Archives: Print Edition 2018-06-15

Local leaders have not focused on those with the highest need, primarily people and families and the lowest end of the economic spectrum.

A closer look reveals that the city is home to more than a few organizations committed to assisting LGBTQ individuals in the fight against poverty and homelessness.

A landmark report from a wide-ranging national coalition says LGBTQ people face heightened rates and indicators of economic disparity.

New access for HIV prevention medication and case management for HIV-negative clients will be among new services offered by RAIN.

At a time when I was battling religious brainwashing (thank you, Southern Baptist Church), that chorus became more of a mental health refuge than an arts organization.

There are a variety of efforts that we use in our daily lives to accomplish all the tasks we perform. In exercise those tasks get really specific, in order to train for very particular goals.

Stonewall Sports Charlotte has announced that it has launched its inaugural Stonewall Rainbow Run on Sept. 8, Retiring One Voice Chorus Artistic Director Gerald Gurss has received a Special Judges Citation from The American Prize in Composition and the Charlotte LGBTQ/IGLA Swimming Club has announced it’s gauging interest in the development of an International Gay & Lesbian Aquatics team and Stonewall Sports league

The first Fayetteville Pride will be held on June 22.

The 5th Annual OUT at the Movies Int’l LGBT Film Fest will be held from Oct. 4-7 and “A Million Happy Nows” will be screened on July 14.

Tito’s Handmade Vodka is engaged in raising funds for the LGBT Center of Raleigh and Blondes vs. Brunettes Raleigh through their two Love, Tito’s Pedal for a Purpose pedicabs rolling around the Capitol City and SAGE Raleigh is having a potluck on July 4.

The Alliance for Full Acceptance will present Keeping the Faith: Reconciling Religion & LGBTQ Identity on July 17, the Myrtle Beach-Horry County Democratic LGBT Committee and the Horry County Democratic Party will hold their Democratic Pride in the Park on June 16 and Gay Bingo, “Rainbow, Unicorns & Glitter,” is being held on Aug. 16.

The North Carolina AIDS Action Network (NCAAN) delivered a presentation on the recent modernization of North Carolina’s HIV criminal law during the opening plenary at the HIV is NOT a Crime III National Training Academy and the Trans Faith and Action Network Retreat will be held from Aug. 16-19.

A new campaign ad for Maryland gubernatorial candidate Richard Madaleno ends with him kissing his husband Mark Hodge on the front lawn of his home and Bravo host and producer Andy Cohen was on hand for Tel Aviv Pride.

Quick Hits from across the globe for 06.15.18.

A reader asks: “My partner often shows displeasure with me by closing off all communication for a few days with the “silent treatment.” But then I feel horrible and abused. Any help would be appreciated!”