Garden State Equality

?????♀??? There is no queer equality without gender equality! Happy International Women's Day! ??♀?????? [ID: Over a purple and blue background is a purple woman symbol (♀?) with a globe inset in the circle. Across is the text: "International Women's Day." At the bottom is the Garden State Equality logo.] #NJ #NewJersey #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #IWD #genderequality #women

????????? THE EQUALITY SOIRéE IS TONIGHT! YOU CAN STILL GET A TICKET! ???????? ? Get a ticket before it's too late! >> https://gse.lgbt/soiree25 ? This year, we’re uplifting @outmontclair, @newarklgbtqcenter, and @aaogcnewark. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be given to each organization! ? [IDs:? ? 1: An attendee from the 2023 Equality Soirée smiles for the camera. They're wearing a black blouse with sparkly silver jewelry and nails. Their hair is in space buns. At the bottom is the logo and info about the event in the next slide.? ? 2: Flyer for the Equality Soirée. It is sparkly and includes following text: "An evening of glitz and glam celebrating how we're moving equality forward in New Jersey!? ? Friday, March 7, 7-10pm. Six26 Lounge, 128 Christopher Columbus Dr, Jersey City, NJ."? ? It then includes the organizations the event is supporting.]? ? #NJ #NewJersey #JerseyCity #NorthJersey #event

1?? ????? THE EQUALITY SOIRéE IS TOMORROW! ???????? ? Get your tickets at >> https://gse.lgbt/soiree25 ? This year, we’re uplifting @outmontclair, @newarklgbtqcenter, and @aaogcnewark. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be given to each organization.? ? [IDs:? ? 1: An attendee dances at the 2023 Equality Soirée. They are wearing an iridescent dress. At the bottom is the logo and info about the event, which is in the next slide.? ? 2: Flyer for the Equality Soirée. It is sparkly and includes following text: "An evening of glitz and glam celebrating how we're moving equality forward in New Jersey!? ? Friday, March 7, 7-10pm. Six26 Lounge, 128 Christopher Columbus Dr, Jersey City, NJ."? ? It then includes the organizations the event is supporting.]? ? #NJ #NewJersey #JerseyCity #NorthJersey #event

2??????? 2 DAYS UNTIL THE EQUALITY SOIRéE! ??????? Don't have plans for Friday? You can still get tickets to dance with us at Six26 Lounge & Rooftop in Jersey City! Get yours now! >> https://gse.lgbt/soiree25 This year, we’re uplifting the Newark LGBTQ Center, African American Office of Gay Concerns, and Out Montclair. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be given to each organization. [IDs: 1: Garden State Equality board member Franklin is kissed on the cheek by his husband at last year's Equality Soirée. At the bottom is the logo and info about the event in the next slide. 2: Flyer for the Equality Soirée. It is sparkly and includes following text: "An evening of glitz and glam celebrating how we're moving equality forward in New Jersey! Friday, March 7, 7-10pm. Six26 Lounge, 128 Christopher Columbus Dr, Jersey City, NJ." It then includes the organizations the event is supporting.] #NJ #NewJersey #JerseyCity #NorthJersey #event

We want to thank Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim for supporting trans youth AGAIN earlier this week by voting "NO" on Senate Bill 9. This bill would've banned transgender girls and women from being able to play on the correct sports teams. At a time when transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse people — students and athletes in particular —?are being attacked by the highest office in the land, your support is critical. [ID: Over a navy background in white and light blue text: "Thank you for supporting trans youth AGAIN!" Inset are portraits of Sen. Booker and Sen. Kim.] #NJ #NewJersey

This Thursday is the first of our two virtual safe spaces of restoration for Black and Brown women and those of similar genders next month, and you're invited!? ? Register now >> https://gse.lgbt/sherises ? "She Rises: A Virtual Gathering of Peace and Power for BIPOC Women" is about collective care and emphasizing ease and flow to restore ourselves in this moment.? ? WHEN: March 6 & April 28 ??7:30-8:30pm? WHERE: Virtual (RSVP for invite)? ? We're excited to have Shan Byrd and Amanda Adams co-facilitate these workshops!? ? [ID: Flyer for the event with the same text as the caption. Inset is a photo of three women of color sitting and laughing together.]? ? #NewJersey #NJ #women #BIPOC #womenofcolor

We’re fighting to protect gender-affirming care in New Jersey for people like Michelle. You can help. Learn more and get involved at: https://jerseytrans.care [ID: Over a dark blue background in white, light blue, and pink text: 1. "Because of my untreated gender dysphoria, I felt depressed and devoid of a personality. I finally came out in 2021 and sought gender-affirming care, leading me to become far happier. Gender-affirming care is medically necessary and must be covered by all health insurance providers so that transgender people like me can afford to receive the care that we need. — Michelle, Monmouth County." 2: The same text as the caption.] #NJ #NewJersey #jerseyfortranscare

PRIDE SEASON IS LESS THAN TWO AND A HALF MONTHS AWAY! Last year, we were able to attend 60+ Pride celebrations in every part of the state —?but only thanks to the help of everyone who told us about events! Help us attend even more this year at https://lnkd.in/e4njJqxd [ID: Over a navy background: "We want to celebrate Pride with YOU! Submit your events at gse . lgbt / prideevents25 ." Along the bottom is a halftone photo of two people holding hands and waving flags during the 2024 Asbury Park Pride Parade.] #NJ #NewJersey #NewJerseyEvents #SouthJersey #CentralJersey #NorthJersey #events

The Garden State Equality Action Fund is excited to welcome four new board members: - Jennifer Love Williams (she/her) - Jen Love Project - La'Nae Grant (she/her) - City of East Orange - Jason DeAlessi (he/him) - Fuerza Strategy Group - Dennis Rivell (he/him) - Foy Public Affairs Group Learn who makes up the rest of the board at https://lnkd.in/eUV4zzed. [ID: Grid of portraits of the individuals mentioned. Along the top is "Garden State Equality Action Fund welcomes four new board members!" and the Garden State Equality Action Fund logo.] #NJ #NewJersey

The Garden State Equality Education Fund is excited to announce updates to its board of directors: ? Longtime Board Chair Franklin Cumberbatch, Jr. (he/him), of A+E Networks, has stepped down and Paul Ashley (he/him), of Bristol Myers Squibb, has been voted to take his place. Franklin will continue to serve on the board. ? Four new members have also joined the board, including: - Braxton Fleming (he/him) - Stealth Bros & Co. - Allie Kachapuridze (they/them) - Kyowa Kirin - Leslie Farber (she/her) - Law Office of Leslie A. Farber - Harper Hall (he/they) - Ingredion Learn who makes up the rest of the board at https://lnkd.in/eUV4zzed. [ID: A grid of portraits of each of the individuals mentioned (except Franklin), with the text: Board Member Updates." Along the top is Paul and the text: Paul Ashley becomes new Board Chair and helps welcome exciting slate of new members to Garden State Equality Education Fund!" In the bottom left is the Garden State Equality Education Fund logo.] #NJ #NewJersey #nonprofit