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Ladyslipper’s rich history helped shape women’s music

North Carolina-Based Curator Was on Forefront of Showcasing Lesbian, Feminist Artists

by Camilla K. Cannon on June 14, 2019

Fuchs’ own decision to launch Ladyslipper in its original iteration as a lesbian/feminist women’s music catalogue was informed by her own first-hand knowledge of how difficult it could be for women all over the country, especially those not located in major cities, to get their hands on the exciting music that she was able to enjoy at the National Women’s Music Festival.

Our People: Ames Simmons

Policy Director, Equality North Carolina

by Camilla K. Cannon on June 14, 2019

Ames Simmons is a queer, transgender white man who serves as the first-ever director of Trans Policy at Equality North Carolina, a statewide LGBTQ advocacy organization.

Family, struggle and solidarity in Charlotte’s gay bar scene

Looking Back with Gregg Brafford

by Camilla K. Cannon on May 31, 2019

In 1984, when Greg Brafford became part-owner of O’leens, one of Charlotte, N.C.’s most storied gay bars, the city was not far removed from the time when “suspected homosexuals” would be arrested in Freedom Park and have their names featured on the front page of The Charlotte Observer.

Our People: Tina Wright and Nikki Lynn Thomas

King-Henry-Brockington Archivists

by Camilla K. Cannon on May 31, 2019

Tina Wright and Nikki Lynn Thomas are both archivists at J. Murray Atkins Library at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) involved with the King-Henry-Brockington Archive, a collection of materials relating to LGBTQ history in Charlotte.

Our People: Derrick Vidas

Pet Entrepreneur

by Camilla K. Cannon on May 17, 2019

Derrick Vidas is the owner of Midwood Barkery, an Oakhurst establishment offering doggie day care, boarding and grooming for Charlotteans and their fur families.