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Georgia's largest advocacy organization advancing fairness, safety, and opportunity for LGBTQ people and our allies. 🌈

Pride month may be over, but we're still reminisci 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 Lar 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 part 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 p 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 mo 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 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
BREAKING: This morning, the US Supreme Court issue BREAKING: This morning, the US Supreme Court issued a joint ruling on the cases of Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ, which question whether categorically excluding all transgender girls and women from participating on girls’ and women’s teams violates the Equal Protection Clause or Title IX.

In a 6-3 ruling, the Court decided to allow state-level bans on transgender athletic participation to stand.

In response, Jeff Graham, Executive Director of Georgia Equality, issued the following statement. Read the full statement through our #linkinbio.
Did you miss Evening for Equality? We kicked off t Did you miss Evening for Equality? We kicked off the night recapping our wins from 2026, and we're so excited to share those with you now.

You can still help us reach our $20,000 goal! Make your last minute gifts through our #linkinbio!
Have you been procrastinating something? We get it Have you been procrastinating something? We get it and we don't judge. But this is officially your LAST CALL to secure tickets to our annual gala, Evening for Equality, happening on Saturday!

Join us as we celebrate the defeat of all anti-LGBTQ bills in Georgia and the passage of an exciting new HIV prevention law, and as we gear up for the fights still ahead. 

Get your tickets NOW: georgiaequality.org/e4e2026 #linkinbio
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