The following information concerning state-wide and area news, events, and activities is updated at the beginning of each calendar month. Please check with the originating organization to check on possible cancellations or changes that might have occurred since they were originally posted here. See Local News for non-CCSJ events and activities organized and/or occurring in the Morgantown area. See WVU News for Social and Environmental Justice related activties and events organized or occurring at West Virginia University.
CCSJ is a non-partisan organization. Please note that events can move very quickly once the session starts – or start quickly and then stall – or never move at all. Check any of these statewide groups or other social justice and environmental justice groups to keep up with their issues and learn who to contact when. Follow the groups on Facebook or with email alerts if you are a member.
Find your legislators here. You can also track bills from the same site.
The session will end at midnight on Saturday, March 14th.
For information on everything you need to know about registering, voting, or running for office, go here.
West Virginia NOW has a Facebook page and a web page. Or email Amanda Ray, the state NOW president, at amandajray@yahoo.com.
Kanawha Valley: KVNOW meets on the 4th Thursday of every month at the Public Library. Follow them on Facebook.
Huntington NOW: Follow them on Facebook.
See more about ACLU West Virginia here or Facebook. Email them at mail@acluwv.org.
“On January 13, our client Becky will have her case heard at the U.S. Supreme Court. Outside the court, we’ll be rallying for trans kids like Becky who just want to be part of a team and belong. Secure your free seat on the bus now (meals included) to join us as we show up loud, united and impossible to ignore!”
“Seats are filling up fast. Secure yours now at the link. You’ll receive pickup details after signing up.
“In 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear two cases that will shape the future of transgender and nonbinary (TNB) people in this country: West Virginia v. BPJ and Little v. Hecox.
“On January 13, 2026, the ACLU, Lambda Legal, GSA Network, and the Transgender Law Center along with national and local partners are joining together to say clearly: Together We Win: Fight for the T in Team. And we need you with us.
“These cases ask whether states can categorically bar transgender girls and women from participating on girls' and women's sports teams, a direct challenge to the Equal Protection Clause and Title IX. A broad ruling could go even further, opening the door to widespread discrimination against transgender people in every part of public life.
“In a moment where President Donald Trump is abusing his power to target our communities, suppress dissent, and create a climate of fear, we know politicians are using these cases to legitimize discrimination and push TNB people out of public life altogether. We refuse to let that happen.
“WHAT: Together We Win: Fight for the T in Team: BPJ & Hecox Rally at SCOTUS
WHEN: January 13th, 2026, at 10:00 AM
WHERE: Outside the Supreme Court of the United States: 1 1st St NE, Washington, DC 20543”
The ACLU has started a Police Accountability Dashboard “to provide insight into officer careers and accountability. Go to dashboard.dragline.org for a variety of ways to search information about law enforcement officers in the state.
Fairness West Virginia is a civil rights advocacy organtization dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender West Virginians.
“Do you care about what happens in West Virginia, but feel confused, frustrated, or unsure how to make a difference? You’re not alone. And you don’t have to navigate any of this by yourself.
“Join Fairness West Virginia for a clear, practical, and empowering workshop that will give you the tools to understand how the Legislature works, where LGBTQ+ rights stand today, and how to talk to lawmakers in ways that actually move people . Whether you’re brand-new to advocacy or you’ve been following these issues for years, this session will break everything down in plain, accessible language.
“In one training, you’ll learn:
How bills really move (or stall) in Charleston
The major LGBTQ+ policy issues shaping West Virginia right now
What motivates lawmakers and how to communicate through shared values
How to tell your story in a way that opens hearts instead of raising defenses
How to follow legislation in real time and make your voice heard
Practical, real-world steps you can take to protect your community this session
“If you’ve ever thought, “I want to help, but I don’t know where to start,” this workshop is for you.
“Come learn how to understand the process, talk about LGBTQ+ issues with clarity and compassion, and advocate in ways that actually make an impact. You’ll leave with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to stand up for your neighbors — and to make sure fairness, dignity, and freedom truly belong to everyone in West Virginia.
“We’re offering this training on three different days and at different times so you can choose the session that fits your schedule. Each session covers the same content, so just pick the one that works best for you. Click below to register for your preferred date and time , and we’ll send you all the details you need to join us on Zoom.
Jan. 8 @ 7 p.m. – REGISTER HERE
Jan. 12 @ 11 a.m. – REGISTER HERE
Follow Fairness West Virginia on Facebook.
For more on this group’s events, go to Facebook www.facebook.com/RainbowPrideWV or their website here.
"The West Virginia Transgender Coalition is a grassroots organization that works to ensure the wellbeing, safety and lived equity of all trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive community members within the state of West Virginia.”
Meetings will now be held the first Monday of the month! Meetings are open to any community member interested in joining..
For more information, please go their Facebook page.
This group organized in December 2021 in Charleston “to illuminate the experiences of LGBTQ+ people of color in West Virginia and provide them with a safe space of fellowship,” according to a story in the Juneteenth edition of Black By God: The West Virginian. For more information, email WVBPfoundation@outlook.com or Kasha@wvpfoundation.com.
According to its website, “We are an emerging news and storytelling organization centering Black voices from the Mountain State. We provide a more nuanced portrayal of the Black experience in the Appalachian region.” Crystal Good is the editor/publisher/founder of Black By God.
There is a weekly online edition and a quarterly print edition.
To contact Black by God, email Info@Blackbygod.org or call 304-207-0352. The mailing address is 2156 University Ave. Suite 400, Morgantown, WV, 26505. To make a tax-deductible donation, go to blackbygod.org/donate.