Equality Virginia — Rise & Resist organizing event

Equality Virginia is hitting the road and hosting LGBTQIA+ Organizing Sessions to build power across Virginia! Time and again, when our community’s rights are threatened, we have resisted, organized, and built an intersectional movement that refuses to be ignored. It is going to take more of us this time to fight the villains we are up against. But we can do this!

Equality Virginia’s LGBTQIA+ Organizing Series brings together community members, advocates, and allies from across the state to discuss the everyday challenges and policy needs affecting LGBTQIA+ people.

During these events, you can expect to:
— Learn about the state of LGBTQIA+ rights in Virginia.
— Hear about Equality Virginia's advocacy & organizing goals for 2025 and 2026.
— Share your story about everyday challenges impacting you and our community!
— Find your place in the movement!
— Meet, build, and grow community together to fight back!

Part of the focus will be to listen & help inform Equality Virginia's 2026 legislative agenda based on the community's needs, and build local LGBTQIA+ organizing infrastructure. These regional conversations create space for sharing lived experiences, identifying key issues, and strengthening connections across communities.

Registration is now open and we hope you’ll join us to be part of the conversation and build power within our community!

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Fredericksburg – Mon, May 12 – RSVP NOW!

Alternatively, there's also a virtual event on Tuesday, May 27.

*Locations will be shared with registered attendees*