Equality Federation

Diana

LGBTQ Leaders from Across the Nation Strategize for What's Next

Equality Federation recently conducted two successful regional summits and a strategy session in Connecticut, and I am so excited to tell you about them. First, our West by Midwest Leadership Summit drew 20 leaders from 9 states throughout the Midwest, from Equality Ohio to Equality Illinois.

Diana

May 18, 2026

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