Southerners on New Ground (SONG)
561 W Whitehall St SW, Atlanta, 30310
(404) 549-8628
SONG is a membership group for LGBTQ people across the South, with a focus on people of color, immigrants, rural people and working-class people. It runs organizing campaigns, member-led projects, working groups and gatherings. Members build skills and community together.
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What they offer 9
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Community organizing and advocacyService
SONG builds leadership and runs organizing projects and campaigns with Southern LGBTQ people. It also offers trainings, gatherings and tools for members.
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Down With Data CentersProgram
SONG held an Organizing School in Atlanta over Memorial Day weekend for people working against data centers. Almost 100 people from across the South took part.
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Free From Fear CampaignProgram
SONG's regional campaigns, led by members and chapters, work on housing and land, protecting queer and trans people, and pushing back on militarization. You can link up with a local chapter.
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Regional Working GroupsProgram
Working groups bring SONG members together across the region on shared topics. Topics include communications, arts and culture, rural organizing, language justice, political education and fundraising.
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SONG Membership and Leadership DevelopmentProgram
SONG is a membership group. Members get organizing tools, connection with other members and a regional network of people working on similar issues.
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The PorchProgram
The Porch is SONG's podcast, announced on its website in May 2025.
Events 2
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Gaycation
Recurring gathering
This recurring member gathering combines community connection, outdoor activities, political discussion, and skill sharing.
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Membership Convenings
Date not announced
SONG holds gatherings for members, including Queer South Revival, Out South, the Bayard Rustin Convening, Gaycation and a campaign convergence. They are for building skills, sharing work and breaking isolation.
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