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South Carolina H.5501 and the Fight for Marriage Equality

South Carolina H.5501 calls on the Supreme Court to reverse Obergefell v. Hodges. SC Equality — which won marriage equality in SC in 2014 — responds. Learn what's at stake and take action.

South Carolina H.5501: SC Equality Responds to the Threat to Marriage Equality

South Carolina H.5501 calls on the Supreme Court to reverse Obergefell v. Hodges. SC Equality — which won marriage equality in SC in 2014 — responds. Learn what's at stake and take action.

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The Fight for Dignity Is Happening Now: S.199 Returns February 18

On Wednesday, February 18 at 9:00 AM, the South Carolina Senate Education Committee will hold a follow-up hearing on S.199, the Senate’s anti-trans bathroom bill.

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Veronica Walters Tribute | Myrtle Beach LGBTQ Activist, T-Time Founder Remembered

Veronica Walters leaves behind a lasting legacy of advocacy, compassion, and leadership within the Myrtle Beach LGBTQ community and across South Carolina. Through her work founding T-Time and serving as a longtime board member of South Carolina Equality, she helped build support networks and visibility for transgender people throughout the state.

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Join us in our mission to advocate for LGBTQ rights and promote equality through legislative actions and education.

Promoting Equity, Living Proudly

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To secure equal civil and human rights for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender South Carolinians and their families.

SC Equality is dedicated to uplifting the LGBTQ community through education, outreach, and advocacy efforts across the state.

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The South Carolina Senate is moving on H.4756 — and a vote could happen soon.

This bill would impact students across our state.

📞 It takes 2 minutes to make your voice heard.

👉 Learn what’s at stake + how to contact your Senator
Click the link in our bio

Don’t sit this one out. Share this post and take action today.

Women have always powered the fight for equality.

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the leaders, advocates, and changemakers building a more inclusive South Carolina.

Women are organizing. Women are speaking out. Women are leading.

And together, we keep pushing equality forward. 💜

#WomensHistoryMonth #scequality #equalityforall #LGBTQEquality

Remembering Veronica Walters — a tireless advocate, T-Time founder, and beloved leader in the Myrtle Beach LGBTQ community. Her compassion and leadership helped build support networks and visibility for transgender people across South Carolina. Read our tribute and celebrate her legacy.

Learn more about Veronica by clicking the link in our bio.

South Carolina Equality testified against S.540 at a State House hearing where parents, educators, legal experts, and mental health professionals spoke out about the harm this bill could cause LGBTQ youth — yet the Senate subcommittee voted to advance it.

Read the full report and what this means for our community in our bio.

Alma & Marcy believe love is not just something you find. It is something you choose every single day. ❤️

Together for 12 years and married for nearly four, they have built a relationship rooted in commitment, resilience, and selfless love. Through joy and through challenge, they continue choosing each other.

For them, visibility is part of that love. Showing up authentically. Loving out loud. Reminding others that lasting LGBTQ+ love exists and thrives.

Marriage equality did not create their bond. It affirmed it.

And that affirmation matters, especially for couples who deserve to see themselves reflected, recognized, and protected in their own state.

Their story is proof that when we fight for equality, we make space for love to flourish openly.

Read more about Alma & Marcy and the history of marriage equality in South Carolina at the link in our bio.

#LoveWins #SCEquality #MarriageEquality #VisibilityMatters #ProtectLove

Yair & Rene have been together since 2012 and married since 2017, building a life rooted in joy, support, and community here in Columbia. ❤️

With their families, friends, and their pup Elio cheering them on, they spend their days traveling, camping, hiking, antiquing, and embracing the small moments that keep them connected.

“It’s a simple story,” they say. “But it’s ours.”

For LGBTQ+ couples in South Carolina, even that simplicity was once out of reach. The ability to love openly. To build a life without hiding. To be visible in your own community.

Marriage equality changed that.

Because advocates organized. Because couples stood up. Because SC Equality led the fight to ensure that love in South Carolina would be recognized under the law.

Visibility matters. Community matters. Fighting for the people you love matters.

Yair & Rene’s story is proof.

Read more about their journey and the history of marriage equality in South Carolina at the link in our bio.

