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"The Republican pastor from Pinehurst, Allen Mashburn, draws a dark comparison between the LGBTQ+ movement and the โself-destructionโ of society. ๐คฆโโ๏ธ๐คฆโโ๏ธ "
A congregation gathers every week at Asbury Baptist Church where conservative speakers, including North Carolinaโs own Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, preaches sermons about the downfall of society and the end of morality itself.ย These homilies often include anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, often demonizing q***r ...
From the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s to now, there is no denying the rich and powerful history of LGBTQ+ clubs. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ We can honor and remember that history by celebrating those same venues that exist today. ๐
Here's our list of LGBTQ+ clubs that existed during the latter decades of the 20th century, and continue to thrive today.
Madeline Davis, a trailblazer for LGBTQ+ rights: ๐ฉโโค๏ธโ๐โ๐ฉ She was the first out le***an major-party delegate to a national convention in the U.S. and we are proud to celebrate her this ๐
Madeline Davis was a prominent gay rights activist, a writer, an archivist, and a librarian; the first out le***an major-party delegate.
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ It's and Chasten Buttiigieg is an icon to honor! An educator, author, and LGBTQ advocate, Chasten's contributions to the community have been invaluable. Celebrate with us and show your ! ๐๐
Chasten Buttigieg is an educator, an author, and an LGBTQ+ rights advocate. He is the spouse of Pete Buttigieg.
In honor of LGBTQ+ History Month, letโs take a moment to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of visionary conductor Marin Alsop and all of the inspiring LGBTQ+ icons who are changing the world ๐๐
Marin Alsop is the first woman to conduct a major orchestra in the US, Britain, Austria, and South America.
THINGS JUST GOT REAL โ This is the true story of 6 Charlotte Dancers // Watch their stories told through hip-hop. LIVE @ Knight Theater ON SALE NOW! Tickets at charlotteartsfest.com https://www.charlotteartsfest.com/events/detail/project-full-out-1?utm_content=sked_650dcbaa34121b6998a89da0&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook
Project: FULL OUT! is back with "The Real World Charlotte." Get inside the drama of living with some of the most talented dancers in YOUR CITY. Tickets at charlotteartsfest.com https://www.charlotteartsfest.com/events/detail/project-full-out-1?utm_content=sked_650dcb3467d639714dbf1f15&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook
๐ Supporting our LGBTQ+ youth in school systems is so important! ๐ช With the help of and other advocacy groups, all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential. ๐ค โค๏ธ
Itโs important to understand the work organizations such as PFLAG Charlotte do for LGBTQ+ youth in schools.
Itโs time to come together and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community! ๐ Durham is having its first Pride Parade and Festival on September 23rd at Duke East Campus. ๐โจ๐ ๐บ๏ธ
Bull City (aka Durham) will celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Saturday, September 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Duke Universityโs East Campus.
Fall in Seagrove is ๐ F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S ๐ Get ready for the Potters' Pumpkin Patch Trail! ๐ Starting October, explore 5 pottery galleries filled with Fall themed items and unique experiences. ๐
Pottersโ Pumpkin Patch Trail is a self-guided tour of five pottery galleries, with every collection featuring special Fall themed items.
Natalie Watson, Durham native and Interim Executive Director of the LGBTQ Center of Durham, is an inspiring example of dedication and passion at the helm of any great thing. ๐๐ผ ๐
Natalie Watson is the Interim Executive Director and former Deputy Director of the LGBTQ Center of Durham.
Calling all supporters! ๐๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Get ready for a celebration of joy, acceptance, and love as the 14th annual Blue Ridge Pride Festival takes over Pack Square Park! ๐โจ ๐
https://qnotescarolinas.com/blue-ridge-pride-to-take-place-september-30/?utm_content=sked_650874dcb64be631981206ce&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook
A decade ago, questions about sexual orientation and gender identity weren't included in surveys - now ๐26% of Appalachian State University and ๐20% of North Carolina Central University identify as LGBTQ+. +
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๐Great news for North Carolina residents living with HIV! ๐Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina have changed their pricing formula for HIV treatment medications, meaning lower out-of-pocket expenses. ๐ช
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Experience the world without leaving Charlotte! ๐ CIAF is back Sept. 15 and bigger and better than ever with live performances, art installations, global cuisine and more! ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ
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๐๐ผ The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the ๐ latest round of COVID-19 boosters! ๐ As public health officials brace for another cold and flu season, let's make sure to stay safe and get vaccinated! ๐คฒ
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Celebrate with us from Sept. 16-23! ๐๐ This year, we've created a guide to honor the "invisible majority" in our community and create a more inclusive LGBTQ+ experience. ๐
https://qnotescarolinas.com/the-big-b-of-the-lgbtq-community-the-importance-of-bisexual-visibility/?utm_content=sked_65086edc25ee1a3597880024&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook
๐ฃ Exciting news! ๐ The LGBT Center of Raleigh is relocating to its original home - but with a modern twist! ๐จ Next summer, come visit them at 128 E Cabarrus St. ๐บ๏ธ
The center is relocating to 128 E Cabarrus St., which is just down the road from where the center had its first physical location.
