Archive for October, 2009
Originally Published: Oct. 22, 2009, 6:02 p.m. Updated: Oct. 31, 2009, 2:00 a.m. After almost 25 years of service to the greater Charlotte-metro area, a local AIDS service organization has made the decision to close shop in the midst of internal problems, staff resignations, dwindling resources and claims of financial [...]
Contributing writer Mikey Rox, an award-winning freelance journalist and the principal of Paper Rox Scissors, a copywriting and creative consulting company in New York City (www.paperroxscissors.com), chats with three cast members from “Eating Out: All You Can Eat,” in Q-Notes‘ Oct. 31 Print ExQlusive. Three newcomers — Daniel Skelton, Michael [...]
[Ed. Note — In the summer, Q-Notes was contacted by a gay North Carolinian who wished to write about his experiences as a gay man in military service. We wanted to share his thoughts with readers to not only commemorate Veterans’ Day, but to raise awareness of the trials and [...]
Legislation to expand hate crimes coverage to those targeted for their sexual orientation, gender, gender-identity and disability cleared its last hurdle on Oct. 22. The U.S. Senate voted 68-29 to pass the measure. President Barack Obama signed the bill on Oct. 28 in a ceremony at the White House. Senators [...]
For 20 years, Jacquelyn Clymore has worked with Raleigh’s HIV/AIDS care community. On Oct. 23, her two-decade relationship with community-based AIDS services and care came to an end. In November, Clymore will begin work as the “state AIDS director,” taking her position as head of the the HIV/STD Prevention and [...]
Meeting in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. on Oct. 23, 300 delegates from parishes in the Diocese of South Carolina voted to distance themselves from the national Episcopal Church. The diocese, which includes all of Eastern and Coastal South Carolina, has been opposed to the national church’s movement to include LGBT people [...]
Was it appropriate for Reidsville to ban any future, publicly-funded performances by Country singer Matt Boswell? Absolutely. Yes. The ban was appropriate. Boswell was wrong, but he shouldn’t be banned. No, the ban was not appropriate. This is a Free Speech issue. I’m not sure. View Results
Originally Published: Oct. 19, 2009, 4:04 p.m. Updated: Oct. 31, 2009, 2:12 a.m. REIDSVILLE, N.C. — City officials have banned future performances by a popular regional Country band after the group sang an anti-gay rendition of a classic Merle Haggard song at a local festival. Reidsville officials hired Matt Boswell [...]
GGF supports training program GREENSBORO — On Oct. 15, the Guilford Green Foundation (GGF) presented Equality NC Foundation (ENCF) with a grant at the group’s annual granting ceremony. The $3,075 grant will support ENCF’s work to to identify and train a group of talented young activists in the Triad area. [...]
Gay adoption bill introduced WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA) has introduced the Every Child Deserves a Family Act (HR 3827) which would codify sexual orientation non-discrimination in foster care placements and adoptions nationwide. According to reports, there are approximately 65,500 adopted children being raised by lesbian or gay [...]
Mountain bound BLOWING ROCK — Takeover Friday is heading back to the hills from Nov. 13-15! Enjoy three days hanging out, renewing old friendships, meeting new friends and taking to the slopes (if snow is available). Takeover Cocktail Party kicks off the festivities at the Lounge at the Inn at [...]
Much appreciation DAVIDSON — “Thanks to You,” a free recital by Sotto Voce, an ensemble from One Voice Chorus, will be held on Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Albans Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Ln. The event honors the blessings of family, friends and community. It is done as [...]
On Oct. 19, Q-Notes picked up the story of a popular, regional Country singer in the Piedmont and southwest Virginia and the anti-gay lyrics he used when singing a legendary Country song at a small town fall festival. The story appears in this print issue, as well. Reidsville’s WGSR 47 [...]
A soccer team in suburban Paris doesn’t play well with others. The Creteil Bebel club refused to play a match against a gay club called Paris Foot Gay. The gay team said it received an email stating, “Sorry, but because of the name of your team and in keeping with [...]
Four of the five anti-gay resolutions presented at the Special Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina were easily passed by the clergy and lay delegates on Oct. 23. The fifth resolution, a condescending bit of triteness, resolved “not to condone prejudice or deny the dignity of any person, [...]
November creates ruckus and rampage, thanks to retrograde Uranus trine Venus and eventually square Sun and Mercury. Whew! And, not a moment too soon. We have become too sedate and self satisfied. Now is the time for change in whatever shape or form. Don’t be a turkey — gobble up [...]
Dearest Trinity, I’m moving out from a very dysfunctional relationship and there’s lots of drama. That’s why I’m leaving. But, I want to move out with the least amount of drama. Help? Moving Drama, Austin, Texas Dearest Moving Drama, When it comes to “moving out,” there’s always drama and trauma. [...]
One of my primary concerns when I began the process of separating from the person I was married to and moving out was the well-being of our two children. The same was true for their mom: we were both concerned on how they would not only adjust to our divorce, [...]
Greetings and salutations, kids! Welcome back to my contribution to the wonderful world of female impersonation pageantry. We have new national titleholders hither and yon and a few new on the local levels, too. I was able to attend two very exciting contests recently that I’ll be able to speak [...]
Don’t miss your chance for great early-bird rates for this year’s Equality North Carolina Conference & Gala, Nov. 14, in Greensboro.