#LoveWins #SCEquality #MarriageEquality #VisibilityMatters #ProtectLove

Chase & Michael met at a student government meeting during their freshman year at Anderson University in 2010, and they have been choosing each other ever since. ❤️

From navigating long distance and building their careers to welcoming their pup Paxton, affectionately known as “the Puglisher,” their journey eventually led to a surprise proposal in Lake Como and a beautiful Charleston wedding surrounded by love and support.

Moments like that wedding weekend did not happen by accident.

In South Carolina, marriage equality became possible because advocates organized, couples stood bravely in court, and SC Equality led the fight. We opposed discriminatory laws, pushed for fairness in the legislature, and stood at the forefront of the movement that made legal recognition a reality in 2014.

Chase & Michael’s love story is part of that legacy.

Their peace of mind.
Their ability to celebrate openly.
Their future together.

This is what we fought for.

Read more about their story and the history of marriage equality in South Carolina at the link in our bio.

#LoveWins #SCEquality #MarriageEquality #ProtectLove #ValentinesForEquality

“Love is our true destiny.”

For Symone & Beau, love isn’t accidental — it’s chosen, nurtured, and lived out loud every single day. It’s devotion. It’s elevation. It’s purpose.

Their marriage is rooted in something deeper than legality alone. It’s about showing up authentically, loving selflessly, and reminding the world that LGBTQ+ love is powerful, sacred, and lasting.

Marriage equality didn’t create their love — but it affirmed it.

And affirmation matters.

Their story is a reminder that love wins when it is seen, honored, and protected.

Read more about Symone & Beau — and the fight that made their love legally recognized in South Carolina — at the link in our bio.

#LoveWins #SCEquality #MarriageEquality #ProtectLove #ValentinesForEquality

Jess & Jess started as friends in Georgia — and built a beautiful life together here in Columbia. ❤️

They found community in the Midlands. They married surrounded by friends and family in the home they created together. They show up as advocates, neighbors, and proud fans cheering on the Gamecocks and Bulldogs.

And now, they’re preparing to welcome a baby later this year. 👶✨

This is what marriage equality made possible in South Carolina — not just a wedding day, but a life. A family. A future.

Their story is a reminder that love wins when community stands together.

Read more about Jess & Jess — and the fight that made their love legally recognized — at the link in our bio.

#LoveWins #SCEquality #MarriageEquality #ProtectLove #ValentinesForEquality

These are the faces of love in South Carolina. ❤️

Jess & Jess.
Chase & Michael.
Simone & Bouxe.
Yair & Rene.
Alma & Marcy.

Different stories. Different journeys. One powerful truth: love wins.

In 2014, marriage equality became law in South Carolina — but that victory didn’t happen by accident. It happened because people organized, advocated, and refused to accept a future where LGBTQ+ love was written out of the law.
SC Equality was at the forefront of that fight.
Today, these couples are building families, growing careers, traveling, raising pups (and babies!), and loving openly in the communities they call home. Their lives are proof that equality isn’t abstract — it’s personal.

This is what we fought for.

Read their stories and learn more about how marriage equality changed South Carolina forever at the link in our bio.

#lovewins #scequality #marriageequality #valentinesforequality #protectlovedones

Before “Love Wins” was a hashtag, it was a fight.

In South Carolina, marriage equality didn’t happen overnight. It took years of organizing, advocacy, and courage. SC Equality led the fight against Amendment 1 in 2006, continued pushing for fairness in the legislature, and stood alongside couples who demanded dignity under the law.

And in November 2014, love became legal in our state.

This Valentine’s season, we’re honoring the couples whose lives were forever changed — and reflecting on what that victory truly meant: a South Carolina where equal means everyone.

Love wins. Because we fought for it.

Read the full story and explore our Love Wins campaign in bio.

#LoveWins #SCEquality #MarriageEquality #ProtectLove #ValentinesForEquality

📣ACTION ALERT: Take action now to protect trans South Carolinians! Lawmakers are trying to pass a bill that would make it impossible for gender marker changes on identity documents outside of a few restrictive scenarios.

TAKE ACTION
1. Send a letter to the Senate Medical Affairs Committee at the link in our bio
2. Pack the room on Thursday, February 12th at 9 AM in Gressette room 105 for the subcommittee meeting
3. SPREAD THE WORD

Black History Month is a time to honor the leaders, organizers, and truth-tellers who shaped our world. It’s also a reminder of an essential truth: there is no LGBTQ+ history without Black history.

