TalkBack: 02.13.15
TalkBack
Our online readers weighed in with a variety of viewpoints in response to our story on local TV anchor Audrina Bigos’ comments regarding Bruce Jenner and his rumored gender transition.
The Virgin Goddess: Gypsy Starr
Dishing with Buff Faye
Love is in the air. This month for Valentine’s Day, I sat down with the Queen City legend and “virgin goddess” herself, Gypsy Starr. What’s her story anyway? It all starts with dinner for two at my fave gayborhood diner Dish. Keep in mind she just had a cocktail.
Triangle: Org wants to speed up equality
Carolinas News Notes
Equality North Carolina Foundation is holding its 2015 AdvaNCe Equality Conference on March 21 at Durham Technical College, 1637 E. Lawson St.
Charlotte: Partnership nets schools’ program
Carolinas News Notes
In a cooperative effort, Time Out Youth Center and the Human Rights Campaign of North Carolina are bringing Welcoming Schools to the Charlotte region.
Triad: Workshop planned
Carolinas News Notes
Co-sponsors Guilford Green Foundation, the University of North Carolina School of Education and the Faculty Access & Equity Committee will present its anti-bullying workshop on Feb. 22, 4 p.m., at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, School of Education, Room 114.
Triangle: Fest hosts Oscar night
Carolinas News Notes
The Crape Myrtle Festival invites the community to “walk the red carpet” when it holds its Oscar viewing party on Feb. 22, 8 p.m., at Mission Valley Cinema, 2109 Avent Ferry Rd. #124.
Western: Network hosts fundraiser
Carolinas News Notes
“Queerly Beloved” dinner theatre variety and drag show will be held on Feb. 21, 5:30 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center, 236 Charlotte St.
South Carolina: New board chair announced
Carolinas News Notes
Topher Larkin has been named as the new board chair for We Are Family, a non-profit organization that provides direct services and leadership development opportunities for LGBT youth. It is located at 29 Leinbach Dr., Suite D-3.
Campus Scene: Fair, bootcamp on horizon
Carolinas News Notes
Campus Pride and GLSEN have announced that they will hold a National Online College Fair & Prep Day on March 19, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Regional: Small grants available
Carolinas News Notes
The Alliance for Full Acceptance (AFFA) is now accepting applications for its small grants program. Grants are intended to fun programming, organization capacity building and support for LGBT youth and are open to non-profit groups (or those with fiscal sponsors) based in the Carolinas and Georgia.
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