Archive for November, 2010
Gay and lesbian bookstore White Rabbit closed its Raleigh location today. Owner Jim Yarbrough says the economy and a bad location took its toll.
Guest commentary, by Stan Kimer, Total Engagement Consulting, Raleigh, N.C.: There has been a lot of media attention the past few months about the tragic suicides of several gay teens as a result of gay bullying. So often these vulnerable teens do not find any support in their schools, churches, [...]
Greensboro’s News & Record published a guest commentary by LGBT philanthropist Bob Page on Sunday. In response, a reader offered their criticism and said Page’s piece “attempts to make being gay seem OK,” according to editorial page editor Allen Johnson. Allen posted this on his blog today: A gay columnist? [...]
Perhaps, a message for Charlotte’s LGBT nightlife establishments? @T_ravFashion says: Now I’m excited to go out, but it’s sad I have to frequent straight establishments in Charlotte bcuz the gay ones are messy and lame. Perception, you know, is often reality.
QNotes and the Alliance of AIDS Services-Carolina present a very special issue: Life, Positively. In recognition of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, we give special coverage to important HIV/AIDS issues.
Although it’s an accepted convention that sometimes opposites attract, resulting in dichotomous pairings like liberals with conservatives, matinee idols with car park attendants and Carolina fans with Duke fans, for the most part this hasn’t been the case with HIV-positive and HIV-negative people.
The holidays are here. Thanksgiving is over and you’re still full of turkey (or tofu), but that doesn’t mean you can stop. The holidays are here! And, it’s time to get out and see all the beautiful, wintry sights. That includes holiday classics like Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.” We got the chance to speak briefly with “White Christmas” ensemble member Matthew Kirk. In his 20s, Kirk has been performing musical theater since he was child, and was cast in the original Broadway production of the musical.
QNotes is pleased to partner with the Alliance of AIDS Services-Carolina in presenting this special section, “Life, Positively”, in recognition of World AIDS Day.
North Carolina is blessed to have a plethora of community resources and programming for those living with HIV/AIDS. Several groups throughout the state work to keep the public educated, provide testing and counseling and support and case management to those who test positive. Below are resources for the Triad, Triangle [...]
The shelves on Rosedale Infectious Diseases’ emergency food pantry were getting empty. With a weak economy and the holidays in sight, the HIV/AIDS clinic’s manager, Dale Pierce, and Rosedale physician Frederick A. Cruickshank decided it was time to ramp up their fundraising efforts.
October and November saw the passing of three Charlotte leaders. Each gave of their time, talent and energy in helping to make this community better. qnotes remembers them, their life and their service.
When Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx comes to his forum at the Lesbian & Gay community Center, community leaders and citizens should ask Foxx hard questions and reserve their pats on the back until after pressing issues are taken care of and promises delivered.
Do you think the LGBT community puts enough focus on HIV/AIDS education, prevention and advocacy?
Readers respond to our article profiling John Stolter, new chair of Charlotte’s Lesbian & Gay Community Center.
It was a North Carolina author, Thomas Wolfe, who wrote “You Can’t Go Home Again.” My partner Anne decided to ignore him and go home to North Carolina anyway.
The statistics are scary. In places like Washington, D.C., and 19 of the largest U.S. cities, the facts and figures take on new meaning, as more and more people contract HIV and are left to live with the disease, the cultural and institutional stigma and health disparities.
Dan Kirsch, the onetime visionary behind OutCharlotte and The Charlotte Lesbian & Gay Center, has stepped down as executive and artistic director of Diversionary Theatre.
Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN) is looking for donations for its client services pantry, especially during these economically-trying times.
— The LGBT Center of Raleigh has been selected as the “Tip for a Cause” for December by the Aveda Institute, 200 W. Franklin St. Visit the facility for any service (i.e., hair cut, color, facial or nail service, etc.) and 100 percent of all tips will be contributed to the Center.
The Adam Foundation’s 1st Annual Holiday Social will be held on Dec. 2, 5:30 p.m., at Finnigan’s Wake, 620 N Trade St.