From Marsha P. Johnson to Bayard Rustin and James Baldwin, Black LGBTQ+ leaders have always been at the heart of the movement for liberation and equality.

This Black History Month, we’re honoring that legacy—and recommitting to the work ahead.
👉 Read our latest blog: Black History Is LGBTQ+ History

Link in bio.

#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackLGBTQHistory #LGBTQEquality #Intersectionality #SCEquality

H.4756 passed the SC House today with amendments, but the fight is not over. One more reading remains before the bill moves to the Senate. We will continue showing up, speaking out, and fighting for trans students across South Carolina.

Link in bio.

🚨 TAKE ACTION NOW 🚨

Two identical bills — S.199 and H.4756 — are moving through the SC legislature and target transgender students in schools and colleges. These bills invite harassment, fear, and discrimination.

👉 Send a message, show up if you can, or tune in live. Our voices matter. Link in bio

Please join us in welcoming Christine Simmons to the SC Equality Board of Directors! 🌈✨

Christine is a community organizer, activist, and former mayoral candidate known for her inclusive leadership, deep commitment to equality, and passion for advocating for women and LGBTQ+ communities. With decades of experience and a heart for service, she brings powerful perspective and leadership to our work statewide.

🔗 Learn more about Christine and her journey—link in bio.

Two bills — H.4756 and H.4757 — are moving at the State House and could affect students, schools, and families across South Carolina.

We’re breaking down what these bills do, why they matter, and how to engage in the process.
Learn more and take action. Link in bio.

We pay attention. We stay informed. We act when it matters.

📢 ACTION ALERT

H. 4757 puts LGBTQ+ youth in danger by forcing outings, censoring schools, and ending confidential care. This bill would require educators to disclose sensitive information to parents, discourage inclusive education, threaten student support groups, and eliminate access to confidential healthcare for minors. For many LGBTQ+ youth, these changes increase the risk of harm, isolation, and mental health crises.

South Carolina schools should be places of safety, trust, and support, not fear and surveillance.

Join us at the subcommittee hearing on Tuesday, January 20th at 10 AM in room 110 of the Blatt Building (on Statehouse grounds).

✏️ Take action today at the link in our bio!

H.4756 is a dangerous bill targeting transgender students and disrupting our schools. 🏫⚠️ Your voice matters—write lawmakers, show up at the State House on Jan. 14, or tune into the livestream.

🔗 Take action: scequality.org
#StopH4756 #TransYouthDeserveBetter #SCPolitics

We’re thrilled to share that @jamestojames, Executive Director of South Carolina Equality, has been named to the @postandcourier / @freetimessc Empowerment List 🎉

As the Post and Courier notes, James has been a crucial force in Columbia’s political and cultural fabric — from leading major Pride efforts to showing up when it mattered most in city hall. Now, as Executive Director of SC Equality, his advocacy is entering a powerful new chapter.

This recognition reflects not just past impact, but the future we’re building together: stronger advocacy, bolder leadership, and a South Carolina where LGBTQ+ people can live openly, safely, and with dignity.

Congratulations, James — the work ahead is big, and we’re just getting started. 💜🏳️‍🌈

The House passed a dangerous healthcare ban targeting transgender youth. This bill would criminalize care that families and doctors rely on. The Senate can still stop it.

Tell your Senators to OPPOSE this ban. Link in our bio.

#ProtectTransYouth #StopTheBan #HealthcareFreedom #SCEquality #EqualityMatters

We are overwhelmed with gratitude today. Because of you, SC Equality raised $6,680 this Giving Tuesday — and thanks to a generous matching donor, your impact doubled to $13,360! 💙🌈

To everyone who gave, shared their story, volunteered, amplified our message, or simply showed up… thank you. Visibility has a cost, but your support reminds us that resilience absolutely has a future in South Carolina.

We’re especially grateful to Patti O’Furniture and Kenya Pleaser for shining a spotlight on this work and helping us share the importance of equality in our home state.

Your support powers our advocacy, strengthens our community, and ensures equality stays at the table. We couldn’t do this without you. 💙

Thank you for making this a truly incredible Giving Tuesday.
#GivingTuesday #ThankYou #Gratitude #SCEquality #LGBTQSC #PowerEquality #VisibilityMatters #ResilienceHasAFuture #EqualityForAll #SouthCarolinaLGBTQ

Tonight we had the honor of being joined by @kenyapleaser, South Carolina’s very own and now a cast member on Season 18 of @rupaulsdragrace. Kenya reminded us why visibility matters, why representation changes lives, and why community is what makes South Carolina home.

