News Briefs 10.19.18
Beyond the Carolinas
News briefs from across the Carolinas and around the world for 10.19.18.
More N.C. locales recognize Pride Month
Two more North Carolina locales have issued official proclamations recognizing LGBTQ Pride Month, following a similar proclamation from Wake County on Monday this week.
National orgs offer a valuable lifeline for LGBTQ youth, allies, adults
U.S. filled with viable options for impressionable, vulnerable youth
Across the nation, there are many organizations that serve as support systems and resources for youth, allies and adults.
Western: PFLAG welcomes trans trainers
Carolinas News Notes
Flat Rock/Hendersonville PFLAG will hold their upcoming meeting on April 9
As a kid in NC, she ‘couldn’t Google gay stuff.’
On TV, she’s out — and a rising star.
Fortune Feimster is one of America’s foremost LGBTQ comics.
S.F. Gay Men’s Chorus brings songs of hope to LGBTQ communities in the South
Bringing music and joy where it is most needed
The chorus had been planning to do an international tour. “Then the election happened…”
Charlotte: ‘Darkness’ Walk, Catholic Retreat, Duke Employees, Center Name Change, Pride Awards
Carolinas News Notes
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will hold its 10th annual Out of the Darkness Charlotte Walk on Oct. 28, the Diocesan Ministry for Gay & Lesbian Catholics will hold its annual The Cross & The Rainbow retreat from Oct. 6-8, Duke Energy reported that they are making sure that all employees at their company feel welcome, especially those from the LGBTQ community, The Legal Services of Southern Piedmont has undergone a rebranding effort over the past two years and is now called the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and The Charlotte Pride Festival and Bank of America Charlotte Pride Parade gave out its annual Champions of Pride Awards at the culmination of the two-day event.
Center’s dream becomes reality
Time Out Youth Center finally ‘at home’ in new permanent facility, grand opening announced
In 1990, Tonda Taylor, along with human services professionals, educators, physicians and clergy, assembled to discuss the needs of young LGBTQ individuals who were struggling with their sexual orientation. They knew that there was a desperate need for a place for them to turn for help and support. So on April 8, 1991, four gay and lesbian youth gathered for a discussion group under the guidance of Taylor and others for what would later become the premier organization in the Charlotte, N.C. area to address the needs of LGBTQ youth.
Our People: Q&A with Joan Gale
Cabarrus PFLAG president works for change
Allies are born when their love is unconditional. For Joan Gale, 59 years young and a straight parent, her son’s coming out in middle school was a moment of great change. Seeing her own child confront the struggles that LGBTQ youth face in Cabarrus County and around the world, Gale was determined to do her part. She founded the Concord/Kannapolis chapter of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) in 2014, after retiring from her career as a school counselor.
Western: Pastor Installation, PFLAG Meeting, Youth Org Staff
Carolinas News Notes
Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Sacred Journey will install the Reverend Dr. Joan Saniuk as its new pastor on June 4, the Flat Rock-Hendersonville Chapter of Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays will host Kaley Fry, interim national program director of Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere on June 5, and OUTright Youth of Catawba Valley has announced that Anna Watson has become the associate director.