Get ready to experience all the colors of Pride! ๐๐๐งก๐๐ Asheville is turning into a sea of rainbow this September 30 at Pack Square Park for the 14th annual Blue Ridge Pride Festival.
Asheville will become a sea of rainbow on September 30 at Pack Square Park when the annual Blue Ridge Pride Festival returns.
๐ต Charlotte resident & artist Jermaine Lee is bringing his musical โFor the Love of Harlemโ back to the stage from September 29โOctober 1. ๐ญ Get ready to look into the lives of the icons of the Harlem Renaissance!
Charlotte resident and artist Jermaine Lee is set to bring his musical โFor the Love of Harlemโ back to the stage.
Meet Tori Wheatley: unstoppable PhD student, passionate English teacher and dedicated LGBTQ+ advocate.โ Tori's story shows the resilience of this community and a reminder to be courageous in standing up against inequity.โ ๐๐ฝ + ๐
Originally from Prince George County in Maryland, Wheatley relocated to Charlotte with her parents and four siblings around 2009.
"Barbie" is more than just a movie; it's a movement. Greta Gerwig's take on this iconic character deeply examines how our world has become culturally and politically, all while making us laugh, cry and think! ๐๐ค๐
I never paid a whole lot of attention to Barbie. I didnโt dislike her, she just never particularly captured my attention. But I would be remiss if I didnโt acknowledge that Barbie has played an important role in the lives of many individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. And now the new movie โBarb...
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ has been a crucial organization in the fight to create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ residents. Despite backlash from local government, they're determined to continue creating an inclusive environment for all! ๐ค ๐ +
Monroe resident Cristal Robinson recognized a need for a safe environment for q***r LGBTQ+ Union County residents. They noticed one of the restaurants in Monroe, East Frank Superette and Kitchen, began to host drag queen performances, and Robinson reached out to the owners of East Frank to ask if th...
๐ป ๐ Get ready for fall - the season of sweater weather, apple-picking, and festivals galore! ๐ Don't miss out on events in NC and SC this September and October - check out Qnotes' guide for a list of what's happening! ๐
Many communities host fall festivals to get people in the mood for the season, and the Carolinas are home to a bevy of unique celebrations.
๐ Get ready to take a wild ride with Dixon Dallas! He's taking over country music with his unorthodox sound and he's just getting started. ๐ค
He's already had a string of viral video hits, the most noteworthy so far a pleasantly raunchy, twangy country dance tune called Good Lookin'.
Qnotes had the chance to catch up with Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School survivor and gun reform activist David Hogg, after his speech to students affected by an active shooter situation at UNC. ๐๐งกโค๏ธ
Qnotes caught up with David Hogg in a brief, exclusive interview after the This is Our Reality Rally at UNC.
The North Star LGBTQ+ Community Center reopened its doors with exciting renovations, providing an even better space for the community! ๐ ๐ ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ +
The North Star LGBTQ+ Community Center in Winston-Salem reopened its doors on Saturday, September 2, after renovations to its location.
As a mother of two students in CMS, Sarah Castleman is worried for their future after the NC General Assembly approved SB 49 - forcing teachers to "out" students to parents & teaching about LGBTQ+ issues in grades K-4. ๐คฆโโ๏ธ๐ฐ
CMS began sending out emails with mandatory forms parents sign off on identified as the โStudent Information Formโ (SIF).
2023 was a tough year, but the Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade weekend๐ brought us joy and togetherness ๐โค๏ธ! We were reminded that love๐ wins, and it was incredible to be surrounded by so much positivity and acceptance. ๐
Pride started as a protest and that protest was rooted in the idea that everyone should have the right to self-determination.