Kenya shows the power of living boldly as a proud, queer black man, the importance of having support behind you. That’s exactly what SC Equality works for every day: a South Carolina where being visible doesn’t come at a cost, and where resilience is something we build together.

✨ This is our FINAL CALL for Giving Tuesday.
✨ All donations made before midnight are MATCHED up to $10,000.
We’re currently at $7,000 — and we need YOU to help us reach the finish line.

If you believe in visibility…
If you believe in representation…
If you believe in a South Carolina where equal means everyone…

➡️ Give boldly tonight. Your gift is doubled.

Let’s finish strong. Let’s fund equality.

#GivingTuesday #SCEquality #PowerEquality #VisibilityHasACost #ResilienceHasAFuture #KenyaPleaser #DragRace #SouthCarolinaLGBTQ #SupportLocalLGBTQ #GiveToday #DoubleYourImpact

Visibility changes lives.

Today we’re uplifting the stories of educators, performers, neighbors, parents, and advocates who show us what courage looks like in South Carolina.

Their stories remind us that visibility has a cost, and that resilience takes all of us.

Your Giving Tuesday gift is matched, helping us protect LGBTQ+ rights, support youth and families, and show up where it matters most.

Give now to double your impact — link in bio.

#scequality #lgbtqsc #givingtuesday #give

Giving Tuesday begins at midnight, and we are ready to lift up the stories, voices, and resilience of LGBTQ+ South Carolinians.

Every gift will be matched up to $10,000 thanks to a generous supporter.

Your impact is doubled. Your commitment powers equality all year long.

Join us for a powerful day of community, courage, and giving.

✨ Visibility Has a Cost. Resilience Has a Future.

#SCEquality #LGBTQSC #EqualityForAll #VisibilityMatters #ResilienceHasAFuture #GivingTuesday #DoubleYourImpact #ProtectLGBTQRights #SCNonprofits #CommunityPower #showupforjustice

“Come as you are.”

David, a minister and a powerful voice in our community, reminds us that love is the starting point for real change. When we lead with love, we create room for people to show up fully as themselves and be embraced with dignity and compassion.

As we head into Giving Tuesday tomorrow, David’s message is the reminder we need. Our movement is strongest when every person feels welcomed, seen, and valued. Your support helps us build a South Carolina where everyone has a place at the table and where love and equality guide the work ahead.

💙 Join us tomorrow for Giving Tuesday.
Show up, give, share, and help us power a future where equal means everyone.

👉 Link in our bio to learn more about our campaign.

Today, on World AIDS Day, we honor the lives lost, uplift those living with HIV, and recommit to building a South Carolina where dignity, care, and compassion guide how we show up for one another.

The HIV epidemic is not just a story of illness. It is a story of community, activism, resilience, and love. LGBTQ+ people have always been on the front lines of this work, caring for one another when systems failed and fighting for the progress we now rely on.

But the fight is not over. Stigma, unequal access to care, and discrimination still harm people living with HIV in South Carolina. Today, we remember the past by taking action for the future.

💙 Learn, support, share, and stand with us as we work toward a state free from stigma and full of compassion.

“Visibility is permission.”

Daya Carter, a local performer and powerful advocate, reminds us that when we show up proudly and authentically, we make space for others to do the same. Visibility becomes more than being seen — it becomes an invitation for someone else to feel safe, comfortable, and whole.

Daya leads by example. They use their voice, their art, and their presence to show our community what it looks like to live boldly and without apology. Their reminder is simple but profound: who we are has the power to empower someone else.

This Giving Tuesday, you can help expand that impact.
Your donation supports the advocacy, outreach, and community work that makes visibility possible for LGBTQ+ people across South Carolina. And right now, all gifts are matched, doubling your impact.

💙 Visibility has a cost. Resilience has a future.
Give today to power equality.

👉 Link in bio

#SCEquality #GivingTuesday #VisibilityHasACost #ResilienceHasAFuture #VisibilityMatters #LiveAuthentically #LGBTQSC #DayaCarter #QueerVisibility #LeadByExample #PowerEquality #SupportLGBTQVoices #SouthCarolina #EqualityForAll #CommunityStrength #DoubleYourImpact #LGBTQAdvocacy #BeTheRepresentation
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“No action is too small, because action leads to power.”

