United Methodist Church lifts ban on LGBTQ+ clergy, same-sex marriage
The United Methodist Church (UMC) lifted the ban on LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex marriage, marking a significant moment in the history of the denomination, reflecting broader societal shifts and internal debates within the church. This decision came after years of contentious debate, evolving attitudes towards LGBTQ+ rights within religious institutions. “Today, May 1, The United…
KUUMBA Academy returns for a second time
The KUUMBA Academy is a space for Charlotte-based artists of color to learn essential…
From the house cat to pinball machines: some of North Carolina’s most unique museums
Museums provide an opportunity for people to explore and give them a chance to…
National Honor Our LGBTQ Elders Day is May 16
May 16 marks the date that many LGBTQ communities across the country will celebrate…
From pickleball to health expos, events aim to include North Carolina’s 65 and older population
There are around 1.5 million LGBTQ+ folks who are 65 and older across the…
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Is drag performer off the hook for $100k haul from Campus Pride?
It’s been nearly five months since QNotes was the first publication to report on a financial controversy involving the non-profit LGBTQ+ college student advisory organization Campus Pride and now former CEO, Shane Windmeyer. The national Charlotte-based and nearly 20 year old institution, which had been known for support of LGBTQ+ youth, had long been a…
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One step forward, two steps back: how North Carolina seems to be heading back to HB2 era
The year of 2016 was defined by untraditional politics — from the election of Donald Trump to North Carolina denying then Gov. Pat McCrory a second gubernatorial term. The latter probably wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for the implementation of House Bill 2 (HB2), also known as the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act.…
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Campaign for Southern Equality releases ‘How Far?’ report on trans youth traveling for healthcare
The Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) has released the “How Far?” report in partnership with the Southern Equality Research & Policy Center, providing an in-depth look into the impact statewide healthcare bans on trans youth. The report looked at how bans on gender-affirming care have disproportionately impacted trans youth across the American South, especially those…
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Trans students’ safety in question after proposed South Carolina budget provision revealed
South Carolina trans students may be barred from using the bathroom that corresponds with their gender identity after a new state Senate proviso passed April 24. The new rule requires students to use the bathroom of their assigned sex at birth and sleep in rooms based on their birth sex during overnight field trips, targeting…
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