The South Carolina superintendent of education recommended ignoring new federal protections expanding the definition of sex discrimination under Title IX to protect queer, trans and gender-noncon...
Mary Beth Clark has lived in Chatham County for over 20 years, and she’s proud to call the town of Pittsboro her home. The town is home to around 4,700 people and is known for its historic down...
Ben Chapman (He/Him/They) is an activist and archivist born, reared and still living in the Carolinas. A resident of Raleigh, Chapman is a millennial with a passion for history and equality who r...
Political attacks on queer youth have increased exponentially in the last few years, shedding light on the persistent challenges and discrimination our younger community faces in society. While p...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/on-the-rise-what-can-we-do-about-violence-against-lgbtq-youth/
These days, living in our post pandemic world and with the way cultural participation has evolved, it often seems challenging to convince friends and acquaintances to step out for a big night of ...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/charlotte-prides-reel-out-lgbtq-film-festival-is-back/
The 2024 general election is set to be one of the most important in modern history, and both the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Planned Parenthood are preparing to launch campaigns in a ...
Summer is around the corner, and with school out for June, July and most of August, North Carolina’s queer and trans youth will be looking for ways to spend their day. There are multiple summer...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/camps-for-queer-youth-prepare-to-welcome-kids-for-2024-summer/
Balanced Nutrition, Inc., a nonprofit operated by Yolanda Hill, the wife of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, failed to properly track the number of subsidized meals it provided to its participating childc...
For the second year, Elgin is ringing in its Pride Festival and Parade with a weekend of fun over June 1. Take part in the Elgin Pride Festival and Parade and spend the weekend enjoying the sight...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/elgin-illinois-preparing-for-lgbtq-pride-festival/
Greensboro’s chapter of Stonewall Sports is set to wrap up its spring season and kick off its summer sports, giving LGBTQ+ folks and allies a chance to come together and play recreational sport...
In a move to defend its reputation, East Frank Superette and Kitchen’s owners have filed a lawsuit in response to months of threats received over the drag shows the restaurant has hosted. “...
When most people go to a library, they expect a calm, peaceful, quiet environment. At the Durham County Main Library on April 13, however, it was anything but calm. At around 10:30 a.m. on Satu...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/durham-main-librarys-rainbow-story-time-faces-bomb-threat/
HIV/AIDS walks are held across the country to help raise money for awareness organizations, including ones like House of Mercy in Belmont. While there is still no cure for HIV, treatments are now...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/house-of-mercy-annual-aids-walk-set-for-may-4/
On April 3, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC), the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, released a...
The LGBTQ+ Artist in Michigan is a group exhibition of artists who identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. This exhibition is in partnership with Suits and the City, whose mission is to pro...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/lansing-welcomes-the-lgbtq-artist-in-michigan-exhibition/
Melania Trump is set to host an event for the Log Cabin Republicans organization at the Trup family’s Mar-a-Lago estate later this month. This is the first event Melania will take part in relat...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/melania-trump-to-host-log-cabin-republicans-at-mar-a-lago/
There’s no question that non-profit organizations often face challenges when it comes to finances. Never-ending struggles to capture funding from donors and grants can leave organizations in a ...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/continuing-changes-at-equality-nc-raising-questions/
Summer Lucille wasn’t always comfortable in her own skin. She graduated from college with a degree in computer science and worked at Bank of America in Charlotte. On the outside, it appeared ...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/juicy-body-goddess-goes-viral-on-tiktok-for-empowering-plus-size-women/
About four decades ago a music teacher and a substance abuse counselor had a lovely baby girl. Today, she’s all grown up and goes by the name Luvleeh, though her parents named her Leandrea Ju...
The North Carolina Constitution guarantees residents’ rights to a free public education, stating “The General Assembly shall provide by taxation and otherwise for a general and uniform system...
Andrew Douglas Tench was known to friends and family simply as Andy. The Charlotte Metro area gay men vanished during the evening of March 24 or in the early morning hours of March 25, a few hour...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/missing-charlotte-metro-man-reported-as-dead/
Vice president Kamala Harris apparently likes North Carolina and it appears a lot of voters in the state have reciprocal feelings. She’s been to Charlotte three times this year with previous vi...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/vice-president-kamala-harris-visits-charlotte/
People are raising their eyebrows at one of former President Donald Trump’s latest endorsed candidates: a beyond spiteful pastor who has publicly called for the death of queer and trans folks.�...
National Champion women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley is making headlines after saying trans women should be allowed to compete on women’s sports teams, a deviation from other coaches in her...