Belle is a super-volunteer, a community powerhouse, and someone who shows us that showing up looks different for everyone. Some people volunteer. Some share resources. Some tell a neighbor. Some donate. All of it matters.

Belle reminds us that every act of care, every moment of visibility, every step toward equality is part of building a stronger, more resilient LGBTQ+ community in South Carolina.

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to show up in the way that feels right for you. Volunteer. Share this message. Talk to someone who needs to hear it. And if you’re able, give today.
All donations made before Giving Tuesday are matched, doubling your impact.

💙 Visibility has a cost. Resilience has a future.
Show up with us. Give today.

👉 Donation link in our bio.

#SCEquality #GivingTuesday #VisibilityHasACost #ResilienceHasAFuture #ShowUpForEquality #NoActionTooSmall #LGBTQSC #CommunityPower #VolunteerForEquality #PowerEquality #LGBTQAdvocacy #SupportLGBTQYouth #TogetherWeRise #SouthCarolina #DoubleYourImpact #EqualityForAll #LGBTQCommunity #SCVolunteers

“Community is all about showing up for one another.”

Eboni, founder of Bubblee Mixologist, knows what it means to bring people together. Whether it’s for a celebration or a cause, she creates spaces where people feel seen, welcomed, and visible — and that is the heart of community.

Eboni reminds us that showing up matters. It matters in our neighborhoods, in our workplaces, and especially in the moments when LGBTQ+ people need to know they’re not alone.

This Giving Tuesday, you can show up too.

Every donation made before Giving Tuesday is matched, making your gift twice as meaningful. Your support strengthens our advocacy, fuels our outreach, and helps us build a South Carolina where everyone feels seen.

💙 Give today. Double your impact. Power equality.

👉 Link in our Bio!

“Love is the most important tool we have to change the world.”
Madi, a 3rd grade teacher and 2025 Miss South Carolina Volunteer, reminds us that who we are is shaped by the people who love us — and for her, that includes her two dads who taught her how to lead with compassion, courage, and pride.

Madi is many things: a teacher, an advocate, a volunteer, a daughter. And this Giving Tuesday, she reminds us that we are all many things — neighbors, family, friends, and sometimes strangers — connected by our shared belief in a more loving and inclusive South Carolina.

Your Giving Tuesday gift powers our work to reach more young people, more families, and more communities with the message that equality, visibility, and resilience matter.

💙 Help us reach our Giving Tuesday goal.
Give today — and help us reach as many people as possible.

👉 Link in bio to make your matched gift.

#scequality #GivingTuesday #VisibilityHasACost #ResilienceHasAFuture #MissSCVolunteer #SouthCarolina #LGBTQSC #LoveMakesFamilies #EqualityForAll #PowerEquality #TeachersForEquality #DoubleYourImpact #SupportLGBTQYouth #QueerFamilies #SCCommunity

“We all know that policy is personal.”

Talia’s words echo loudly in front of the South Carolina State House — a reminder that the decisions made inside these walls shape the lives, futures, and safety of LGBTQ+ people across our state.

At SC Equality, we show up here every day making sure equality is at the table. We meet with legislators, share our stories, and fight for a future where LGBTQ+ South Carolinians are protected, valued, and heard. This is where visibility becomes action — and where resilience becomes our path forward.

Your bold gift powers this work. It fuels our advocacy, strengthens our presence in the State House, and ensures the voices of our community are impossible to ignore.
And right now, thanks to a $10,000 Giving Tuesday match, your impact is doubled.

🌈 Visibility has a cost. Resilience has a future.
Give today to power equality.

👉 Learn more and make your matched gift here: Link in our bio

“All students deserve to be represented. Their whole identities respected. And they deserve to show up as themselves.”

Jack’s message is a reminder of why creating welcoming and affirming spaces for young people matters now more than ever.

At SC Equality, we’re committed to building those spaces—through education, outreach, and by connecting youth, families, and communities to the resources they deserve. Your gift enables us to reach more people, deepen understanding, and help create a South Carolina where every young person feels seen, supported, and safe.

💙 Double your impact today with our $10,000 Giving Tuesday match.

