This is a moment when we need people to show up.

And some of the things we need people to do are the simplest things in the world.

It is just show up in body, mind, and spirit, express love and support,

and help make sure that these frontline organizations that are going to be working directly

with people to help people connect with resources and have the funding they need, have

the volunteer base they need, and have the support they need, have the volunteer base they need,

and have the support they need to not just sustain their programming, but to expand it,

because that's what's going to need to happen as we look to the four years ahead.

But get involved. We know a majority of Americans are with us, and this is about building a movement

that truly reflects that. And so there's room at the table for you, and we'd love to have you with us.

I'm Kimberly Atkins Store, and this is Justice by Design.

Well, a lot has happened this week as a new federal administration has taken power and taken a lot of actions

that target a lot of people, including LGBTQ plus Americans. A lot of these target their civil

rights. They make it more difficult for them to live, to work, to be free,

to have the same promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

And while the effects are rippling nationwide,

they are particularly difficult in the South, where more than a third of all LGBTQ Americans

live. So today I am honored to be joined by Jasmine Beach, Ferrara, who is the founder and

executive director of the Campaign for Southern Equality. Jasmine, thank you so much for joining. It's great to be

with you and thanks for having me on. So first, before we start our conversation, tell our listeners

a little bit about you and what you do. Yeah, absolutely. Well, just on a personal note, I'm a queer

southerner. My wife and I are raising three kids here in Asheville, North Carolina.

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