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The Kansas Equality Coalition is a unified statewide group of fair-minded people who are determined to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. We seek to ensure the dignity, safety and legal equality of all Kansans. About Our Members
The Equality Coalition currently has chapters in Johnson County, Lawrence/Douglas County, Riley/Geary Counties, North Central Kansas, Southeast Kansas, Southwest Kansas, Topeka, Central Plains, and Wichita/Sedgwick County. Our current membership stands at nearly 1000 Kansans from all walks of life.
It's because of our members that we have been so incredibly successful in the past year. Some of our groundbreaking accomplishments include:
Our work is not done.
We need you to get involved! Our goals for the upcoming year include:
News & Events
Come be a part of growing the movement! Meet members of Kansas Equality Coalition from other parts of the state! Meet Hays area residents interested in forming a NORTHWEST chapter.For more information, contact Tom Witt, KEC Chair, 316-683-1706 or Anne Mitchell, KEC Vice Chair, 620-635-5213. When: March 20th, 2010, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Where: Semolino (110 West 11th Street, Hays, KS) [ Posted: Friday Feb 19 2010, 12:04 pm | More Details...] Kansas Equality Coalition, the statewide organization working for LGBT rights in our state legislature, our school boards, city councils and county commissions, is organizing our 10th chapter. Formed in late 2005, we currently have nine chapters across the state. This includes our Southwest chapter, which presently covers 23 Kansas counties. Our goal is to organize and represent LGBT Kansans living in the northwest part of our state, from Great Bend to Goodland, from Hays to the Nebraska state line. When: March 20th, 2010, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Where: Semolino Coffee Shop (110 W. 11th Street, Hays, KS 67601) [ Posted: Friday Mar 12 2010, 5:00 pm | More Details...] Please review the attached PDF File to See Topeka Chapter's Rules of Governance. [ Posted: Monday Mar 15 2010, 11:59 pm | More Details...] Many have heard of this amazing 11 year old already, but here are some new clips of this young man willing to take a stand for what is right! (cut and paste if this link doesn't take you directly) http://perezhilton.com/2010-03-15-this-kid-is-amazing [ Posted: Monday Mar 15 2010, 8:48 pm | More Details...] Come join us at our monthly chapter meeting. New (and old!) faces welcome. When: March 23rd, 2010, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Where: First MCC (156 S. Kansas, Wichita, KS) [ Posted: Sunday Feb 14 2010, 1:42 pm | More Details...] We have CHANGED the date of our March meeting to Thursday, 3/25/10 from this Thursday 3/18. Several members will not be available to attend this week due to Spring Break and other scheduling conflicts. The time and location have NOT changed. As previously posted: It's time for our monthly meeting again this week, Thursday. It would be great to have as many attending as possible. We'll be discussing lots of critical information for the coming year. See you there! When: March 25th, 2010, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Where: Unitarian Universalist Church (901 Beatrice, Salina, KS 67401) [ Posted: Monday Mar 15 2010, 8:39 pm | More Details...] To all Northeast Kansas Chapter (formerly Johnson County Chapter) members, friends, allies and supporters: As you know, KEC board member and JOCO/NEKS Chapter Chair Steve Brown passed away late last month. At the time of his death, Steve was working on rebuilding this chapter back to what it had been prior to his suffering heart trouble over a year ago. Steve's plan was to rename the chapter to encompass a larger area and broaden its appeal. He was working to reach out to long-time members and ask them for renewed activism, and was planning to recruit new members from the LGBT communities in Wyandotte, Leavenworth, and other northeastern Kansas counties. His health problems slowed this process but did not stop it; indeed, he and I exchanged four emails on this subject the morning of his death. When: March 27th, 2010, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Where: YWCA of Greater Kansas City (1017 W. 6th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101) [ Posted: Saturday Mar 13 2010, 11:52 am | More Details...] There will be coffee and water provided. The Eldridge has a Sunday brunch buffet until 2 p.m. for $17 or something like that. When: March 28th, 2010, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Where: The Big Six Room, Eldridge Hotel (701 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence) [ Posted: Sunday Feb 28 2010, 8:57 pm | More Details...] Dear Kansas Equality Coalition members, supporters, and allies: Last Wednesday, Kansas Equality Coalition requested introduction of a bill in the Kansas Legislature that will, if passed, bring judges who run for retention into the campaign finance regulations (http://www.kslegislature.org/bills/2010/563.pdf). This is a somewhat complicated story, so I'll break it down as clearly as I can. Some important facts: [ Posted: Sunday Mar 7 2010, 10:00 am | More Details...] This is VERY late notice, but we will have a Subway platter and various other eats at the meeting/church at 12:30 for all that would like to arrive early for a bite to eat. See you all tomorrow. Gary! [ Posted: Saturday Feb 27 2010, 3:37 pm | More Details...] When: April 13th, 2010, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Where: Java Cat 5 (610 Merchant St. Emporia, KS 66801) [ Posted: Tuesday Mar 9 2010, 6:46 pm | More Details...] Dear friends, It is with great sadness and grief that I must share the news that Steve Brown has passed away. Steve died yesterday, February 19, at the age of 60. Steve will long be remembered for his tireless work to bring equality and fairness to LGBT Kansans. He was the founding president of the Kansas Democratic Party's LGBT Caucus, was a founding member of the Kansas Equality Coalition, and until his death served as the Chairman of KEC’s Northeast Kansas chapter. In addition to his work in Kansas, Steve has worked with a number of Missouri LGBT organizations over the years. [ Posted: Saturday Feb 20 2010, 12:24 pm | More Details...] Lawrence: Lawrence Human Relations Commission again votes AGAINST protection from discrimination based on gender identity
Yesterday the Human Relations Commission listened to almost 2 hours of public comment for and against an amending the Lawrence Human Rights Code to add protection from discrimination based on gender identity and gender expression. There were more people in attendance opposed to amending the City Code to than in favor, as you could tell from the applause levels, but more people spoke at the podium in support of an amendment than against it. Nevertheless, the Commission voted down a motion to reconsider their November vote against the amendment. [ Posted: Friday Feb 19 2010, 3:49 pm | More Details...] [ Calendar Of Events | Previous News ] |