Equal Rights in New York

New Yorkers are proud. We are diverse. We are strong.

Whether we’ve been here one day or our whole lives, we all belong. Our voices matter here. Our rights are protected here. Our differences are celebrated here. And we celebrate the people and places that helped us get here. It’s these pioneers, marches, movements and landmarks that have come to symbolize a more inclusive world. From the Underground Railroad to the women’s rights and LGBTQ movements, we find inspiration and strength. It is this proud past that has created a bright future of equality and waits to be explored today.

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Abolitionists and African-American history

New York State was a critical center of the abolitionist movement. more
Suffragists and Women's Rights

Learn about New York's vital role in the history of women's rights in the United States. more
I LOVE NY LGBTQ

We're not just proud in the city. Experience LGBTQ New York State! more