LGBTQ activism before Stonewall
Early actions in the fight for LGBTQ rights in America
The Stonewall riots in June 1969 was a watershed moment in the fight for LGBTQ equal rights, but it wasn’t the first such incident.
How to be a good ally
Five tips for how to show up and stand up for the people in your life
Whether you are a white person looking to be an ally to people of color, a cisgender person looking to be an ally to the trans and gender nonconforming community or a straight ally to the lesbian, gay and bisexual community, there are some key points in common that will help you be a better friend and champion to those in your life in a less privileged position than yourself.
October is LGBT History Month
It’s time to remember the past and look to the future
Social Security is committed to treating all Americans fairly. This commitment extends to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people covered by Social Security’s many programs.
Celebrate National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11
Part of National LGBT History Month observances
National Coming Out Day helps to raise awareness of the LGBT community and its pursuit of its civil rights. It began 28 years ago on the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights held on Oct. 14, 1979.
The nightmare continues
Five impacts of North Carolina’s infamous HB2
As a workplace diversity consultant, with a specialty in LGBT issues and working with multiple businesses and organizations across North Carolina, I am deeply entrenched in our infamous anti-LGBT HB2 law passed earlier this year.
Theatre presentation responds to Pulse shootings
Brings in artists, performers from across the U.S.
After Orlando: an International Theatre Action in Response to the Pulse Night Club Shooting will be presented on Oct. 28, 8 p.m., at C3 Lab, 2525 Distribution St.
In Memoriam: José Fumero
Fine artist, innovator, arts community proponent
Fine artist and arts proponent José Augustín Fumero, 91, died suddenly on Sept. 16 while on vacation in Nice, France with his partner of over 60 years Herb Cohen. They were just getting ready to embark on a dinner cruise when Fumero died
Freddy Niblack: Checkered Dreams
Indy Car Series driver
Freddy Niblack is the first openly gay driver in the Indy Car Series, but that’s not all that defines him. As is the case for so many athletes, gay or not, he is also a person looking to accomplish a dream — a dream he’s had since his childhood days spent carving a race track …
Muralist unveils work of art
Subject focuses on HB2
Sharon Dowell unveiled her “A City On Its Side” mural on Sept. 16 at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Center City Campus as part of the “Heightened Perspectives” exhibition.
8 Patterns of Wellness — Part 2 of 8
Part 2 of 8: Hydration
In this series, I’m going to share some thoughts about the eight patterns that comprise the eight-week program that is Integre8t Wellness. Part 1 discussed breath. The second pattern is hydration.
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