News Briefs for 06.14.19
Beyond the Carolinas
News briefs from across the globe for 06.14.19.
Bishop Tonyia M. Rawls
Talking About Liberating LGB/T People Through Theology
In Charlotte, Bishop Tonyia M. Rawls created the Freedom Center for Social Justice (FCSJ) 10 years ago to be a “culture-shifting organization committed to the growth, safety, and empowerment of marginalized populations.”
Southern foundation grants top $3 million
Carolinas News Notes
The Laughing Gull Foundation (LGF) has announced the approval of $3,895,000 in grants to be awarded from 2018 through 2020 to 24 organizations supporting the LGBTQ community in the U.S. South.
Liberation, inclusion focus of conference
Carolinas News Notes
The Freedom Center for Social Justice will hold its inaugural Liberating Theologies Conference on Oct. 6.
Barber to speak at ‘Liberating Theologies’ conference in October
Carolinas News Notes
The Rev. William Barber II, the well-known North Carolina-based progressive faith leader and founder of the Moral Mondays Movement, will speak at a one-day conference hosted in the Queen City on Oct. 6.
Regional: Law Modernization, Network Retreat
Carolinas News Notes
The North Carolina AIDS Action Network (NCAAN) delivered a presentation on the recent modernization of North Carolina’s HIV criminal law during the opening plenary at the HIV is NOT a Crime III National Training Academy and the Trans Faith and Action Network Retreat will be held from Aug. 16-19.
Regional: Trans Retreat, Tri-Cities Pride
Carolinas News Notes
The Freedom Center for Social Justice has announced that its Transgender Faith and Action Network Retreat call for proposals form is live and TriPrideTN, which was formed in October 2017, is gearing up for its first annual TriPride Parade and Festival on Sept. 15.
Charlotte: Trans Nominees, Band Concert, Prime Timers Anniversary
Carolinas News Notes
The Freedom Center for Social Justice is seeking nominations of transgender individuals for a recognition initiative, the Charlotte Pride Band wants the community to help choose a concert theme and Prime Timers are celebrating their 25th Anniversary.
Charlotte: Art Auction, Org Brunch, Trans Nominees, Grant Op, PFLAG Fundraiser, Roller Girls
Carolinas News Notes
The Art With Heart Auction will benefit Safe Alliance, the Color of Change are having a brunch, the Freedom Center for Social Justice is seeking trans nominees, The Winters Group has announced a grant opportunity, PFLAG Concord/Kannapolis is having a spaghetti fundraiser and the Charlotte Roller Girls opened their season.
