Equality New York Buffalo Chapter

It is with great sadness that the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System announces the passing of Library Director John Spears following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 51.

Donations can be made in John's memory to the Freedom to Read campaign.
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Library Director John Spears passes at 51 Celebrate the legacy of John Spears, remembered for advocating for library funding and intellectual freedom.

Rest in power, John!
John was a fierce advocate for open access to literature and fought against censorship efforts. He spoke at our rally this past spring for the Freedom to Read Act and Open Shelves Act.
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Buffalo United June 21 rally and march flyer - graphic is of a raised fist in front of the Buffalo skyline with organization logos along the bottom, text reads "BUFFALO UNITED RALLY AND MARCH FOR FREEDOM AND LIBERATION NIAGARA SQUARE SATURDAY JUNE 21 11AM"

Join us this Saturday June 21 at 11am at Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo for the next Buffalo United Rally and March! Learn more at linktr.ee/buffalounited

Ken-Ton School Board members sitting in front of the Ken-Ton School District seal

We are at the Ken-Ton School Board meeting with district residents in support of open access to books and knowledge in our schools - send a letter to your representatives in Albany today to prevent book bans in NYS!
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Join us tonight at the Ken-Ton School Board meeting and send a letter today to your representatives in Albany opposing book bans!

Tell our reps in Albany to step up for the LGBTQIA2S+ Community! With all that's happening in DC, one of our strongest firewalls is that we live in NY, and NY doesn't make space for bigots. We have strong and robust protections for our community, but we need stron...

It's the last week for the scheduled legislative session in Albany - take a moment to send a letter supporting LGBTQIA2S+ rights in NY, including two bills that will stop book bans at schools and libraries!
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Group photo of some of the members of the Justice and Liberation Bloc of the Buffalo Pride Parade

Look for us today in the Buffalo Pride Parade marching with our friends in the Justice and Liberation Bloc!

Two of the bills our representatives in Albany are considering will stop book bans if passed - send a letter in support today!
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Please also join us at the next Ken-Ton School Board meeting on June 10 at 6pm at Kenmore High to push back on these proposed book bans!

Tell our reps in Albany to step up for the LGBTQIA2S+ Community! With all that's happening in DC, one of our strongest firewalls is that we live in NY, and NY doesn't make space for bigots. We have strong and robust protections for our community, but we need stron...

The federal budget proposal is also proof that what NY needs is Healthcare for All - send a letter today for S3425/A1466 and other state-level bills that will strengthen and support our community!
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Healthcare for everyone, but particularly for trans people, will be devastated by the federal budget. The Senate has the power to stop this harm before it begins - contact Schumer and Gillibrand TODAY!
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Photo of the cover page of EQNY's agenda for 2025 Equality New York's LGBTQI+Advocacy Day

Photo of a panel of speakers at the lobby day in front of an auditorium audience

Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal speaking before the auditorium audience

We are in Albany today for Equality NY's annual LGBTQI+ Advocacy Day!

Cover art for the 2025 Buffalo Pride Parade Justice & Liberation Bloc. Graphic is of a gender non-conforming person holding a sign that reads "BUILD SOLIDARITY AN INJURY TO ONE IS AN INJURY TO ALL" in front of a light pink, hot pink and yellow rainbow. Further graphics are of the logos of participating organizations as of May 2, PUSH Buffalo, Clean Air, 1199 SEIU, Buffalo Irish Liberation Society, and Equality NY's Buffalo Chapter. Additional text reads "2025 JUSTICE & LIBERATION BLOC BUFFALO PRIDE PARADE, SUNDAY 06-01, LINE-UP ARRIVE BY 10AM VEHICLES MUST REGISTER ON ORGANIZATION SIGN-UP AND ARRIVE BY 9AM BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE LOTS R14 AND R13 ORGANIZAITON SIGN UP BY MAY 19 INDIVIDUAL SIGN-UPS OPTIONAL HTTPS://LINKTR.EE/BFLOJUSTICEBLOC"

Clean Air and other Buffalo-area membership-based organizations and labor unions will be marching together in the Buffalo Pride Parade! Sign up your group or register individually at this link - linktr.ee/bflojusticeb...
@eqnybuffalo.bsky.social @1199seiu.org

Social groups coming together for rallies despite varied focuses Advocacy groups may be evolving to increase collaboration for growing number of rallies, even if their primary focuses normally differ.

