InFocus: Charlotte 2019 — LGBTQ Newcomer and Community Resource Guide
qnotes presents its annual newcomer, visitor and resident guide for Charlotte’s LGBTQ community.
Charlotte’s Ballot Box
Upcoming Special Elections and Primaries
On Sept. 10, a primary election for the offices of mayor and city council will take place in Charlotte, N.C. plus a special election in the 9th Congressional District. A primary runoff is scheduled for Oct. 8 should the need arise. The city’s general election for mayor, and city council will take place on Nov. 5.
Local & Regional LGBTQ Community Resources
Providing Support for All
Resources help support the LGBTQ community.
Queen City LGBTQ Events
Fundraisers, Film Screenings, Entertainment and More!
The Queen City’s LGBTQ community has lots of events to satisfy one’s palette.
Charlotte Pride highlights queer talent in 2019
Entertainers at This Year’s Festival Dish on Their Art and Community
The Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade is just around the corner — and with it comes an awesome line-up of entertainment on both the Wells Fargo main stage and Truliant Federal Credit Union community stage.
Charlotte Pride Event Schedule
Entertainment and Activities Across the Queen City
A full lineup of events and activities for Charlotte Pride.
Pride Journey — Providence, Rhode Island
Queer Travelogue: Plenty of Fun in the Nation’s Smallest State
Being a proud gay journalist, I’ve travelled to dozens of Pride events around the world. From São Paulo, Brazil to Nashville, Tenn., I’ve seen just about everything. But, the one thing I had never seen was a night-time parade. That all changed in Providence. Yes…Providence, R.I.!
‘Rainbow Warrior: My Life in Color’
Out in Print
At its most basic, it’s just a piece of cloth. A nice poly-blend, perhaps, or a hank of nylon in a fade-resistant color. There are holes in one end to fasten to a pole or rope, but it’s otherwise just a piece of cloth. Yet, people have died for it and, as in the new book “Rainbow Warrior” by Gilbert Baker, that flag could be the fabric of revolution.
Sheriff to join Pride parade
Carolinas News Notes
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden will be a participant in the upcoming Bank of America Charlotte Pride Parade on Aug. 18 in Uptown Charlotte.