โAs a generation, weโve been told to run, hide and fight, and itโs time for our generation to repurpose the meaning of that,โ Hogg exclaimed to the crowd Wednesday in Chapel Hill.
Hundreds of students wielding signs gathered at Polk Place for the This is Our Reality Rally on Wednesday, August 30.
๐งโ๐ Elon University and Guilford College just made Campus Pride's 2023 BEST OF THE BEST list of LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities ๐๐ Read more at qnotescarolinas.com
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โLast week, we saw the NCGA ran through a set of laws that we know are flatly unconstitutional,โ Allison Scott of the CSE said. โWe know that folks have questions about what these laws mean, how they can take action to protect themselves and their families.โ โ ๏ธ
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The Charlotte Pride Parade brought together over 260,000 people to celebrate and spread positivity! ๐๐คฉ From rainbows to smiles, it was truly a magical experience! ๐
Over 260,000 people clad in every color of the rainbow strolled down Tryon Street and through Uptown Charlotte between Saturday and Sunday.
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"What does NC's House Minority Leader Robert Reives have to say about the anti-LGBTQ+ legislation & the upcoming elections?๐ Find out what he told in this exclusive interviewโก๏ธ ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธ
Qnotes met with Reives on August 16 to talk about what the next steps are and what Democrats need to do to break the supermajority.
From concept to completion, it takes a lot of hard work to make the beautiful floats at today's Pride Parade! ๐ช๐พ๐ฉโ๐จ๐ See how it all comes together and join the celebration at Charlotte's annual LGBTQ+ Pride Festival--it's an event you won't want to miss! ๐๐พ Charlotte Pride
The Pride Parade in Uptown is one of the most anticipated events of Charlotteโs annual LGBTQ+ Pride Festivals.
It's Weekend! ๐๐ Get all the info you need to join in on the fun at qnotescarolinas.com and come swing by the Qnotes Booth in front of the Harvey B. Gantt Center for some awesome free swag and a copy of our SPECIAL IN FOCUS CHARLOTTE edition ๐
The buildup of the LGBTQ+ community in Charlotte is rich with stories of advocacy, perseverance, and love. Channel 9 Presents: Faces of Pride
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It's time to kick off Weekend! ๐ As part of our In Focus Charlotte issue, we've got all the info you need to make it an amazing weekend - from our feature on headliner Big Freedia, to things to do in the Queen City ๐ and local resources to get you informed. ๐ค Check it out and join us in celebrating the best of Charlotte! ๐
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Today is the deadline to apply for a training program with Per Scholas and Out in Tech specifically earmarked for the underserved LGBTQ+ community. In addition to the training, each learner accepted for the program will receive a stipend of $1,000 and assistance with job placement through Charlotte-based Zaddy Solutions, an LGBTQ-owned tech recruiting firm. Read more https://qnotescarolinas.com/register-now-for-tech-classes-aimed-at-the-lgbtq-community-through-nov-14/
Democracy in the U.S. is under an unprecedented attack. Yet, far too few Americans are aware of the threats and what can be done to counter them. Thatโs why weโre participating in #DemocracyDay, a nationwide collaborative effort to focus on coverage of democracy on Sept. 15.
Do you have your #CharlottePride issue of Qnotes? Come see us near the main stage -In Focus Charlotte! ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ
As of Aug. 5, North Carolina has reported 95 cases of monkeypox virus, according to data compiled by the state Department of Health and Human Services and more than half of the cases have been in Mecklenburg County. Read more at qnotescarolinas.com.
For over a decade, this survey has provided free data to help non-profits, universities, media, organizations, and businesses better understand and serve the LGBTQ community. Help our community by taking the survey today. https://survey.cmi.info/se/359D342B06DB7B00?CMID=22058
Celebrate the soundtrack of your life and the women who changed rock and roll forever! Guest vocalists join your North Carolina for WOMEN ROCK!, conducted by Sarah Hicks. Hear favorites including I Feel the Earth Move, Proud Mary, Hit Me With Your Best Shot, and many, many more. May 6-7 in Raleigh. Get your tickets today: https://www.ncsymphony.org/events/431/women-rock/
The worldโs top ABBA tribute band joins the North Carolina Symphony April 22-23, to perform the most iconic hits from ABBA including โMamma Mia,โ โWaterloo,โ โDancing Queen,โ and more. Buy your tickets now: https://www.ncsymphony.org/events/430/abba-the-concert
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