The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will hold its 10th annual Out of the Darkness Charlotte Walk on Oct. 28, the Diocesan Ministry for Gay & Lesbian Catholics will hold its annual The Cross & The Rainbow retreat from Oct. 6-8, Duke Energy reported that they are making sure that all employees at their company feel welcome, especially those from the LGBTQ community, The Legal Services of Southern Piedmont has undergone a rebranding effort over the past two years and is now called the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and The Charlotte Pride Festival and Bank of America Charlotte Pride Parade gave out its annual Champions of Pride Awards at the culmination of the two-day event.