➡️ Check our bio to learn more about SC Equality and how you can support this campaign.

#SCEquality #GivingTuesday #VisibilityHasACost #ResilienceHasAFuture #LGBTQYouth #AffirmingSchools #WelcomingSpaces #LGBTQSC #PowerEquality #LGBTQResources #SupportLGBTQYouth #SouthCarolina #EducationAndOutreach #DoubleYourImpact #communitysupporters

Visibility has a cost — but today, your gift has 2x the impact. 🌈✨

We’re officially launching SC Equality’s 2025 Giving Tuesday campaign: Visibility Has a Cost. Resilience Has a Future. This year, we’re lifting up the stories, courage, and strength of LGBTQ+ South Carolinians who show up every day, even when visibility is not easy.

And we’re starting with incredible news: Every donation made between now and 11:59 PM on Giving Tuesday (Dec 2) will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000.
Your $50 becomes $100.
Your $100 becomes $200.
Your $1,000 becomes $2,000 for equality in South Carolina.

Join us as we share community stories all week—from educators, leaders, families, advocates, and neighbors across our state.

👉 Click the link in our bio to learn more!

#givingtuesday #SCEquality #VisibilityHasACost #ResilienceHasAFuture #PowerEquality #LGBTQSC #DoubleYourImpact #GiveForEquality #SouthCarolina

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the transgender and gender-nonconforming lives taken by anti-trans violence. We remember their names, their stories, and their light — and we recommit to protecting the living.

TDOR is a solemn reminder that visibility often comes at a cost. Transgender people, especially Black and Brown trans women, continue to face disproportionate violence, discrimination, and erasure. But today is also a call to action: to stand together, to speak truth, and to build a South Carolina where every trans person can live openly, safely, and authentically.

Join us in connecting with community, attending local vigils — including the Harriett Hancock Center’s observance at the State House — and honoring those we have lost with love, solidarity, and purpose.

Visibility matters. Resilience matters. Together, we power equality.

#TransDayOfRemembrance #TDOR #TransLivesMatter
#TransRightsAreHumanRights #ProtectTransYouth #LGBTQ #SCEquality
#EndTransViolence #PowerEquality #VisibilityMatters #Resilience

Today is the Runoff Election — and every vote matters.

SC Equality is proud to endorse Julie Lumpkin, a champion for LGBTQ+ safety and inclusion in Columbia.

She’s up against Peter Brown — the councilmember who voted to repeal the city’s conversion therapy ban.

We cannot go backward. Your vote today protects progress and sends a clear message that discrimination has no place in our city.

➡️ Find your polling place: scvotes.gov → “Find My Polling Place”

🗳️ Polls are open — go vote for Julie Lumpkin today!

#VoteForEquality #SCEQualityEndorsed #ProtectLGBTQRights #ColumbiaSC #RunoffElection

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to marriage equality — meaning the freedom to marry the person you love remains protected and recognized nationwide! 💍❤️

This decision reaffirms what we already know: Love is love. Equality is non-negotiable.

Let’s celebrate this victory for every LGBTQ+ couple and family whose love shines bright across South Carolina and beyond. 🌈✨

#LoveWins #EqualityForAll #SCEquality #LGBTQ #MarriageEquality

Local elections and special elections are happening today — and every single vote makes a difference in shaping our communities.
✅ Find your polling place and make your plan to vote here: https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login...
🏳️‍🌈 Today, let’s show up and make our voices heard for equality, fairness, and our future.
#VoteSC #PowerEquality #scequality #VisibilityMatters #ElectionDay

Today, on National Coming Out Day, we honor the power of living authentically and unapologetically. 🌈 Coming out is a deeply personal journey. It takes courage, resilience, and community. Whether today is the day you share your truth or you are holding space for others, know that you are valid, you are loved, and you belong.

