2023 NYS LGBTQI Advocacy Day

2023 NYS LGBTQI Advocacy Day

The 2023 NYS LGBTQI Virtual Advocacy Day is your chance to connect with 300+ LGBTQI individuals and allies from around the state to and collectively advocate for policies that will lead to a more equitable state for all LGBTQI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, and Intersex) New Yorkers. What to …

EQNY Wishes Everyone a Wonderful National Coming Out Day

EQNY Wishes Everyone a Wonderful National Coming Out Day

Today, we celebrate National Coming Out Day! National Coming Out Day is observed annually to celebrate coming out and to raise awareness of the LGBTQI community and its intersection with the civil rights movement.  Equality New York works year around to strive to make New York and the world a safer and accepting place for …

EQNY Urges NYC to End the Use of Solitary Confinement

EQNY Urges NYC to End the Use of Solitary Confinement

New York City Council Commission on Criminal Justice CC: Hon. Carlina Rivera, Chair Dear Committee of Criminal Justice, I would like to start off by thanking the Committee on Criminal Justice for holding this hearing. I am honored to be here with so many of my colleagues who I have …

EQNY's 6th Anniversary Celebration

EQNY’s 6th Anniversary Celebration

Join us for our next in-person event. We will be hosting our EQNY 6th Anniversary Celebration on November 3rd, 2022 6:00-8:30pm at Industry Bar, 355 W 52nd St, New York City. EQNY will honor three LGBTQI trailblazers.  Join us as we celebrate six years of advocacy and action, bringing together activists and …

Welcome New EQNY Board Members 

Welcome New EQNY Board Members 

Equality New York is excited to expand their current Board of Directors. We are adding four new amazing activists who will help us promote our mission of improving the lives of LGBTQI New Yorkers and their families.  Lindsay Jones (She/They)Lindsay serves two years on EQNY’s Advisory Council and is now …

EQNY's Annual 5K Walk, Run, & Roll

EQNY’s Annual 5K Walk, Run, & Roll

Equality New York (EQNY) is an advocacy organization that unites the social and political voices of the LGBTQI communities throughout New York State. We work to advance equality and justice for LGBTQI New Yorkers and their families.  The Equality New York’s 5K Walk, Run, & Roll is a chance to …

Equality New York is Hiring!

Equality New York is Hiring!

Join Our Team! Equality New York is currently hiring for multiple positions. EQNY is an advocacy organization that unites and amplifies the social and political voices of the LGBTQI communities throughout New York State. Community Organizer(s)  Full-Time & Part-Time Position(s) Equality New York (EQNY) is an advocacy organization that unites …

Equality New York’s Monkeypox MPV Month of Action

Equality New York’s Monkeypox MPV Month of Action

Equality New York will conduct an MPV Month of Action this September to help educate, support, and connect with local community members.  This September, we will hit the ground by doing local education and outreach in 8 cities throughout New York State. In addition, we will hold a weekly MPV …