Advocacy groups may be evolving to increase collaboration for growing number of rallies, even if their primary focuses normally differ.
#LGBTQIA #Rally

yeah there's a direct through line between this ruling and anyone who bought that hogwart's game that trans people got screamed at for suggesting we boycott

Tell our reps in Albany to step up for the LGBTQIA2S+ Community! With all that's happening in DC, one of our strongest firewalls is that we live in NY, and NY doesn't make space for bigots. We have strong and robust protections for our community, but we need stron...

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at Niagara Square this evening!
Please take a moment to send a letter to your representatives in Albany now in favor of Equality NY's legislative platform.
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WE'RE OUT OF THE CLOSESTS AND IN THE STREETS - AND NEVER GOING BACK! A rally for LGBTQIA2S+ Rights Join us on Tuesday April 15 from 4:30-6pm for a rally to raise awareness and support for Equality NY's 2025 statewide policy platform, and to bring together WNY's LGBTQIA2S+ community to rally for our...

Join us TONIGHT TUESDAY 4/15 at 4:30 at Niagara Square!
Weather looks like ~45F and windy, but no rain at that time!
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Join us tomorrow Tuesday April 15 at 4:30 at Niagara Square! Rally will wrap at about 5:30 to get everyone out of the rainy cold and we will then meet-up at Cafe 59 to continue our conversations. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

WE'RE OUT OF THE CLOSESTS AND IN THE STREETS - AND NEVER GOING BACK! A rally for LGBTQIA2S+ Rights Join us on Tuesday April 15 from 4:30-6pm for a rally to raise awareness and support for Equality NY's 2025 statewide policy platform, and to bring together WNY's LGBTQIA2S+ community to rally for our...

One week from today we will gather at Niagara Square - register today for email updates!
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my offer to america: we bring woke back

Everyone knows at least a few trans folk - if you don't think anyone in your life is trans, odds are you have friends and family who don't feel safe enough with you to their whole selves.
Make the space - be open with acceptance and affirmation! #TDOV

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Graphic is a sky blue background overlaid with text and graphics of EQNY Buffalo's logo, a progress pride flag, and a raised fist. Text reads @eqnybuffalo https://linktr.ee/eqnybuffalo WE'RE OUT OF THE CLOSETS AND IN THE STREETS - AND NEVER GOING BACK! April 15, 2025 4:30 meet-up 4:45 speakers Niagara Square Buffalo NY

Location Announcement! Join us on Tuesday April 15 from 4:30-6pm at NIAGARA SQUARE in downtown Buffalo - registration is not required, but if you want to sign up for updates and reminders, you can at actionnetwork.org/events/were-...

Join us in Albany on May 6!

Sign up with the state chapter at the link below - we will work with the state chapter to coordinate travel from Buffalo through registrations on this form, just be sure to note "Buffalo" at the bottom.
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With the Trump administration’s promised mass deportation agenda underway, it is more important than ever to know your rights when engaging with ICE.

I teamed up with ACLU to break down exactly what you should know + remind others of as well.

More info + tools here: crnt.link/aclu-kyr-soi...

Hey yall, Cate was assaulted while going about her day and is in the hospital because of it.

We are all looking for tangible things to do in this dark time, here’s something!

Retweet this or Hit up the cash handles to help Cate out

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WE'RE OUT OF THE CLOSESTS AND IN THE STREETS - AND NEVER GOING BACK! A rally for LGBTQIA2S+ Rights Join us on Tuesday April 15 from 4:30-6pm for a rally to raise awareness and support for Equality NY's 2025 statewide policy platform, and to bring together WNY's LGBTQIA2S+ community to rally for our...

Join us on April 15 for a rally for LGBTQIA2S+ rights in Buffalo! Registration is NOT required, but you can sign up using this link to stay apprised of details as we lock in speakers and the location and to receive email reminders.
actionnetwork.org/events/were-...

Donate to Help Cover Mickey's Funeral Costs, organized by Terrence Harmon We are beyond devastated. The tragic murder of Jordan and Mickey has sent shockwaves… Terrence Harmon needs your support for Help Cover Mickey's Funeral Costs

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Donate to Help Cover Mickey's Funeral Costs, organized by Terrence Harmon We are beyond devastated. The tragic murder of Jordan and Mickey has sent shockwaves… Terrence Harmon needs your support for Help Cover Mickey's Funeral Costs

And one for Mickey.
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Donate to Honor Jordan: Support for funeral expenses., organized by Heather La Forme Jordan’s beautiful and gentle soul was tragically taken from his family, … Heather La Forme needs your support for Honor Jordan: Support for funeral expenses.

GoFundMe for Jordan's funeral expenses
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