Archive for January, 2011
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) seems to be at a crossroads recently as decisions are being made by its congregations on whether or not to allow LGBT people to be leaders of the church.
Furman University will host a presentation of the award-winning “Vagina Monologues” on Marc 3 at 7 p.m. at 3300 Poinsett Hwy.
Wake Forest Baptist Church has hired a second lesbian pastor to join its clergy. Dr. Angela Yarber comes to the Tar Heel state from a spot as associate pastor of San Francisco’s Shell Ridge Community Church of Walnut Creek.
The African Diaspora Film Festival will be held on Feb. 16 at the North Carolina State University’s Witherspoon Cinema, at 7 p.m.
Much of our attention in this society is about the “me” that is coming out to the world around the individual who is LGBTQ. The entire coming-out process is a journey that lasts an entire life. This is due, in large part, because in this society, where being “straight” is still the norm and being LGBTQ is considered the “abnorm,” we are called to be consistently, patiently and lovingly explaining to those around us and strangers: “Yep, I’m gay. It’s part of who I am. And, if you don’t mind my asking, you are…?”
Happy New Year, kiddies! I hope this finds everyone off to a great start. As 2011 rolled in, I was at The Asylum in Gastonia (which has since closed) with my 2 sisters Brooke Divine LaReese and Brandonna Dupri as they did a show with Serena Nox of Johnson City, TN. Nothing like welcoming a new year in with friends you’ll probably spend much time with in the coming days.
A reader asks Trinity, “What are circuit parties and would you recommend them?” And, as always, Trinity answers.
The Sun enters Aqueerius setting us off in new directions and engaging us in a fight for right, justice or whatever. The point here is to pick your battles and wage them after you reinforce your battlements. Don’t allow your flanks to be exposed, unless that is your plan.
Yesterday, we published a story on South Carolina Equality’s recent survey of 1,000 LGBT residents in the Palmetto State. The survey found that 48 percent of respondents had experienced bullying or harassment in South Carolina’s public schools. SC Equality Director Christine Johnson (pictured right) says her group will be pushing [...]
South Carolina Equality has released a landmark survey of 1,000 LGBT residents. The survey exposes several needs and challenges currently facing the state’s estimated 117,000 LGBT citizens, advocates say, particularly among LGBT youth in the state’s public schools.
Don’t forget this weekend’s line-up of fabulous events with Her HRC, a national day of awareness, fun and community-building organized by the Human Rights Campaign. A few weeks back, we reported on Her HRC events in Charlotte and Durham. Check that out and make room on your social calendars this [...]
Over the past few days I’ve heard many arguments decrying the strongly violent rhetoric directed at liberals and Democrats by conservatives. The best example is probably the 2010 Nevada Republican nominee for Senate, Sharron Angle, who said last year “2nd Amendment remedies” might be needed if the election didn’t work [...]
North Carolina state Rep. Larry Brown, who caused controversy last fall after calling gays “queers” and “fruitloops” in an email to his Republican colleagues, is drawing fire again. In an interview Tuesday with The Winston-Salem Journal, Brown said the state government shouldn’t be funding HIV/AIDS treatment for those people who “caused it by the way the live.”
A message announcing yoga class cancellations turned into a bit of a controversy this week after the studio’s owner described snow closings as “gay.” Community members, the Charlotte Business Guild and a Y2 Yoga student respond to FOX Charlotte.
USA Network has selected Elke Kennedy, activist and mother of 2007 hate crime victim Sean Kennedy, for their 2010 Character Unite Award.
qnotes contributor Robbi Cohn’s Jan. 8 column, “What’s going on, North Carolina?”, along with a recent guest commentary by Charlotte-area, anti-LGBT religious leader Dr. Michael Brown, have attracted quite a few comments and thoughts from both readers and, likely, those who’ve stumbled upon our website out of interest for either [...]
LGBT community mmebrs and leaders across the Carolians share their New Year resolutions, personally and for the community.
Can putting yourself first be considered an unselfish decision? When it comes to your health, the answer is yes. By putting your health first, you’re not only staying well for you, but also for your loved ones.
Research shows that helping others can make us feel enormously better about ourselves. It’s called “helper’s high.” Being there for others in their times of need makes us feel more a part of a community that watches out for its own members.
As the New Year rolls in and each of us prepare for the coming warmth of spring, perhaps it’s wise to stop and take a moment to reflect on our sexual health and wellness. After all, with the warmth of spring and summer comes all sorts of sensuous temptations; don’t get caught off-guard when Mr. Right (or Ms. Right Now) comes a knocking.
