While we had great hopes of our biggest Evening for Equality ever, this year has been turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic, and our plans for the 25th year with it. Unfortunately this year, our annual gala, Evening for Equality, did not happen.
We need you now more than ever to stand with Georgia Equality by making a donation of a size that is meaningful to you!
We’re concluding our #InvestInEquality online event series with a celebration! Georgia Equality’s 25th year has certainly been one for history books, and at every step you’ve been there with us! Join us to celebrate and prepare for the work still ahead of us– we need you now more than ever! This event will be hosted by Kia “Comedy” Barnes, and will feature musical performances some of LGBTQ Georgia’s finest artists Jamie Barton, Daisia Iman, Thea Jones, Cathleen Quigley, and Exquisite Gender!
Here’s how to watch:
The event will stream live at 7:00 PM on Georgia Equality’s Facebook page — CLICK HERE.
Not on Facebook? No problem! We will also be streaming live on Georgia Equality’s YouTube channel — CLICK HERE.
We kicked off our #InvestInEquality online event series by recognizing the lifetime achievements of past Georgia Equality executive director and long-time fighter for justice, Reverend Harry Knox!
Here’s how to watch:
Georgia Equality’s Facebook — CLICK HERE.
Not on Facebook? No problem! We will also be streamed live on Georgia Equality’s YouTube channel — CLICK HERE.
We continued our #InvestInEquality online event series by recognizing Women’s Equality Day! This two part conversation was hosted by Georgia Equality Board Chair Kenyatta Mitchell and featured the voices of women who have been instrumental in the past 25 years of fighting for LGBTQ equality in Georgia, and what the next 25 years look like.
Here’s how to watch:
Georgia Equality’s Facebook — CLICK HERE.
Not on Facebook? No problem! We also be streamed live on Georgia Equality’s YouTube channel — CLICK HERE.
Twenty-five years ago, in 1995, Georgia Equality became an officially recognized organization with the Georgia Secretary of State’s office. In a time when our very sexuality was considered a felony offense, and the promise of broad nondiscrimination protections and marriage equality were considered unattainable, a group of Georgians came together to stand up for all of us.
Ed Stansell, Cherry Spencer-Stark, Brad Wilkinson, Aida Rentas, and Charles Gossett completed the steps to officially establish Georgia Equality 25 years ago, and we haven’t quit working since–and we can’t quit now.
We are all a part of what was started 25 years ago — each of us has pushed a little each day and what we’ve accomplished together is truly amazing. Keep pushing and #InvestInEquality
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Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
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NONPROFIT PARTNERS
Positive Impact Health Centers
Southern Jewish Resource Network for Gender & Sexual Diversity (SOJOURN)
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Giacoma Roberts & Daughdrill, LLC
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Host Committee
(as of 8/27/20, in formation)
Christie Ayotte BaerLiliana Bakhtiari & Kristina BrownKen BrittHarold Brody & Donald SmithToby Bryan & Colin WrightGail Buckner |
Dennis Collard & Stephen Spann |
Dianna Bell & Lilly Correa |
Johnathan DavisMatt Duncan & Patrick Jasper |
Rep. Pat & Jerry Gardner |
Mayor Joseph Geierman & B.J. Abbott |
Susan Gore |
Jeff Graham & Peter Stinner |
Michael Grover & Nunzio LupoHarry H. Harkins Jr.Diane HaymesJustin Holsomback, Candidate for Fulton County CommissionerReverend Kim Jackson & Imamah Trina JacksonAngel and Vangie JonesJulie Jordan, Candidate GA HD 179Rep. Angelika KauscheKimberly Krautter |
Patricia D. LassiterJeff McCord & Jef Blocker |
Friends of Josh McLaurinJamal & Kenyatta MitchellSandy Mollett & Jennifer Falco |
Chris MorterSenator Nan OrrockJimmy PaulkKevin PerryPaul Plate & Ken ShawKirk RichThe Mark B Rinder and Dennis R Ferioli FamilyJoe Royals & Kent OuelletteMelanie RudisillBeth Schapiro & Janet Womack |
Michael D. Shutt & Brian Madej |
Ed Stansell & Len LeritzChristine Tryba-CofrinRev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel & Maggie Shannon GeorgeRep. Mary Frances WilliamsRep. Matthew Wilson & Robert PooleRep. Mike Wilensky HD79Cathy Woolard & Karen GeneyGilbert & Angie YeremianMichael Yochelson |