FreeState Justice

?? A Word for Our Honoree ?? We are thrilled to honor Harold J. Phillips, MRP, the Deputy Director of Programs for NMAC, as the recipient of our prestigious Carlton Smith Advocacy Award! Join us at HIV Pathway to Progress on January 17, 2025, at Baltimore Center Stage, as we celebrate Harold’s incredible contributions to advocacy and the fight against HIV. ? It will be a day of education, inspiration, and celebration that you won’t want to miss! ??? Get your tickets now—link in bio! #HIVPathwayToProgress #AdvocacyAward #HaroldJPhillips #CarltonSmithAward #EducationAndInspiration #BaltimoreEvents #FreeStateJustice

A longtime supporter has heard our communities’ need for more services, so she has pledged to DOUBLE all donations given before Giving Tuesday on December 3rd! We can do this together! Make your donation to FreeState Justice today and see it go even further with this dollar-to-dollar match of up to $20,000! Your support for our organization is valuable now more than ever as it will directly fund the free legal services, legislative advocacy, and resource programs LGBTQ+ Marylanders need to thrive. Click here https://lnkd.in/gKyMVcnZ, give today, and watch your donation get doubled as we fight together to make this state inclusive for all!

**???? Early Bird Tickets for the Jazz Brunch End in THREE DAYS! ????** ?? **Saturday, December 7th** ?? ** Lexington Market, Baltimore Room** Discounted tickets for the FreeState Justice Jazz Brunch are ON SALE NOW! Prepare for an afternoon of holiday fun featuring an open bar (with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks), delicious food from local vendors, a silent auction, and performances from some of the best jazz musicians in Maryland! Early bird tickets are available until THIS SATURDAY, November 23rd, get yours here! https://lnkd.in/eixPi6rB ??

Today, FreeState Justice commemorates Trans Day of Remembrance. This is a day to honor the Trans members of our LGBTQ+ community who came before us. Whose lives were lost to the systemic issues of violence that have affected our communities for generations and who were subjected to the discrimination we still see now. We celebrate their memory not only today but every day as we encourage everyone to learn from their Pride. This Day of Remembrance comes at a particularly tenuous time for our Trans community. The last few months saw more than $225 million spent on anti-LGBTQ+ election ads, with the vast majority targeting the Transgender community. This kind of speech fosters prejudice, negatively affects public perception, and can lead to increases in the violence we have worked so hard to end. It was heartbreaking to see these ads, yet it has inspired us to fight even harder to ensure that Trans folks — not only in Maryland but in this entire country — have what they need to live with authenticity and respect.

**???? Get Ready to Sleigh! ????** ?? **Saturday, December 7th** ?? ** Lexington Market, Baltimore Room** Tickets for the FreeState Justice Jazz Brunch are ON SALE NOW! Prepare for an afternoon of holiday fun that will feature great food, amazing music, and our silent auction! This auction will feature items from businesses across Maryland like season passes to local theaters, tours of some of this state’s best breweries, and even special signed items from Maryland's biggest sports teams being up for bid! Early bird tickets are available until November 23rd, get yours today here https://lnkd.in/eixPi6rB ?? Interested in providing an item for our silent auction and having your organization be promoted at the Jazz Brunch? Then send an email to [email protected] today!

This year, give to Maryland’s Transgender community. Our transgender community’s well-being extends beyond election cycles and politics. FreeState Justice fights daily to defend the rights of transgender Marylanders, using our legal services, social service navigation, community education, and advocacy to protect their right to live authentically. Regardless of the election outcome, the LGBTQ+ community remains at the forefront of discussions locally and nationally. FSJ’s work is only possible with the support of advocates like you. By supporting FreeState Justice, you are making a powerful statement defending LGBTQ+ equality and a significant step towards safeguarding the rights of LGBTQ+ people in Maryland. As we prepare for Giving Tuesday on December 3rd, we encourage you to donate to our life-saving work which provides for thousands of transgender locals each year. Become a part of the fight today — donate using the link in our bio.

?? Get Excited! ?? We're thrilled to announce that Episode 1 of the "HIV Pathway to Progress" Podcast is going LIVE on November 21st, 2024 ! ???? ?? Episode 1: The History of HIV Criminalization Join us for an enlightening conversation with our special guest, Jada Hicks (she/her), Senior PJP Attorney. Jada earned her Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law, where she was certified in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from North Carolina State University. Don’t miss this deep dive into the history and implications of HIV criminalization. Stay tuned for valuable insights, advocacy, and awareness! ?? Follow us for updates and tune in for Episode 1! #HIVPathwayToProgress #PodcastLaunch #HIVAwareness #CriminalizationHistory #JadaHicks #Advocacy #CivilRights #TuneIn

TOMORROW! Get Ready for a Free Legal Clinic with FSJ and Gordon Feinblatt! FreeState Justice is thrilled to host a Name & Gender Designation Clinic with local law firm, Gordon Feinblatt! Our fantastic teams are here to offer FREE assistance completing the paperwork necessary to seek a name and gender designation change! This FREE clinic will take place TOMORROW, Tuesday, November 12th, from 2pm to 5pm. There's still time to pre-register — click here https://lnkd.in/gX_Nycbg to save your spot today!

Celebrate 15 Years of FREE Legal Services with FreeState Justice! ?? **Saturday, December 7th** ?? ** Lexington Market, Baltimore Room** Tickets for the FreeState Justice Jazz Brunch are ON SALE NOW! This year’s event is a celebration of FreeState Justice — in it’s many iterations — providing Marylanders with pro bono legal services for 15 years! Prepare for an afternoon of fun and festivities as we commemorate this huge milestone, and get ready to hear about our plans for the next 15! Early bird tickets are available until November 23rd, get yours here: https://lnkd.in/eixPi6rB

This year, give to Maryland’s Transgender community. Our transgender community's well-being extends far beyond the confines of election cycles. FreeState Justice fights every day to defend the rights of transgender Marylanders, using our legal services, social service navigation, community education, and advocacy to protect their right to live authentically. Regardless of the election outcome, the LGBTQ+ community remains at the forefront of national discussions; with our rights, progress is under threat. FreeState Justice’s work is only possible with the support of advocates like you. By supporting FreeState Justice, you are making a powerful statement defending LGBTQ+ equality and a significant step towards safeguarding the rights of LGBTQ+ people in Maryland. As we prepare for Giving Tuesday on December 3rd, we encourage you to donate to our life-saving work which provides for thousands of transgender locals each year. Become a part of the fight today — donate using the link in our bio.