[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 128 (Tuesday, August 6, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E807]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE ESSENTIAL WORK OF EQUALITY NC

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                           HON. WILEY NICKEL

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 6, 2024

  Mr. NICKEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Equality NC, which 
has a remarkable history as the oldest statewide organization in the 
country devoted to promoting LGBTQ rights.
  Through grassroots organizing, education, and advocacy, the 
organization has made landmark strides towards equality for everyone 
regardless of their lived and expressed identity.
  I appreciate Equality NC's efforts to push for legislation that calls 
for nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender 
identity, and expression in housing, employment, public accommodations, 
credit, insurance, and education.
  One of their most notable achievements was leading the fight against 
HB2, a dangerous and discriminatory bill against the LGBTQ community 
that was later repealed after a successful public pressure campaign.
  Equality NC has time and time again supported North Carolinians from 
their work on HIV/AIDS education to providing youth programming.
  Through policy work and activism, Equality NC is leading the way 
towards a more equitable future for all North Carolinians.
  Please join me in supporting their efforts to make the world a safer 
place for everyone, no matter who they are or who they love.

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