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News Briefs for 01.22.21

Beyond the Carolinas

Lainey Millen on January 22, 2021

News from across the globe for 01.22.21.

COVID-19 Vaccine

Health & Wellness: Two Local Residents Volunteer for Testing

Jack Kirven on December 25, 2020

After only nine months there are already multiple potentially-viable vaccines available around the world to inoculate people against the novel coronavirus.

After a Charlotte, N.C. hotel shut down in May, some members of the LGBTQ community were left with limited options. The hotel has been in a legal battle with residents over the evictions since April. Deshon Medley, who identifies as gay, was one of those people facing homelessness.

Turn Out the Vote in November

With One Month Left Before the Election, Mobilization Has Ramped Up

Chris Rudisill on October 2, 2020

“Vote for our lives.” “Your vote is your voice.” These and other “Get Out the Vote” campaign slogans are fueling communities around the Carolinas fighting against voter suppression efforts in a vital election that is loaded with political division, a pandemic and the continued fight for increased voter equity and mail-in options.

In Memoriam: Dan Mauney

Charlotte Business Owner and LGBTQ Advocate Dies at 49

Chris Rudisill on July 24, 2020

“Now I’m stronger than yesterday; now it’s nothing but my way.” Those lyrics from the 2000 hit song “Stronger” by Britney Spears closed out the touching graveside service for Dan Mauney on July 15.

Our People: Shann Fulton

Chair for Charlotte Black Pride

Mykah Buff on July 24, 2020

Chair of Charlotte Black Pride (CBP), Shann Fulton, was born in Savannah, Ga. and grew up in different areas of South Carolina’s Low Country. In 2013, Fulton relocated to Charlotte from Columbia, S.C., and has been an active member of the community ever since.

Pride: Will You Show Up?

Political Voices

Kendra R. Johnson on May 29, 2020

It’s been over two months since we all became sequestered in our homes, both locally here in North Carolina and around the world. As we inch ever closer to the start of June, many LGBTQ people are beginning to wonder: what will Pride look like this year? And does it even matter?

Acts of Kindness

People Respond to COVID-19 in Amazing Ways in Charlotte

Chris Rudisill on May 1, 2020

During this time of shelter-in-place, many in our community are facing unprecedented feelings of isolation and depression. These simple acts of kindness can brighten what seems like a mundane existence.

Our People: Judith Jeffries

Volunteer, Charlotte LGBTQ Elder, Wife

Mykah Buff on January 24, 2020

Upon retiring from her 20+ year career from Carolinas HealthCare System, Judith A Jeffries began devoting much of her time to volunteering in the LGBTQ community.

Our People: Teresa Davis

Attorney, Former Military Servicemember, Musician, Foodie

Mykah Buff on September 20, 2019

Teresa Davis, who has been a Charlotte, N.C. resident for over 15 years, has led an exciting and fulfilling life. Davis served as the president of the Charlotte Business Guild, as well as having served on the board of the Charlotte LGBT Community Center for over five years.