Archive for October, 2011
Via Charlotte’s newest gay blogger, Steven Publicover (welcome to the QC!)… Monday 9am on Charlotte Talks 90.7 WFAE – Gay and Gray The Baby Boomer generation is aging and we have kept an eye on some of the issues confronting those in the twilight of their lives here on Charlotte [...]
Ed Toney is passionate about infrastructure – specifically what he believes are a lack of adequate roads and sidewalks in fast-growing southwest Charlotte.
The biggest surprise so far in Charlotte elections this year has been LaWana Mayfield, a community organizer who defeated incumbent Warren Turner in the Sept. 13 Democratic primary for District 3.
English World Cub Rugby Champion visited the Queen City in early October to spread a message of acceptance, inclusion and civility. Bullying, he says, “is about civility and manners. It doesn’t cost anything to be nice to one another.”
QNotes is proud to go purple on Spirit Day. As you can already see, we’ve purpled our logo and our site’s background. It will remain purple in recognition of Spirit Day through Friday.
Community members took to the streets of downtown Winston-Salem on Saturday, Oct. 15 for their inaugural, locally-produced LGBT Pride festival and parade. The events were a first since the Twin City hosted the statewide NC Pride in 1996.
A rally to oppose a pending anti-LGBT state constitutional amendment on marriage, civil unions and domestic partnerships drew about 150 participants over the weekend in Uptown Charlotte. Organizers of the Oct. 15 event said it was the first of several more local activities to follow.
N.C. State GLBT Center vandalized The Technician, North Carolina State University’s student newspaper, reported this morning that the campus’ LGBT student center was vandalized on Monday night. The unknown perpetrators used purple spray paint to write “fags burn” and “DIE” on the center’s door and glass display cases. Campus police [...]
An impending ballot initiative considering an anti-LGBT state constitutional amendment on marriage, civil unions and domestic partnerships will serve as the backdrop of a documentary currently in the making.
The following is a guest contribution from New York City-based writer Joshua Plante. We need a beacon for the LGBT children of this country, and for the world. Our children need a voice, one that speaks not for them, but on behalf of them. This pillar of strength is needed [...]
Every October, the nation’s attention turns to issues of women’s health. As Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October serves as an opportune time for women’s health groups, medical institutions and others to raise awareness of a disease that has touched many women. Yet, other health risks particular to women and especially to lesbians are also of importance.
Winston-Salem Pride The LGBT community in Winston-Salem, N.C., held their first Pride festival and parade since 1996 this Saturday. Organizers said as many as 5,000 turned out throughout the day and many festival-goers expressed concern over an impending anti-LGBT state constitutional amendment. Local news-media in the Triad area was on [...]
Karen Mosteller does not have breast cancer. In fact, she never has. But, it’s a different story for many of her close friends. “We were younger then,” Mosteller says, recounting memories of two friends diagnosed with breast cancer just weeks apart over a decade ago. “We were all taken aback. They were both healthy and exercised and did all the right things. They ate well, they took walks — all the things you were supposed to be doing.”
Voters head to the polls on Nov. 8 to elect a new city council and at-large school board members. Two school board candidates stand out as strong allies and advocates.
The economy is still limping along and plenty of folks are looking for ways to save a dime. A frequent shopper card here and a few coupons there can add up to big savings at the end of the month. Two gay Charlotteans want to add a different spin to the coupon craze. Saving money is good. Saving while also giving back is better.
In the hit song “1999” Prince sings about his defiant intention to celebrate in the face of an impending cataclysm. The track would have been an appropriate theme for the 2011 NC Pride Fest and Parade, held Saturday, Sept. 24 in Durham on Duke University’s East Campus, where the mood was almost surprisingly lighthearted given the potential political catastrophe that looms.
Michael “Billy” Belger, age 47, passed away on Sept. 30, 2011, peacefully at his home in Charlotte, N.C., after a long illness.
The University of North Carolina-Charlotte’s Theatre Department will present the play “Cloud 9,” by Caryl Churchill Oct. 19-29. The comedy takes a deep look into long-held sexual and gender stereotypes and roles and leaves the audience questioning their veracity and relevance to life. The play also plays with notions of gender and gender identity. Two of the actors play characters opposite their own genders.
Asheville’s “We Do” Campaign is a perfect example of grassroots, non-violent direct action, highlighting in real time the effects of discrimination upon its victims. But, in order to ensure defeat of the proposed anti-LGBT state constitutional amendment, we should each keep in mind what will be of best benefit to the entire movement
We are excited to release our slate of 2011 general election endorsements for Charlotte City Council. The election will be held on Nov. 8, 2011.
