Last month we introduced you to RiseOut’s legislative agenda for 2023. This month, we’re back to remind you of the #1 way you can help that agenda make progress in the state legislature: signing our petition in support of LGBTQ+ justice.

Your signature can help to pass 4 important bills that would fight discrimination against queer and trans people, support elders, and preserve health care access for LGBTQ+ and all marginalized communities in New York State. 

By deepening our advocacy, working alongside state legislators, and amplifying the needs of our communities, RiseOut is committed to building a New York that protects, affirms, and celebrates all LGBTQ+ people. We need your support to address the urgent issues that our communities face!

Thanks for all you do,

​​Trevon Mayers
Senior Director of Advocacy & Community Engagement

This Black History Month, we invite you to meet our RiseOut Advocacy Council! This diverse group of thought leaders works to center and celebrate queer Black people and people of color here in New York. 

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Activism takes many different forms: signing petitions, calling elected officials, voting, or attending rallies. The Center counts on our community to help drive our advocacy efforts any way they can—including donations to fuel the fight. With a new slate of legislative priorities, your contribution to our RiseOut initiative directly supports our work to protect over 1 million LGBTQ+ New Yorkers. 

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