It is with great sadness that the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System announces the passing of Library Director John Spears following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 51.

Rest in power, John! John was a fierce advocate for open access to literature and fought against censorship efforts. He spoke at our rally this past spring for the Freedom to Read Act and Open Shelves Act. www.wgrz.com/article/news...

Join us this Saturday June 21 at 11am at Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo for the next Buffalo United Rally and March! Learn more at linktr.ee/buffalounited

We are at the Ken-Ton School Board meeting with district residents in support of open access to books and knowledge in our schools - send a letter to your representatives in Albany today to prevent book bans in NYS! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Join us tonight at the Ken-Ton School Board meeting and send a letter today to your representatives in Albany opposing book bans!

It's the last week for the scheduled legislative session in Albany - take a moment to send a letter supporting LGBTQIA2S+ rights in NY, including two bills that will stop book bans at schools and libraries! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Look for us today in the Buffalo Pride Parade marching with our friends in the Justice and Liberation Bloc!

Two of the bills our representatives in Albany are considering will stop book bans if passed - send a letter in support today! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell... Please also join us at the next Ken-Ton School Board meeting on June 10 at 6pm at Kenmore High to push back on these proposed book bans!

Healthcare for everyone, but particularly for trans people, will be devastated by the federal budget. The Senate has the power to stop this harm before it begins - contact Schumer and Gillibrand TODAY! action.transequality.org/a/stopmedica...

We are in Albany today for Equality NY's annual LGBTQI+ Advocacy Day!

Clean Air and other Buffalo-area membership-based organizations and labor unions will be marching together in the Buffalo Pride Parade! Sign up your group or register individually at this link - linktr.ee/bflojusticeb... @eqnybuffalo.bsky.social @1199seiu.org

Advocacy groups may be evolving to increase collaboration for growing number of rallies, even if their primary focuses normally differ. #LGBTQIA #Rally

yeah there's a direct through line between this ruling and anyone who bought that hogwart's game that trans people got screamed at for suggesting we boycott

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at Niagara Square this evening! Please take a moment to send a letter to your representatives in Albany now in favor of Equality NY's legislative platform. actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Join us TONIGHT TUESDAY 4/15 at 4:30 at Niagara Square! Weather looks like ~45F and windy, but no rain at that time! actionnetwork.org/events/were-...

Join us tomorrow Tuesday April 15 at 4:30 at Niagara Square! Rally will wrap at about 5:30 to get everyone out of the rainy cold and we will then meet-up at Cafe 59 to continue our conversations. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

One week from today we will gather at Niagara Square - register today for email updates! actionnetwork.org/events/were-...

my offer to america: we bring woke back

Everyone knows at least a few trans folk - if you don't think anyone in your life is trans, odds are you have friends and family who don't feel safe enough with you to their whole selves. Make the space - be open with acceptance and affirmation! #TDOV williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/u...

Location Announcement! Join us on Tuesday April 15 from 4:30-6pm at NIAGARA SQUARE in downtown Buffalo - registration is not required, but if you want to sign up for updates and reminders, you can at actionnetwork.org/events/were-...

Join us in Albany on May 6! Sign up with the state chapter at the link below - we will work with the state chapter to coordinate travel from Buffalo through registrations on this form, just be sure to note "Buffalo" at the bottom. click.everyaction.com/k/104241588/...

With the Trump administration’s promised mass deportation agenda underway, it is more important than ever to know your rights when engaging with ICE. I teamed up with ACLU to break down exactly what you should know + remind others of as well. More info + tools here: crnt.link/aclu-kyr-soi...

Hey yall, Cate was assaulted while going about her day and is in the hospital because of it. We are all looking for tangible things to do in this dark time, here’s something! Retweet this or Hit up the cash handles to help Cate out ca: $millicents42 pp: @CateOcean42 vm: @temptingcate

Join us on April 15 for a rally for LGBTQIA2S+ rights in Buffalo! Registration is NOT required, but you can sign up using this link to stay apprised of details as we lock in speakers and the location and to receive email reminders. actionnetwork.org/events/were-...

GoFundMe for Jordan's funeral expenses www.gofundme.com/f/honorjorda...

Mickey Harmon was a pillar in the WNY LGBTQIA2S+ community, the Buffalo arts scene, and beyond. We are devastated and shocked.

Here's the letter. Copy and paste, fill in the details, add your flair if you want. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Here is something you can do right now

Make these calls, and also (perhaps most importantly) call your local school board!

Okay, I cannot recommend 5calls.org enough. Enter your address and it will find all your reps (federal and state). AND give you a list of issues to call about AND which reps to call about each of them AND a little script for each, in case it's helpful. They have an app, too.

Absolutely fucking depraved

BREAKING: Trump signs an executive order that attempts to restrict all schools that receive federal funds from protecting trans and nonbinary students or supporting diversity measures, while at the same time purporting to advance "patriotic education." www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...

On day one Trump's EO said we were harmful to kids. On day two, it said we were dishonorable and disloyal. On day three, it said we were unAmerican. Transgender people have been a part of this country for centuries. We are not going anywhere. Do not comply with these EOs, they are not law.

This week, EQNY Buffalo is sharing information about various community groups in Western New York supporting, organizing & fighting for the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Follow this thread to learn more! These posts were originally formatted for other platforms & the descriptions have been shortened.

Our kick-off meeting is THIS THURSDAY January 16 at 6pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, 371 Delaware Ave in downtown Buffalo! Dinner will be provided, sign up at linktr.ee/eqnybuffalo

We're one week away from our official Buffalo chapter kick off - join us on Thursday January 16 at 6pm at Trinity Church, 371 Delaware Ave in Buffalo! For details and to register, please visit linktr.ee/eqnybuffalo

Venue secured for our January 16 Chapter Launch! Join us on Thursday, January 16 from 6-8pm at Trinity Church, 371 Delaware Ave in downtown Buffalo as we officially kick off our chapter - we will have food, beverages, and most importantly comradery! Visit linktr.ee/eqnybuffalo to register.

Save the date! Join Equality New York for our official Buffalo Chapter launch on January 16. Sign up for updates by visiting linktr.ee/eqnybuffalo. EQNY is the largest member-based grassroots non-profit LGBTQ+ advocacy organization in New York State.