News Briefs for 11.27.20
Beyond the Carolinas
News briefs from across the globe for 11.27.20.
Staying In, Singing Out
Gay Choruses Keep Singing During COVID-19
In a country where discrimination remains widespread against LGBTQ people, G-Voice has offered much-needed community and has continued to offer a message of hope during the pandemic — one that is being repeated by choruses here in Charlotte.
Non-Profits Seek Support
Local LGBTQ Organizations Struggle to Make Budgets during COVID-19
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer non-profits throughout Charlotte are constantly fundraising, but with COVID-19 these vital organizations are struggling to meet their budgets with canceled events, a plethora of grant opportunities and reduced individual support.
A Virtual Walk
The 2020 AIDS WALK CLT Goes Online During COVID-19
In its 24th year, AIDS WALK Charlotte is one of the largest HIV awareness and fundraising events in the Carolinas. Due to shelter-in-place orders, this year’s event has gone virtual.
HRC marks 25 years in the Carolinas
A Quarter of a Century Championing LGBTQ Rights
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) celebrates 25 years of holding a fundraiser in the Carolinas on Feb. 22. The event, now called the North Carolina Dinner & Silent Auction, was started during a pivotal year for the organization.
PPSAT Charlotte to increase services
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic Moves to Larger Health and Education Center Near Uptown
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic’s (PPSAT) new health center will double its square footage with its move to a building just outside of Uptown Charlotte this summer.
Family, struggle and solidarity in Charlotte’s gay bar scene
Looking Back with Gregg Brafford
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.
To Give is Divine
Dishing with Buff Faye
To give is Divine — seriously. Whether you have a black heart, red heart or pink heart, the legendary “Drag Queen of the Century” Divine knew it best. Charity has always been part of being a drag queen.
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