United Methodist Church lifts ban on LGBTQ+ clergy, same-sex marriage
The United Methodist Church (UMC) lifted the ban on LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex marriage, marking a significant moment in the history of the denomination, reflecting broader societal shifts and internal debates within the church. This decision came after years of contentious debate, evolving attitudes towards LGBTQ+ rights within religious institutions. “Today, May 1, The United…
From the house cat to pinball machines: some of North Carolina’s most unique museums
Museums provide an opportunity for people to explore and give them a chance to…
National Honor Our LGBTQ Elders Day is May 16
May 16 marks the date that many LGBTQ communities across the country will celebrate…
Is drag performer off the hook for $100k haul from Campus Pride?
It’s been nearly five months since QNotes was the first publication to report on…
From pickleball to health expos, events aim to include North Carolina’s 65 and older population
There are around 1.5 million LGBTQ+ folks who are 65 and older across the…
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Juicy Body Goddess goes viral on TikTok for empowering plus size women
Summer Lucille wasn’t always comfortable in her own skin. She graduated from college with a degree in computer science and worked at Bank of America in Charlotte. On the outside, it appeared Lucille was living the life people dream of, but for her, it wasn’t fulfilling. “That nine [to] five job, it was just so…
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With Michele Morrow, it won’t be a brighter tomorrow for North Carolina schools
The North Carolina Constitution guarantees residents’ rights to a free public education, stating “The General Assembly shall provide by taxation and otherwise for a general and uniform system of free public schools, which shall be maintained at least nine months in every year, and wherein equal opportunities shall be provided for all students.” The public…
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One step forward, two steps back: how North Carolina seems to be heading back to HB2 era
The year of 2016 was defined by untraditional politics — from the election of Donald Trump to North Carolina denying then Gov. Pat McCrory a second gubernatorial term. The latter probably wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for the implementation of House Bill 2 (HB2), also known as the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act.…
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Trans students’ safety in question after proposed South Carolina budget provision revealed
South Carolina trans students may be barred from using the bathroom that corresponds with their gender identity after a new state Senate proviso passed April 24. The new rule requires students to use the bathroom of their assigned sex at birth and sleep in rooms based on their birth sex during overnight field trips, targeting…
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