For us, at Georgia Equality, it’s a big week– twenty-five years ago this week, in 1995, Georgia Equality became an officially recognized organization with the Georgia Secretary of State’s office. Help us celebrate by chipping in $25 now!

In a time when our very sexuality was considered a felony offense, and the promise of broad nondiscrimination protections and marriage equality were considered unattainable, a group of Georgians came together to stand up for all of us. Ed Stansell. Cherry Spencer-Stark. Brad Wilkinson. Aida Rentas. Charles Gossett. These are the founders listed on our original filing. We have all been a part of what they started 25 years ago, and that’s how we’ve come so far. Each of us has pushed a little each day and what we’ve accomplished together is truly amazing.

This year has been turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic, and our plans for the 25th year with it. So, today we have an important announcement to make– our annual gala, Evening for Equality, will not happen as it usually would. We always enjoy the chance to gather and celebrate, so this year, I hope you’ll enjoy the series of online events we put together just as much and continue to #InvestInEquality. Keep an eye out for more information on these in the weeks to come.

We have so much to celebrate, and so much left to fight for. With your help, the next 25 years for Georgia Equality will be its best yet! Join me today and invest in equality!