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Sharing in Solidarity: Statement From the Texas Legislative Black Caucus
We stand in solidarity with the Texas Legislative Black Caucus who we work closely with during the Texas Legislative Session. These fierce leaders are committed to addressing the issues African Americans face across Texas and we are committed to working with all of them to fight discrimination, racism, and create real
LGBTQ Organizations Unite to Combat Racial Violence
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” Those words, written over 30 years ago by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, remind us that indifference can never bridge the divide of hate. And, today, they should serve as a call to action to all of
Equality Texas Statement on Passing of Supreme Court Plaintiff Aimee Stephens
Austin, Texas – May 12, 2020- Equality Texas, the largest statewide organization solely dedicated to securing full equality for LGBTQ Texans, today released a statement from CEO Ricardo Martinez on the death of Aimee Stephens, a Plaintiff in the Title VII Employment Discrimination Cases Pending Before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Equality Texas Releases Statement from CEO Ricardo Martinez Involving the Murder of a Transgender Woman in San Antonio
Austin, Texas – May 8, 2020- Equality Texas, the largest statewide organization solely dedicated to securing full equality for LGBTQ Texans, today released a statement from CEO Ricardo Martinez regarding the murder of a transgender woman in San Antonio. “We are devastated to hear about the act of violence suffered
Webinar: How to Support LGBTQ Youth, a Presentation with GLSEN Austin
Equality Texas and GLSEN Austin recently joined up to discuss the many efforts being made to ensure that K-12 schools are safe, inclusive, and affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ youth. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, we are now figuring out how to extend these supports beyond the physical school walls. Our Equality
Webinar: Protecting Yourself in a Pandemic — Know Your Rights as a Trans Person
The COVID-19 pandemic presents a series of unique challenges that may have long-term impact on transgender people and their families. The Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund has prepared a series of “Know Your Rights” guides for transgender and non-binary people who may have questions related to employment, housing, health