Visibility changes lives. Together, we create a South Carolina where everyone can live freely and proudly. 💜

#NationalComingOutDay #SCEquality #LiveAuthentic #YouBelong #LGBTQIA #ProgressPride #LoveIsLove

Pride Month may be coming to a close, but our fight for equality and celebration of LGBTQ+ community continues every single day. Pride is not just a moment in June — it is a movement rooted in visibility, joy, and resistance. We need to keep showing up, speaking out, and supporting one another all year long. Let’s build a South Carolina where Pride lives 365 days a year and where equal truly means everyone. 🏳️‍🌈💪

#PrideAllYear #SCEquality #LGBTQSouthCarolina #EqualMeansEveryone #QueerJoy #lgbtq #lgbtqrights #pridemonth #pride #ProtectTransRights

Today marks 10 years since the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed what we have always known: love is love. The decision in Obergefell v. Hodges ensured marriage equality across the nation and brought long-overdue recognition to LGBTQ+ families. This anniversary is a reminder of how far we have come and how much more there is to protect. SC Equality is proud to keep fighting for a future where equal means everyone

#equalmeanseveryone #marriageequality #loveislove #lgbtqrights #lgbtq #pridemonth #lgbtqpridemonth #lgbtqpride

URGENT: Columbia is one vote away from repealing its conversion therapy ban

Last week, City Council voted 4 to 3 to move forward with the repeal. Tomorrow is the second reading of the repeal. This is our last chance to protect LGBTQ youth from dangerous and discredited practices that every major medical association has condemned.

📍 Tuesday, June 24 at 3 PM
📍 Columbia City Hall – 1737 Main Street

We need the community to SHOW UP, SPEAK OUT, and urge council to vote NO on repeal. If you live or work in Columbia, your voice is critical.

📢 Contact the council members who voted to repeal:
✉️ Mayor Daniel Rickenmann – Mayor@columbiasc.gov
✉️ Peter Brown – peter.brown@columbiasc.gov
✉️ Will Brennan – Will.Brennan@columbiasc.gov
✉️ Edward McDowell – Edward.McDowell@columbiasc.gov

Do not stay silent. Let them know we are watching, and we will not back down. Columbia must protect ALL its residents.

Tomorrow at 4 PM, Columbia City Council will consider repealing the 2021 conversion therapy ban that protects LGBTQ+ youth. SC Equality is calling on all allies to attend the meeting, call your council members, and make your voices heard. Let’s keep our city safe and affirming!

#SCEquality #ProtectLGBTQYouth #ColumbiaSC #LGBTRights #LoveIsLove #EqualityForAll #KeepTheBan #PrideSC #LGBTQAdvocacy

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve reached the halfway point of our $3,000 Give OUT Day goal—thank you for every gift that has brought us this far! Did you know SC Equality led the charge in South Carolina recognizing same-sex marriage in 2014? Your support fuels our work defending LGBTQ rights, educating communities, and creating safe, affirming spaces across the state. We still need your help to cross the finish line before midnight—every dollar you give today brings us closer to defending policies like Columbia’s conversion therapy ban and expanding vital workshops in towns large and small. If you believe equal truly means everyone, please give now and share this message with friends and family. Together, we’ll ensure LGBTQ South Carolinians have the resources and visibility they deserve.

#GiveOUTDay #SCEquality #LGBTQSC #Pride2025 #equalmeanseveryone #ProtectOurCommunity #VisibilityMatters #lgbtq

Today is Give OUT Day — a national celebration of support for LGBTQ+ nonprofits! Your gift of $30 fuels SC Equality’s work defending rights, educating communities, and creating safe, affirming spaces across South Carolina. Every contribution helps us monitor local legislation, host workshops, and amplify LGBTQ voices statewide. Donate now to keep the momentum going and show your pride in action! Link in bio.

#GiveOUTDay
#PrideMonth
#SCEquality
#LGBTQSouthCarolina
#SupportLGBTQ
#EqualityForAll
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Pride Month is here! SC Equality stands proud as we celebrate the resilience and diversity of LGBTQ South Carolinians. This June, we raise our voices, champion inclusion, and work tirelessly to protect and uplift our community through legislative advocacy, educational programs, and outreach events. Whether you are part of the community or an ally, your support fuels progress and visibility across the state. Tune in to learn more about our advocacy, education and outreach, and ways to get involved.

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Today kicks off the 2023 legislative session at the South Carolina State House. We need to be honest, with such a high number of far-right, anti-equality officials in both the SC House and SC Senate, we're going to face a tough road this session.

Yet, if we come together, rally our friends and family, and organize against the harmful bills we know our opponents are going to introduce, we can surprise these extremists and protect South Carolina for everyone.

Via the link in our bio, find your legislators and push them to protect LGBTQ+ rights and to commit to building a South Carolina that's equal for everyone.

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