Southern spring style, with a twist
Spinning traditional southern fashion into new urban styles
There’s a certain large retail department store based in Charlotte that claims it is “Modern Southern Style.”
New city manager will face challenges, opportunities for growth
New City Manager Ron Carlee will pick up on retired Manager Curt Walton's leadership on LGBT inclusion, capital investment
A forthcoming transition in city leadership could change the way LGBT people and a host of other progressive issues are represented in the city.
Amid tears, Myers Park Baptist pastor says farewell
Progressive, LGBT-inclusive Steve Shoemaker resigns
With tears and applause, hugs and handshakes, Myers Park Baptist Church said goodbye on Sunday, Feb. 24 to a longtime senior minister who announced in mid-February that he needed to walk away from the stresses of pastoring a 2,200-member congregation.
HRC Gala attracts 1,100
Patinkin and Newell captivate audience
On Feb. 23, over 1,100 LGBT and ally community members, dressed in their finest attire, showed their support by attending the 18th annual Human Rights Campaign Carolina Gala at the Charlotte Convention Center.
Take cues from Shoemaker’s inspirational leadership
Editor's Note
On Feb. 24, the Rev. Steve Shoemaker, who has spent nearly 14 years as pastor of Myers Park Baptist Church, announced his resignation. Shoemaker’s presence at Myers Park Baptist and in the larger progressive Christian community in Charlotte will be missed.
Who’s left to Create Change in the South?
Community Voices
At the end of January I attended the Creating Change conference in Atlanta organized by the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force.
QPoll: Do you think national LGBT advocacy organizations understand southern life?
QPoll
Do you think national LGBT advocacy organizations have an understanding of LGBT life, history, politics and activism in the South?
Charlotte: AIDS Walk gearing up
Carolinas News Notes
The 20th Annual Walk for AIDS will be held on April 13, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., to benefit the House of Mercy, 701 Mercy Dr.
Charlotte: Blumenthal slates club events
Carolinas News Notes
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center’s Out on the Town LGBT theatre group is stepping out during March.
Triad: Foundation announces new leaders
Carolinas News Notes
The Adam Foundation has released the names of its new officers and board.
