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InFocus: Charlotte 2019 — LGBTQ Newcomer and Community Resource Guide

by QNotes Staff on August 9, 2019

qnotes presents its annual newcomer, visitor and resident guide for Charlotte’s LGBTQ community.

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Gay bars and Clubs: A Look at Charlotte’s History

Taking a Journey Back to the Bar Scene in the Queen City

by David Aaron Moore & Camilla K. Cannon on August 9, 2019

As a young gay man in Charlotte of the 1980s, I managed to snag a fake ID that was realistic enough to convince bar owners I was five years older than I actually was. The fact that I was over six feet tall came in handy, too. There’s something about height that implies age.

Government 101

How the City of Charlotte Runs and Who Runs It

by Carlyle Addy on August 9, 2019

Charlotte is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The Charlotte metropolitan area is home to about 2.4 million people. In other words, running the city means making policy decisions that impact a lot of people.

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Local & Regional LGBTQ Community Resources

Providing Support for All

by QNotes Staff on August 9, 2019

Resources help support the LGBTQ community.

Charlotte Pride highlights queer talent in 2019

Entertainers at This Year’s Festival Dish on Their Art and Community

by Charlotte Pride on August 9, 2019

The Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade is just around the corner — and with it comes an awesome line-up of entertainment on both the Wells Fargo main stage and Truliant Federal Credit Union community stage.

Charlotte Pride Event Schedule

Entertainment and Activities Across the Queen City

by Charlotte Pride on August 9, 2019

A full lineup of events and activities for Charlotte Pride.

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Sheriff to join Pride parade

Carolinas News Notes

by Lainey Millen on August 9, 2019

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden will be a participant in the upcoming Bank of America Charlotte Pride Parade on Aug. 18 in Uptown Charlotte.

Buff Faye wins NEOY crown

Beyond the Carolinas

by Lainey Millen on August 9, 2019

On July 28 Charlotte, N.C.’s Buff Faye was crowned Miss National Entertainer of the Year (NEOY) 2019 at the C2 Event Venue in Louisville, Ky.

Governor issues executive order

Carolinas News Notes

by Lainey Millen on August 9, 2019

On Aug. 2 North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order directing the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services to ensure that no taxpayer dollars are used for conversion therapy for minors, including North Carolina Medicaid and North Carolina Health Choice, Equality North Carolina (ENC) announced.

Public opinion survey data released

Beyond the Carolinas

by Lainey Millen on August 9, 2019

The NC AIDS Action Network (NCAAN), Latino Commission on AIDS (LCA) and Southern AIDS Coalition released new results of a public opinion survey data from seven southern states showing strong support for public policies to combat HIV. NCAAN and LCA presented the results of the survey at the 10th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science in late July.