News Briefs for 02.22.19
Beyond the Carolinas
News briefs from across the globe for 02.22.19.
HRC’s index rates N.C.’s LGBTQ laws
Beyond the Carolinas
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and the Equality Federation Institute released their 5th annual State Equality Index (SEI) and not surprising, North Carolina falls into the category, “High Priority to Achieve Basic Equality.”
Anti-violence laws don’t protect gay couples
Around North Carolina: Non-co-habitating couples can’t request legal protection for battering
Despite the Supreme Court ruling, the state was left with an obscure law unlike any other in the the nation that prevents those in same-sex relationships and not sharing a residence from accessing protective orders for domestic violence.
Hopes and aspirations for paying it forward
Community leaders share their New Year’s resolutions
The new year is upon us and what better time to discover and reflect on what we want this annual restart to become for us.
Carolinas LGBTQ and allied community leaders have shared their resolutions and hopes for 2019.
Chamber celebrates holidays, honors community members
Event’s welcome reception and social attended by Gov. Roy Cooper
Last month, the Charlotte LGBT Chamber of Commerce celebrated the holiday season in festive style, as well as conducted its final business of the calendar year with its sold out “Shimmer, Shine & Success!” event held at The Westin. The event was also graced by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.
Voter ID law condemned
Carolinas News Notes
Equality North Carolina has condemned the North Carolina legislature on passage of SB824 which is a new voter identification law that will restrict the ability of vulnerable North Carolinians to cast their votes on Election Day.
News Briefs 12.28.18
Beyond the Carolinas
News from across the globe for 12.28.18.
It’s the season for giving
Organizations share their holiday wish lists
It’s the season to be jolly, merry and gay. It’s also an important time of the year to support LGBTQ organizations who support the community in any way possible so that they can continue to offer the community vital services, solace and more.
Chamber names gala awardees
Carolinas News Notes
The Charlotte LGBT Chamber of Commerce has announced this it will honor business leaders and professionals from the area at its “Shimmer, shine…success!” annual meeting and awards gala on Dec. 18.
