Archive for October, 2009

Metrolina AIDS Project comes to an end
Updated: Organization's board offers no in-depth comment; other local groups prepare for influx of clients

October 31st, 2009 Comments (18)

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 [...]

Chef’s Special
Print ExQlusive: Chatting with the cast of ‘Eating Out 3’

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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 [...]

Gay in the Army
Letter from a Soldier

October 31st, 2009 Comments (2)

[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 [...]

LGBTs win federal hate crimes protections
Carolinas senators and reps split on support

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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 [...]

Raleigh AIDS org exec to lead state HIV agency
Jacquelyn Clymore leaves Alliance of AIDS Services

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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 [...]

Diocese distances itself from Episcopal Church
Convention delegates approve four of five resolutions

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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 [...]

The ban on Boswell: a Free Speech issue?

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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

City bans Country performer after anti-gay lyrics
Video: Song tells 'stupid gays and queers' to 'go somewhere else'

October 31st, 2009 Comments (27)

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 [...]

Triad: GGF presents annual grants
North Carolina News Notes

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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
National News Notes

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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 [...]

Western: Takeover is mountain bound
North Carolina News Notes

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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 [...]

Charlotte: Chorus says ‘Thank you’
North Carolina News Notes

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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 [...]

Singer ban not a Free Speech issue
Editor's Note

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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 [...]

Soccer snub
General Gayety

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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 [...]

Special convention a step toward schism
Guest Commentary

October 31st, 2009 Comments (2)

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, [...]

Out in the Stars: Oct. 31-Nov. 13

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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 [...]

How to ‘move out’ right the first time
Tell Trinity

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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. [...]

The children are doing well
On Being a Gay Parent

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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, [...]

What a great pageant time
Drag Rag

October 31st, 2009 Comments Off

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 [...]

Conference savings: 3 days left!

October 27th, 2009 Comments Off

Don’t miss your chance for great early-bird rates for this year’s Equality North Carolina Conference & Gala, Nov. 14, in Greensboro.

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