by Tucker Lentz | Oct 17, 2026 | Activism, Photo Albums, Separationist, Volunteering
October is LGBTQ+ History Month, and Charleston celebrates pride. It also helps that it isn’t usually sweltering in October like it is in June. Charleston Pride held its annual parade and Pride Festival on October 17th. That date also coincides with the No Kings...
by Tucker Lentz | Sep 13, 2026 | Activism, News, Photo Albums
The heat index was in the upper 90’s in downtown Charleston this afternoon, but that didn’t stop a dedicated group of activists from showing up for our monthly pop-up protest! On the second Sunday of each month, SHL partners with Silence Is Not an Option (SINO)...
by Tucker Lentz | Aug 29, 2026 | Activism, News, Photo Albums, Volunteering
SHL tabled at an event hosted by PFLAG Charleston and the College of Charleston Special Collections on Saturday, August 29, 2026. They screened a short documentary film, Dawn: A Charleston Legend, about Dawn Langley Simmons, one of Charleston’s pioneering transgender...
by Tucker Lentz | Jul 25, 2026 | Activism, News, Photo Albums
SHL members joined dozens of local activists at the Fight for the 1st march and rally on Saturday, July 25, 2026 to protest the city of Charleston’s restrictive 1st amendment ordinance. The march started at the Aquarium Garage, then proceeded down Calhoun Street,...
by Tucker Lentz | Jul 18, 2026 | Activism, Member Gatherings 2026, News, Past Movies
We had a great turnout for our screening of Bad Faith 2026. 27 people attended the screening, including at least 10 people new to our community who found the event through Mobilize. After the film we had a very empowering discussion about what we can do to preserve...
by Bonnie Cleaveland | Jun 12, 2026 | Activism, News
Since President Trump took office, he’s sent federal agents into our streets in record numbers to round up and detain people en masse. The consequences have been dire. When residents have gathered to observe, record, or protest deportations and law enforcement...
