Gay Charlotte and LGBTQ Carolina News, Arts & Entertainment
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 — 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.
Carolina Voices MainStage Choir will present “The Big Sing: Animated!,” SafeAlliance observes awareness month, Time Out Youth Center’s MasQueerade Prom is seeking contributions, AIDS WALK Charlotte has a new location, the Charlotte Pride Band will conclude its current season with a concert, meals are being requested for Time Out Youth Center Cabarrus County’s meetings and Boy George is hitting the Tar Heel State.
The seventh annual Charleston Beer Garden is set for May 19 to benefit Lowcountry AIDS Services and Alliance for Full Acceptance is hosting “Trans Talk: Uncensored.”
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