyful response to those— like the Supreme Court— who may seek to take away our opportunity to play with our peers. A big thank you to all of our amazing partner organizations who worked hard to bring this event together! 🩷🤍🩵

Happening next week! For a special volunteer night on August 5, we will be writing letters to advocate for the release of Pauline Binam, a Black LGBTQ+ woman who has already survived abuses while in ICE detention. We will have a variety of activities available to help, but the focus activity will be a letter writing night for Black LGBTQ+ migrants in detention including Pauline. Please RSVP to noel@georgiaequality.org as space is limited. #FreePauline

ICYMI: This week, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution highlighted the impact of Senate Bill 195, our newly passed law to expand access to PrEP and PEP for HIV prevention in community pharmacies. "By allowing pharmacists to prescribe PrEP directly, the new law removes several hurdles. While it does not solve every inequity, it can bring prevention closer to where people live, work, and need it most," writes Figueroa, a director at the Latino Commission on AIDS/Latinos in the South. Georgia Equality proudly facilitates the RxEACH GA Coalition and has advocated for the passage of PrEP expansion for many years. Read the piece through our #linkinbio.

Last call! TOMORROW is our all-gender, all-ages Field Day! Trans women, trans men, gender expansive people and those who love and support us are invited and encouraged to attend. Join us at Central Park in Atlanta on Thursday 7/30! Family fun zone starts at 6pm for all ages. Guardians are asked to attend with those under 18. More traditional field day games start at 7pm for those 18+. Register for the event at: bit.ly/let-kids-play

Don't forget! On Thursday, July 30, Georgia Equality is proud to host a joint training with the Atlanta EEOC Office focused on workplace rights, protections, and opportunities for LGBTQ and minority communities. All community members interested in workplace equity and justice should join this virtual event! Register now: bit.ly/eeoc-training (#linkinbio)

The team at Georgia Equality is finally settling back in after an inspiring week at the @equalityfed's annual Leadership Conference! This year, we explored beautiful Baltimore, MD, while also leading workshops about our work in Georgia. Our favorite part every year, though, is meeting with and learning from our incredible state-based partner organizations who are working across the country to advance LGBTQ+ equality. Thanks to all of our friends at #EqFed26 for the laughs and lessons shared! We can't wait to do it again next summer! 🩷

ATTN Macon-area folks! Next week, Georgia Equality is excited to host a community town hall in Macon for community members, healthcare professionals, pharmacists, advocates, and other stakeholders to discuss the future of HIV prevention in Georgia. Plan to join us on Wednesday, July 29 at the Marriott Macon City Center. Register at: bit.ly/macon-townhall (#linkinbio)

Don't forget! In response to last month's SCOTUS decision in BPJ and Hecox, Georgia Equality and partners are holding an all-gender, all-ages Field Day! Trans women, trans men, gender expansive people and those who love and support us are invited and encouraged to attend. Join us at Central Park in Atlanta on Thursday 7/30! Family fun zone starts at 6pm for all ages. Guardians are asked to attend with those under 18. More traditional field day games start at 7pm for those 18+. Register for the event at: bit.ly/let-kids-play (#linkinbio)

On July 30, Georgia Equality is proud to host a joint training with the Atlanta EEOC Office focused on workplace rights, protections, and opportunities for LGBTQ and minority communities. All community members interested in workplace equity and justice should join this virtual event! Register now: bit.ly/eeoc-training (#linkinbio)

Today is Non-Binary People's Day, a day to recognize and honor the unique experiences of non-binary people and to celebrate gender diversity. When so many are raised to believe that they must fit within the traditional gender binary, it is incredibly important to uplift non-binary visibility and to affirm non-binary identities, demonstrating that non-binary people are valid and deserving of love, affirmation, and support. Non-binary friends and siblings, we see you, we hear you, and we celebrate you this week and every week! 💛💜🖤

Pride month may be over, but we're still reminiscing over Evening for Equality 2026. Our photo album from the evening is now available, so you can join in on the fun! See our photos from Evening for Equality on our Facebook page or via our link in bio.

