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The Freedom Center for Social Justice

An intersectional, intergenerational approach to liberation.

08/21/2026

Charlotte Pride, you were everything. 🌈💜

From the incredible conversations at our booth, to seeing our community art project come to life one square at a time, to watching so many of you walking around the festival rocking our "Yaass Queen City" temporary tattoos, y'all made this Pride one we'll never forget. (Seriously, every time we spotted one across the festival, it made us ridiculously happy. 🥹)

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to create with us, shared your story, learned about our work, checked your voter registration, picked up resources, or simply came over to say hello. Those moments of connection are why we do what we do.

Our community art project is almost ready, and we absolutely can't wait to share the finished piece with you. Every photo, every message, every contribution became part of something bigger than any one of us.

And for everyone who's asked... yes! The "Yaass Queen City" design is available on shirts, stickers, totes, and more!

🛍️ Shop the collection here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/freedomcenternc

Thank you for another unforgettable Charlotte Pride. We already can't wait for next year. 🏳️‍🌈

08/19/2026

This past weekend at Charlotte Pride, our Executive Director, Cameron Pruette, was honored with the Harvey Milk Award, recognizing his extraordinary leadership, service, and unwavering commitment to our community. 💜

To say we're proud would be an understatement.

Every day, Cameron pours his heart into this work. He builds bridges where others build barriers. He creates spaces where people feel seen, valued, and empowered. He leads with compassion, humility, and an unshakable belief that a more just world is possible, and then gets to work making it happen.

From advocating for LGBTQ+ communities, immigrants, workers, and communities of color to mentoring new leaders, strengthening coalitions, and helping our communities navigate moments of both celebration and crisis, Cameron's impact reaches far beyond any one organization.

The Harvey Milk Award celebrates those who lead with courage and inspire others to imagine a better future. We can't think of anyone more deserving.

Please join us in congratulating Cameron on this incredible and well-earned recognition. We are honored to call him our ED and even more honored to stand beside him as we continue building a future rooted in justice, dignity, and belonging.

Congratulations, Cam! Your Freedom Center family is celebrating with you and we couldn't be more proud. 🌈💜

08/15/2026

Charlotte Pride is here! 🌈

We'll be at Charlotte Pride Festival all weekend, and we'd love for you to stop by our booth.

This year, we're inviting our community to become part of a living piece of q***r history through our interactive community art project. Together, we'll create a collaborative work of art celebrating the stories, resilience, and joy that make our community so powerful. Whether you add a photo, write a message, or create something from the heart, your contribution will become part of something bigger than all of us.

While you're there, you can also learn more about voting in this year's local elections, check your voter registration, and pick up nonpartisan voter education resources through our Clack the Vote initiative.

Come create with us. Come connect. Come be part of the story.

📍 Visit the Freedom Center booth at Charlotte Pride on August 15 & 16. We can't wait to see you!

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08/13/2026

This weekend reminded us that community is one of the most powerful forms of hope.

We laughed, learned, worshiped, questioned, created, rested, shared stories, and imagined new possibilities together. We celebrated joy, made room for grief, built new friendships, and left knowing that none of us carries this journey alone.

To every attendee, facilitator, volunteer, partner, and supporter: thank you. Thank you for bringing your whole selves into this space and for trusting one another with your stories. You are what makes TFAAN so much more than a retreat. You make it a community.

As we think back on this retreat, we carry with us new ideas, renewed courage, and the reminder that we are stronger when we care for one another.

We'll be sharing more moments from this powerful gathering in the coming days, and until next time, may you continue to find moments of rest, reflection, and community wherever you are. 💜

08/05/2026

Our Charlotte Pride Collection is officially here! 🌈 Celebrate the Queen City with apparel that lets you wear your values year-round, every purchase helps support the Freedom Center's work advancing equity, advocacy, leadership, and community.

Whether you're getting ready for Charlotte Pride with bright colors or looking for a way to support our mission in a more subtle way, there's something for everyone.

🛍️ Shop the collection: https://www.redbubble.com/people/freedomcenternc/shop

Thank you for helping us continue shifting culture, building power, and changing policy.

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07/31/2026

We were honored to stand alongside our community at ICE Out of North Carolina, joining advocates, faith leaders, organizers, and neighbors in calling for dignity, safety, and justice for immigrant communities.

Every person deserves to live free from fear, to remain with their family, and to be treated with humanity, regardless of where they were born. We remain committed to building communities where immigrants are welcomed, protected, and empowered, and where our collective voices continue to push for policies rooted in compassion and human rights.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke out, and stood together. When we come together in solidarity, we remind one another that no one stands alone. 💙

07/30/2026

🎤 Every workshop at TFAAN 2026 is an opportunity to gain practical skills while building community.

Stories have the power to change hearts, shift perspectives, and build movements.
Learn practical storytelling techniques that will help you communicate your lived experiences with confidence and intention, whether you're advocating in your community, speaking in faith spaces, or simply sharing your truth.

Join us this August and discover how your story can inspire change.

📅 August 6–9, 2026
📍 Durham, NC
🎟️ Register today:
https://givebutter.com/tfaan-retreat-2026

07/25/2026

Technology is a powerful tool for building stronger communities, expanding access, and inspiring action. That's why we're excited to introduce Xzaviar as a member of the Freedom Center for Social Justice's Trans Advisory Council.

With a background in technology consulting, digital strategy, and community advocacy, Xzaviar brings valuable expertise in digital engagement, accessibility, and organizing. Their experience helping nonprofits leverage technology, combined with his work as a Digital Campaigns Organizer, helps ensure our programs, outreach, and advocacy remain responsive to the evolving needs of transgender and gender-diverse communities.

Please join us in celebrating Xzaviar as part of the Trans Advisory Council!🏳️‍⚧️🌈

07/23/2026

Looking for meaningful conversations and new perspectives? TFAAN 2026 has a workshop for that.

Every one of us carries countless identities that shape how we experience the world.
Through interactive exercises and meaningful conversation, this workshop explores empathy, shared humanity, and how embracing our differences can strengthen both our communities and our well-being.

Come be part of a weekend designed to help us learn from one another.
📅 August 6–9, 2026
📍 Durham, NC
🎟️ Register today:
https://givebutter.com/tfaan-retreat-2026

07/21/2026

Strong organizations are built by strong communities, and that starts with listening.

We're excited to spotlight Rell Lowery (he/him), a member of the Freedom Center's Trans Advisory Council. Through his experience and dedication to equity and community care, Rell helps guide our work so it remains authentic, responsive, and accountable to the people we serve.

Thank you, Rell, for sharing your voice, your perspective, and your leadership with us.

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(980) 729-8454

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http://fcsj.org/

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