News Briefs for 06.26.20
News briefs from across the globe for 06.26.20.
Live and More
An Interview with Ruthie Foster
Out singer/songwriter Ruthie Foster has the kind of voice that can give you chills and warm your heart at the same time. Soulful, sassy and as powerful as a transformer, it doesn’t matter if she’s singing one of her marvelous original compositions or putting her distinctive touch on a standard, the result is always a delight.
COVID-19 Highlights Relationship Between Charlotte Pride Groups
Public Collaborative Statement Shows a More Unifed Community
On April 28, Charlotte Pride and Charlotte Black Pride issued a joint statement canceling this summer’s Prides. The statement was not a surprise, but the fact that the two organizations issued it together was noteworthy.
‘Moment’ by Moment
An Interview with Kristin and Desereé of Dance Loud
There are two sides to every story and that holds true in the case of “The Moment” (danceloudmusic.com), the debut 180-gram audiophile LP (also available via digital download) by Chicago-based queer electronic duo Dance Loud.
Pride Journey
Provincetown/Cape Cod
Cape Cod is known for attracting throngs of LGBTQ beach and party goers to its north-most tip, Provincetown. Having never been to P-Town, the locals found it surprising that I would visit during the winter, when the towns population is a fraction of what it is during the summer.
Pride and Protest
In these locales around the world, Pride’s primary purpose remains a protest
What started out in New York City’s Greenwich Village in June 1969 as a protest has morphed through the ensuing decades into an annual celebration and commemoration for our global LGBTQ community.
Headline acts blanket the nation
A sampling of major Pride festivals’ entertainment line-up
Across the U.S. during the month of June, big cities stage their annual Pride festivals to honor the history and celebrate what it is to have Pride.
N.C. Pride @ Night welcomes Jewish LGBTQ community
Festival pushed to 4 p.m., parade canceled
Organizers rebranded as “N.C. Pride @ Night” from Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. on Oct. 1, canceling this year’s parade.
Out! Raleigh returns for 7th annual fest on May 6
Growing festival benefits LGBT Center of Raleigh
City Plaza welcomes back the Out! Raleigh festival on May 6, an annual event benefiting the LGBT Center of Raleigh. The festival is traditionally family friendly, with a KidsZone, live entertainers, local artists and vendors, and of course, a plethora of food options to make any foodie’s mouth water.
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