News Briefs for 05.01.20
Beyond the Carolinas
News briefs from across the globe for 05.01.20.
NC NAACP to Make History at HKonJ
Organization Establishes Largest Contingency of LGBTQ People and Allies for People’s March and Rally
The HKonJ (Historic Thousands on Jones Street) will host its largest assembly of LGBTQ people and allies from throughout the state and across the nation for its Feb. 8 People’s Assembly March and Rally in Raleigh. The theme is 1000 STRONG.
North Carolina ranks high nationally for LGBTQ-friendly hospitals
North Carolina Had the Fourth-Highest Number of Health Care Institution ‘Leaders’ in an Annual Survey-Based Report from an LGBTQ Rights Group.
In a state where advocates for transgender health still shudder remembering HB2, the “bathroom bill” of 2016, area hospitals have stepped up in their treatment of LGBTQ patients.
Primary elections to decide key races
Carolinas News Notes
Across Mecklenburg County and North Carolina the upcoming primary on Sept. 10 will bring candidates one step closer to election and the square-off between Democrat Dan McCready and Republican Dan Bishop will leave one person victorious in securing the 9th District House of Representatives seat. McCready has secured endorsement from the Human Rights Campaign.
Trump administration continues to attack transgender Americans
Resources and Hope Persist for Trans North Carolinians
Since Donald Trump assumed the office of the presidency in January of 2017, his administration has issued a dizzying list of harmful policies and legal maneuvers against transgender Americans, spanning the realms of education, housing and healthcare.
Conservative southern law makers target LGBTQ protections
Legislation Roundup: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Some conservative southern lawmakers continue to introduce bills that would limit the rights of LGBTQ citizens and strip local governments from offering protection to them.
LGBTQ workers protected under the Civil Rights Act
Legal Eagles: A common sense ruling
The Zarda decision is a step to provide LBGTQ protection from discrimination in the workplace.
GOP mayoral candidate won’t rule out using veto against LGBTQ rights
Kenny Smith has twice voted against a non-discrimination ordinance to protect LGBTQ people
Charlotte will be eligible to pass another LGBTQ non-discrimination ordinance in 2020.
Concerts, plays and more usher in fall season
Arts as colorful as autumn leaves brush the Carolina landscape
Arts as colorful as autumn leaves brush the Carolina landscape
Texas twin to HB2 in hibernation — for now
Legislative session ended without action; Lt. Gov. vows revival
North Carolina’s House Bill 2 may have been repealed in name, but its legacy lives on in imitation legislation pushed by conservative lawmakers in other states. The Texan version of the infamous “bathroom bill” was left unheard when the state’s House of Representatives ended its special session — but Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick hasn’t given up the issue.
Most Recent Articles
- College Visit Canceled! Now What? May 13, 2020The post College Visit Canceled! Now What? appeared first on Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Digital Branch.Shannon Blair
- Charlotte Readers Podcast: Sarah Archer May 12, 2020The post Charlotte Readers Podcast: Sarah Archer appeared first on Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Digital Branch.Landis Wade
- Under the Covers with Rachael Brooks May 8, 2020The post Under the Covers with Rachael Brooks appeared first on Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Digital Branch.Landis Wade
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