News Briefs for 02.21.20
Beyond the Carolinas
News from across the globe for 02.21.20.
Six percent of sexual minority adults in the U.S. identify as queer
Beyond the Carolinas
An estimated 6 percent of sexual minority adults in the U.S. identify as queer, according to a new study, entitled “Exploring the Q in LGBTQ: Demographic characteristic and sexuality of queer people in a U.S. representative sample of sexual minorities,” by the Williams Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law.
Island Paradise
Queer Travelogue: Honolulu is a Perfect Escape from Winter Mainland Blues
Sick of winter yet? Then Honolulu is a perfect escape. The temperatures are in the low 80s year-round. I only packed shorts.
From Bayard Rustin to Blossom C. Brown
15 Black LGBTQ Activists and Advocates
In honor of both King and Rustin’s legacies, qnotes is highlighting the contributions of 15 black LGBTQ leaders who have made, or are still making, an indelible mark on our history.
LGBTQ seniors face critical challenges accessing aging services
Beyond the Carolinas
On Lok and Openhouse recently released results from a groundbreaking new report by the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), which aims to tackle a wide range of unique challenges LGBTQ seniors face in accessing aging services in San Francisco.
Pride in Rugby
QNotes’ 2019 Organization of the Year Brings the Community Together
Each year, qnotes selects a person or organization that is benefitting the LGBTQ community through service or by breaking down barriers in the region. This year, we chose The Charlotte Royals which was founded on the idea to foster a supportive environment where gay and bisexual men and their straight allies can learn and play the sport of rugby.
2019: The Year In Review
News and Stories from Across the Nation
Unlike last year, LGBTQ issues did not figure as prominently in the news media. But don’t be fooled. Donald Trump and his administration have been hard at work, gutting nearly every protection put in place by former President Barack Obama.
The Fight Continues for Equality North Carolina
Political Voices
When I made North Carolina my home in 2018 to assume the new role of executive director of Equality North Carolina (ENC), I had a specific vision in mind for the future of this organization.
Most Recent Articles
- Charlotte Readers Podcast: Kimmery Martin February 18, 2020The post Charlotte Readers Podcast: Kimmery Martin appeared first on Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Digital Branch.Landis Wade
- Charlotte Readers Podcast: Rosy Crumpton and Kamaria Delaney February 11, 2020The post Charlotte Readers Podcast: Rosy Crumpton and Kamaria Delaney appeared first on Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Digital Branch.Landis Wade
- Big Impact with a Small Footprint: Veterans Project Is Building Community While Fighting Homelessness February 10, 2020The post Big Impact with a Small Footprint: Veterans Project Is Building Community While Fighting Homelessness appeared first on Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Digital Branch.Kayla Gibson
ACTION ALERT!
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Stand Up for Equality on Super Tuesday
Primary Elections March 3
Voter Registration available through
early voting
To learn more, visit
North Carolina State Board of Elections
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