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sseq.bsky.social
@sseq.bsky.social
Nevada's statewide #LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. Until the work is done.

silverstateequality.org
$5 might not seem like a lot — but every dollar brings us closer to our goal of full, lived equality for LGBTQ+ people in Nevada and beyond. So, just for today, maybe skip that coffee order? ♥️ #GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
For the first time since 1988, the federal government will be silent on World AIDS Day. Yet even if this administration refuses to recognize it, we remember and mourn the lives lost to the disease — and our commitment to fighting for those living with AIDS remains unbroken.
December 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The culture and histories of Indigenous people across the U.S. continue to guide our understanding of community, stewardship, & resilience. This month encourages us to engage with truth & acknowledge the history of those who have shaped this land. 🪶
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
While we uplift the memory of those who paved the way, we mourn the devastating, relentless violence that trans people, especially Black trans women, still face. Miss Major & Sir Lady Java dedicated their lives to the rights of trans women, & we’ll continue their fight in their honor & memory. 🩷🕯️💙
November 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
No amount of fearmongering, scapegoating, or ridiculing can erase you — the vibrancy of trans joy is too bright. This week and every week: you deserve to be seen, you deserve to be uplifted, and you deserve to be celebrated. ✨🏳️‍⚧️ #TransgenderAwarenessWeek
November 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We’ve outlined what statewide protections ensure your safety, equality, and dignity in employment, housing, healthcare, education, & beyond. Save & share this post so you can empower yourself with facts & protect your rights as an LGBTQ+ Nevadan! silverstateequality.org/publications...
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
LGBTQ+ servicemembers have long faced rejection instead of recognition, discharged for their identities despite their commitment to serve. Their sacrifice, stories, and memory deserves our honor & respect.
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The love, pride, and joy of transgender parents & the parents of transgender children reminded us why we fight, who we fight for, and that while the road ahead is long, we walk it together. 💙🤍🩷
November 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Whether you’re wearing wings, fangs, or glitter, remember: your true self is the best costume of all. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Have a happy & safe Halloween, Nevada! 🧚🕷️✨
October 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Vegas is about to get VanderPUMPED UP! ✨ We’re thrilled to be honoring Lisa Vanderpump with the Equality Visibility Award at the Silver State #EqualityAwards on Wednesday, November 12. Tickets: silverstateequality.org/sseqawards20...
October 27, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Despite restricting access to care for trans people, some states still allow medically unnecessary & invasive surgeries on intersex children and infants, without their full understanding or consent. Everyone deserves autonomy over their bodies, regardless of who they are. 💛💜
October 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We're thrilled to be honoring former LV Mayor & longtime advocate for equality, Jan Jones Blackhurst, with our Ally Leadership Award at the 2025 Silver State #EqualityAwards! There's still time to join us at KAOS at Palms on Wednesday, November 12 from 6-9 PM. silverstateequality.org/sseqawards20...
October 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Our in-person seminar will center the unique needs of LGBTQ+ people in estate and life planning. RSVP today so you can take the right steps to secure your rights! go.silverstateequality.org/a/lgbtq-estate
October 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Congratulations to our incredible State Director, André C. Wade, on being named the Cultural Advocate of the Year by Vegas Inc’s 2025 Angel Awards! 🎉🎉🎉 Thank you to the @lasvegassun.bsky.social for recognizing his dedication and commitment to advancing equality and inclusion across the state. ☀️
October 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Yesterday, legendary trailblazer and transgender rights activist Miss Major passed away at 78. A Stonewall veteran and fierce advocate, she protected the most vulnerable among us, and her extraordinary legacy will continue to inspire us for years to come. 🩷🤍💙
October 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize the history and culture of indigenous people across this land, and we look to those in our own community as a profound example of resilience in the face of intersectional injustice.
October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
National Coming Out Day is for those who dared to be open, for those who persevere despite being unable to, for those who are questioning and learning, and those who embrace us for who we are. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
October 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
This year at our SSEQ Luncheon, we were grateful to share a conversation with George M. Johnson, author of All Boys Aren't Blue—the most banned book in the country. Stories like theirs deserve to be read, told, & celebrated. We condemn any effort to silence LGBTQ+ voices. @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We will not be erased. We will not be forgotten. Our history lives on with us. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
October 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. No amount of fear-mongering can erase the resiliency, creativity, & vibrancy of Hispanic communities across this country. Your contributions are undeniable, your history is our history, & you belong here.
October 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Thank you @lasvegassun.bsky.social for highlighting our Leadership Academy alum Frankie Perez! lasvegassun.com/news/2025/se...

If you’re interested in developing your skills as an LGBTQ+ leader, there’s still one more day to RSVP. Apply today: go.silverstateequality.org/a/25-sseq-ac...
September 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Despite making up the majority of the greater LGBTQ+ community (56% by some estimates), bisexual people face a critical lack of visibility, acceptance, and understanding. This day aims to change that: you deserve to be seen, your stories are worth telling, and your experiences are genuine. 💜💙
September 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Older people face unique challenges when it comes to HIV/AIDS: symptoms may be missed, providers may not recommend testing & complications may affect treatment. Yet prevention, testing & care are still essential for older people living or at risk for HIV/AIDS. silverstateequality.org/hivresourcec...
September 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The October 1 deadline for the Silver State Equality Leadership Academy is coming—we'd love you to join us in Las Vegas this October! This free program is for LGBTQ+ leaders interested in public office, appointed positions, or private sector boards & commissions. Visit sseq.org/events for more!
September 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Ready to live your best life at The Palms with us again this year? Join us on Wednesday, November 12 at KAOS at The Palms for the 2025 Silver State #EqualityAwards as we honor Lisa Vanderpump, Jan Jones Blackhurst, and the LGBTQ Center of Las Vegas. Tickets: silverstateequality.org/events
September 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM