News Briefs for 11.29.19
Beyond the Carolinas
News from across the globe for 11.29.19.
Endorsed candidates share wins, losses in 2019 general election
Across North Carolina, candidates for public office saw both wins and losses in the most recent general election.
State, national orgs lay out election endorsements
Equality North Carolina and The Victory Fund Share Their 2019 Picks
As voters hit the polls for early voting, a North Carolina statewide civil rights organization and a national one too share their endorsements for the General Election for 2019.
Worldwide book launch slated
Carolinas News Notes
Dovetailing after the culmination of LGBT History Month during October, a worldwide book launch of “The Children of Harvey Milk: How LGBTQ Politicians Changed the World” will be held on Nov. 7
Carrboro mayor appointed to state Inclusion Commission
Lydia Lavelle, the openly lesbian mayor of Carrboro, has been appointed to the N.C. Commission on Inclusion, adding yet another LGBT voice to the new statewide board created by Gov. Roy Cooper last year.
Triangle: ‘Bent,’ Chorus Kickoff, Methodists Convene, Mayoral at RBPN, Red Ribbon Ball
Carolinas News Notes
The Justice Theatre Project has mounted a production of “Bent,” the Triangle Gay Men’s Chorus kicks off their rehearsal and Spring concert season, Reconciling United Methodists are convening, Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle will speak at RBPN and the Red Ribbon Ball is coming up.
Election 2015: Pro-LGBT wins in Charlotte, gay candidates win and lose across North Carolina
Tuesday’s general election proved successful for LGBT rights advocates in Charlotte, and showed some wins and some losses for gay candidates across North Carolina. Charlotte Election Results The big news of the night in Charlotte was the election of Jennifer Roberts as the city’s new mayor. She becomes the city’s first Democratic female mayor, as well …
Most Recent Articles
- Charlotte Readers Podcast: Kimmery Martin February 18, 2020The post Charlotte Readers Podcast: Kimmery Martin appeared first on Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Digital Branch.Landis Wade
- Charlotte Readers Podcast: Rosy Crumpton and Kamaria Delaney February 11, 2020The post Charlotte Readers Podcast: Rosy Crumpton and Kamaria Delaney appeared first on Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Digital Branch.Landis Wade
- Big Impact with a Small Footprint: Veterans Project Is Building Community While Fighting Homelessness February 10, 2020The post Big Impact with a Small Footprint: Veterans Project Is Building Community While Fighting Homelessness appeared first on Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Digital Branch.Kayla Gibson
ACTION ALERT!
____________________________________
Stand Up for Equality on Super Tuesday
Primary Elections March 3
Voter Registration available through
early voting
To learn more, visit
North Carolina State Board of Elections
____________________________________
