Carrboro Town Councilmember Eliazar Posada Named Equality NC Interim Director

Carrboro Town Councilmember Eliazar Posada was named the interim director of Equality NC on Thursday. Equality NC is an organization which advocates for rights and protections for the LGBTQ+ in North Carolina.

“We are committed to fostering an inclusive LGBTQ+ community in North Carolina,” Posada said, “a space where everyone thrives authentically, supported by unwavering advocacy and solidarity. I am excited for this new chapter of ENC!”

Kendra Johnson, Equality NC’s previous executive director, announced in December she would step down after five years in the role.

“It has been my absolute privilege and honor to be at the helm of an organization that has collaborated with community members and other organizations to uplift the voices of our most marginalized,” Johnson said in a farewell statement. And I know that with your support, Equality NC is ready for the challenges that lie ahead.”

Posada was first elected to the Carrboro Town Council in a special election in May of 2022. The nonprofit consultant and former CEO of El Centro Hispano assumed the seat left vacant when Damon Seils won the mayorship in 2021. Posada was then re-elected in November of 2023.

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Carrboro Town Councilmember Eliazar Posada Named Equality NC Interim Director

Carrboro Town Councilmember Eliazar Posada was named the interim director of Equality NC on Thursday. Equality NC is an organization which advocates for rights and protections for the LGBTQ+ in North Carolina. “We are committed to fostering an inclusive LGBTQ+ community in North Carolina,” Posada said, “a space where everyone thrives authentically, supported by unwavering […]

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