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Larry Pellegrini, a beloved mentor, trailblazer, and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community in Georgia. Larry made history as one of the first openly gay lobbyists at the Georgia State Capitol, paving the way for generations of advocates. Larry also became Georgia Equality's first political director in 1997. We are grateful to be a part of Larry's incredible legacy, and he will be sorely missed. Jeff Graham, executive director, issued the following statement in response: “It's with a heavy heart that I share the passing of Larry Pellegrini. For the past several years, Larry has worked with the Southern Poverty Law Center as a legislative advisor, though Larry's work at the capitol and advocacy within the LGBTQ+ community goes back decades. My earliest memories of Larry come from his time as a member of Queer Nation and the work they did to fight employment discrimination by Cracker Barrel. Larry’s leadership contributed to national attention to these discriminatory practices and helped to organize multiple demonstrations against the restaurant chain. One of my favorite memories of Larry was on Peachtree Street outside of the offices of the health department. While several of us blocked traffic in protest of inhumane HIV policies, Larry stood guard negotiating with police for our safety as we were dragged off to jail. Larry was the first political director hired by Georgia Equality in 1997. In that role, he helped to mentor me and as we organized a multi-year campaign that led to increasing state funding for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program. Larry was there as a trusted advisor and friend when I first came to Georgia Equality in 2008– introducing me to legislators and helping to secure funding for our voter engagement work during a critical election year. Trusted advisor. Mentor. Friend. That's how so many of us will remember Larry: with fondness and appreciation. Rest in power, dear friend.”

ACTION ALERT: Today, Georgia Equality joined partners in demanding the release of Pauline Binam. Pauline Binam is a 36-year-old Black migrant, survivor of domestic violence, and single mother who has lived in the U.S. for over 34 years. She’s been detained at Stewart Detention Center for nearly 6 months. Years ago, Pauline was detained at Irwin County Detention Center in Georgia, where she became one of the women subjected to medically unnecessary procedures performed by a physician contracted by ICE. Pauline had part of her fallopian tube removed without her consent. She courageously spoke out about what happened and provided testimony to federal agencies investigating abuses inside the detention center. After her release, Pauline survived years of severe physical, sexual, and emotional abuse in an intimate partner relationship. She ultimately secured a protective order against her abuser and obtained a U Visa Certification, recognizing her eligibility to apply for immigration relief as a survivor of violent crime. Today, despite surviving detention abuse, medical violations, and domestic violence, Pauline is once again facing the threat of detention and deportation. 📞 Take action: Call the Atlanta ICE Field Office today @icegov Call script available at: bit.ly/freepaulinetoolkit ➡ Sign the petition to #FreePauline at: bit.ly/paulinepetition #FreePaulineBinam #StopTheDeportation #BlackMigrantsMatter

Pride month may be over now, but there are still plenty of chances to get involved with community and give back! South Georgia residents can join our virtual volunteer night on July 15! Register for our south GA volunteer night at: tinyurl.com/GEJulyVolunteer (#linkinbio) For Atlanta locals, we're seeking volunteers to help support our Let Kids Play Inclusive Field Day on July 30! Then, our next monthly volunteer night will be on August 5. RSVP for Atlanta-based volunteer events to noel@georgiaequality.org.

AIDS Walk ATL is coming soon and we couldn't be more excited!! 💥 This year, we will be celebrating our big legislative win which will expand access to HIV prevention, while raising money to continue our vital HIV advocacy work. By choosing to support Georgia Equality with your AIDS Walk Atlanta donation, all of the funds raised for us will be MATCHED. Walk with us by joining our team or support our efforts with a donation: aidswalkatlanta.org/goto/gaequality (#linkinbio)

In response to yesterday’s SCOTUS decision in BPJ and Hecox, Georgia Equality, Trans Joy, Stonewall Sports, Georgia Voices United, This Doesn’t Define Me and Lambda Legal are holding an all-gender, all-ages Field Day! Trans women, trans men, gender expansive people and those who love and support us are invited and encouraged to attend. Join us at Central Park in Atlanta on Thursday 7/30! Family fun zone starts at 6pm for all ages. Guardians are asked to attend with those under 18. More traditional field day games start at 7pm for those 18+. Register for the event at: bit.ly/let-kids-play

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