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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 8h

The Gay Liberation Front was formed in July 1969 in NYC immediately following the Stonewall Riots. The GLF advocated for radical queer liberation linked to broader anti-oppression movements.

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Today is International Lesbian Day. A global day dedicated to celebrating lesbian culture, visibility, history, and community worldwide.

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Patrons resisted a police raid on June 28, 1969 at the Stonewall Inn in NYC, marking a key catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ civil rights movement in the USA & around the world.

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

On Aug 1, 1966, transgender women and drag queens stood up against police brutality at Compton’s Cafeteria in San Francisco's Tenderloin district.

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Drag queens, trans women, and street youth riot on May 1, 1959 against LAPD harassment at Cooper Do-nuts in Los Angeles, a decade prior to Stonewall.

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

On August 30, 1956, psychologist Evelyn Hooker presents landmark research at the APA convention proving homosexuality was not linked to mental illness.

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin found the Daughters of Bilitis, the first political and social organization specifically for lesbians in the USA on Sept 21, 1955.

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Harry Hay and allies established the Mattachine Society, one of the earliest gay rights organizations in the USA, in Los Angeles on November 11, 1950.

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

October is LGBTQ+ 🏳️‍🌈History Month. Rodney Wilson, a Missouri high school teacher, originated the observance in 1994.

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We have posted this before, but the upcoming election on November 3rd is VERY IMPORTANT. Early voting begins October 20th! Please be sure you are registered or have updated your registration! www.sos.la.gov/elections-vo...

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today is National Voter Registration Day 🇺🇸— September 15, 2026. www.sos.la.gov/elections-vo...

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Last night, Forum For Equality Louisiana hosted a very special evening with Mayor Helena Moreno who spoke about building a more inclusive, equitable, and vibrant New Orleans. We’re so grateful to Jason Waguespack and Jeffery Morgan for opening their home to host this special evening.

New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno and members from the Forum For Equality Foundation and Forum For Equality Louisiana Boards of Directors.

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

THIS THURSDAY! — Don’t miss your chance to meet Mayor Helena Moreno in person and discuss ways to build a more inclusive, equitable, and vibrant New Orleans. Limited spaces left — register here: secure.ngpvan.com/ImoXLM5YAEKD...

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

ONE WEEK FROM TONIGHT! Ready to join us? Meet Mayor Helena Moreno to talk about building a more inclusive, equitable, and vibrant New Orleans. Spots are limited — register here: secure.ngpvan.com/ImoXLM5YAEKD...

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Please follow us on our active Instagram @forum4equality — www.instagram.com/forum4equali... We are no longer able to update our previous Instagram account due to technical issues.

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We stand with Tucson and LGBTQ+ communities everywhere after the killings of Vincent Anthony Siqueiros and Cameron Davis Capara at an LGBTQ bar. Everyone deserves to live openly and safely—no one should be targeted for who they are. We must end the hate.

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

New Orleans remains a sanctuary for queer residents, but an escalation in statewide anti-trans laws—such as removing "gender" from state statutes—is pushing local advocates into one of their most critical legal and civic challenges yet. thefulcrum.us/civic-engage...

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for on-demand recordings of our latest "Knowing Your Rights" webinars and more www.youtube.com/@Forum4Equal...

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

RIP Dolly🦋Parton. You stood with our community, supported marriage equality, defended trans people, and reminded the world that everyone deserves dignity and the freedom to be who they are. May the love you shared bring peace. Country music lost an icon. The LGBTQ+ community lost a longtime friend.

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Please join us this Wednesday 8/26 for our next Know your Rights segment - Family Law & Domestic LGBTQ+ Rights with Molly MacKenzie. She is the Managing Attorney of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services’ Family Law Unit in New Orleans. Register on Zoom: bit.ly/4wm9eZO

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Join us for a special evening with Mayor Helena Moreno as we talk about building a more inclusive, equitable, and vibrant New Orleans. Attendees must register here secure.ngpvan.com/ImoXLM5YAEKD...

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

See last month's webinar focused on LGBTQ+ First Amendment Rights with Kristen Amond, a New Orleans-based civil rights attorney on our YouTube channel youtu.be/sJGaV2x4il4

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Please join us next week on August 26 for our next Know your Rights segment - Family Law & Domestic LGBTQ+ Rights with Molly MacKenzie. She is the Managing Attorney of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services’ Family Law Unit in New Orleans. Register on Zoom: bit.ly/4wm9eZO

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Big thanks to everyone who came out to support Forum for Equality’s Cocktails for a Cause last week! We are so grateful to our volunteers, community partners, elected officials, and candidates who showed out! Special shoutout to Jason Gaines for hosting and generously sharing his home with us!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

How would you respond to Miss Manners inquiry?

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Join us this Thursday for conversation, cocktails, and community. Meet the Forum For Equality team, connect with friends, and learn about work advancing LGBTQ+ equality in Louisiana in a relaxed setting. Suggested donation is $50. Register here: secure.ngpvan.com/lDs4ErplcE-b...

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Please join us on August 26 for our next Know your Rights segment - Family Law & Domestic LGBTQ+ Rights with Molly MacKenzie. She is the Managing Attorney of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services’ Family Law Unit in New Orleans. Register on Zoom: bit.ly/4wm9eZO

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Don’t forget tomorrow’s the day to not cook at home and/or cater a treat for your office. Please share with your friends to come enjoy great food ALL day long while supporting Forum For Equality by writing FFE on your check. See y’all there!

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Urge the Bossier Police Jury to Oppose Criminalizing Bathrooms (Bossier Parish and Neighboring Parishes Only)bit.ly/4fCz32s - People residing outside Bossier Parish and surrounding parishes, please sign onto the statewide letter at: bit.ly/4pXx64f @pace318.bsky.social

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Oppose Bossier Bathroom Ban — Louisiana Trans Advocates

Supporting trans people and working for trans rights in Louisiana since 2011.

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We stand with our LGBTQ+ family in Bossier Parish! Bossier Parish's Police Jury has advanced an ordinance where trans people will face charges for using a bathroom on municipal property that differs from their sex at birth. Final vote scheduled 8/5/26. www.erininthemorning.com/p/bossier-pa...

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Too hot to cook? Come out for a meal or grab takeout or even place a catering order for next Tuesday, Aug 4, and support Forum For Equality! Just write "FFE" on your check and 25% of your bill will be donated to us.

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The Register to vote deadline in Louisiana for the November 3, 2026 election: in-person, by mail, or at an OMV office is October 5. Online registrations through the GeauxVote system are accepted until October 13. www.sos.la.gov/elections-vo...

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Please join tomorrow for our next Know your Rights segment - First Amendment Rights with Kristen Amond. She is a New Orleans-based civil rights attorney & Tulane Univ. adjunct professor who teaches First Amendment law. Register on Zoom: bit.ly/4wsd6Jc

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Two weeks from today, join us on August 4 at Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown for Dine for Equality supporting Forum For Equality. We’ll get 25% of your bill—just write FFE on your check. Good for dine in, take out and catering ALL DAY LONG!

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Please join us a week from today for our next Know your Rights segment - First Amendment Rights with Kristen Amond. She is a New Orleans-based civil rights attorney & Tulane Univ. adjunct professor who teaches First Amendment law. Register on Zoom: bit.ly/4wsd6Jc

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Join us for conversation, cocktails, and community. Meet the Forum For Equality team, connect with friends, and learn about work advancing LGBTQ+ equality in Louisiana in a relaxed setting. Suggested donation is $50. Register here: secure.ngpvan.com/lDs4ErplcE-b...

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Please join us for our next Know your Rights segment in our series on civil rights and legal protections - First Amendment Rights with Kristen Amond. She is a New Orleans-based civil rights attorney and adjunct professor who teaches First Amendment law. Register on Zoom: bit.ly/4wsd6Jc

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The court did not grant politicians what we know they wanted from the start: a broad precedent restricting the freedom of all transgender people in our schools, workplaces, and communities. Forum For Equality & the ACLU will never stop defending trans people's equality and freedom. @ACLU.org

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Mark your calendars! 📅 On Thursday, November 12, pop over to Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop in Metairie to support Forum For Equality. We’ll receive 20% of all food & beverage sales — just write FFE on your check. ❤️ www.gumbostop.com

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Save the date! 📅 Join us Tuesday, August 4 at Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown for Dine for a Cause supporting Forum For Equality. We’ll get 25% of your bill—just write FFE on your check. Good for dine in, take out and catering ALL DAY LONG 🍕❤️ louisianapizzakitchenuptown.com

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We wrapped up our Pride Month tour in Baton Rouge, LA on Saturday. It was wonderful meeting so many people and celebrating together with love and solidarity. #batonrougepride

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Between staffing booths at Pride events all month, we had an amazing time connecting with everyone at Ascension Parish Pride in Gonzales, LA, last weekend.

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Next up on our Pride Month tour, we loved connecting with everyone at Armstrong Park for the New Orleans Black Pride Resource Fair — then we moved and spent the rest of the day hanging out with y’all at New Orleans Pridefest.

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

For our second stop of Pride Month, we spent the day connecting with the community at the University Medical Center/HOP Resource Fair.

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Pride Month has been incredible so far! We kicked things off by connecting with the community at Queer Northshore Pride in Mandeville, LA. @queernorthshore.bsky.social

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Forum For Equality @forumforequality.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Reminder: Forum For Equality will be at Baton Rouge Pride Fest at the Raising Cane’s River Center this Saturday, June 27, from 11:30 AM–5:00 PM. Drop by our table to say hello and learn more about what we do!

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