A new study has revealed that North Carolina is the fifth kinkiest US state, and fleshlights are the most searched-for sex toy in America. Sex toy review platform Bedbible.com analyzed the number...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/north-carolina-named-fifth-kinkiest-state/
In a social media account, Andy Tench readily identifies as an openly gay man. A native of Gaston County, he has called Belmont – a prominent Charlotte suburb – home base for most of his life...
According to a recent report titled “A political and cultural glimpse into America’s future,” nearly a third, or 28 percent, of Gen Z adults in the United States identify as LGBTQ+, a stark...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/nearly-30-percent-of-gen-z-adults-identify-as-lgbtq/
There are several LGBTQ+ inclusive events happening across North Carolina, from the Triad area to the communities surrounding Mecklenburg County. Pride Winston-Salem is one of the organizations p...
Four LGBTQ+ Appalachian State University staff members have been terminated since last year, according to reporting from Inside Higher Ed. When the employees asked for a reason behind their termi...
UNC-Chapel Hill’s faculty has been organizing to rename Hamilton Hall — which houses the history; sociology; political science; and peace, war, and defense programs — after North Carolina C...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/uncs-hamilton-hall-to-be-renamed-after-pauli-murray/
For the second week in a row, Vice President Kamala Harris is headed back to North Carolina. Harris will be in Charlotte April 4 to open a field office in the city, which will be one of 10 the ca...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/vice-president-kamala-harris-heads-back-to-charlotte-april-4/
Members of the MAGA movement are outraged after President Joe Biden posted on social media recognition of March 31 as Trans Visibility Day. While Trans Visibility Day has been celebrated on March...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/maga-explodes-over-trans-visibility-easter-shared-day/
Spring has officially arrived, and with the season comes fun events for folks of all ages. From Winston-Salem to Raleigh, there’s something for everyone regardless of identity or background. Qn...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/happenings-across-north-carolina-in-april/
In the vibrant Queen City, opportunities abound for those willing to reach out and seize them. For LGBTQ+ and ally college students, one such opportunity has emerged as a beacon of hope and empow...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/embracing-opportunity-through-scholarship/
If you’ve ever lived in or visited a city that was hosting an Olympic game you can fill the excitement in the air, even if you’re not a sports fan. For the host location the excitement begins...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/the-growing-global-list-of-lgbtq-competitors-for-the-paris-olympics/
Stonewall Sports is a renowned organization that has made significant strides in promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion and community engagement through recreational sports. Founded on the principle of creat...
“Democracy Dies in Darkness.” This saying can be found at the top of every printed edition of The Washington Post, and while it may seem like a bold statement, it couldn’t be more accurate....
https://qnotescarolinas.com/it-isnt-about-parties-its-about-democracy/
Chatham County is one of North Carolina’s “Triangle adjacent” counties, located south of Chapel Hill and west of Wake County. It’s home to the towns of Pittsboro, Siler City, Goldston and...
Just 48 hours after organ donation surgery, a gentleman sits in a Star Wars themed home office belonging to his husband. Surrounded by light sabers decorating the walls, themed rugs and R2D2 figu...
On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was born, drawing 20 million Americans into the streets in support of environmental protection after a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California, in 19...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/how-switching-to-organic-pads-and-tampons-can-benefit-the-environment/
On April 14, Gothenburg, Sweden’s second city, unveiled its newest attraction – World of Volvo – an experience center designed to immerse visitors in the rich history, innovative spirit,...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/gothenburg-welcomes-grand-opening-of-world-of-volvo/
Longtime LGBTQ+ advocate and former presidential advisor David Mixner died in his New York City home on Monday, March 11. His death was due to complications from long-term COVID, according to his...
Come join in on the fun as Carolinas CARE Partnership, which now includes Transcend Charlotte, sets up for its second ever annual 18+ Queer Prom. The event will kick off at 7 p.m. on May 18 at Re...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/transcend-charlottes-queer-prom-to-return-to-the-queen-city/
A crowd gathered inside the Dowd Center Theater in Monroe on Friday evening, March 22, to see an encore presentation of “Hello Daddy.” The dramatic musical/comedy one-person stage show is the...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/town-of-monroe-protesting-drag-and-twisting-lgbtq-culture-again/
It seems North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is already impacting economic development in the state just after securing the GOP nomination, as Connecticut lawmakers target companies looking at ...
Fan-favorite “RuPaul’s Drag Race” queen and entertainer Shangela is making a stop in the Tar Heel State later this spring for her comedy tour ‘Ha-Ha-Halleloo.’ The show will start at 8 ...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/rupaul-fan-favorite-shangela-to-make-tour-stop-in-the-triangle/
Singing sensation and Huntersville native Renée Rapp received the outstanding music artist award at the 2024 GLAAD Media Awards on March 14. Rapp, who identifies as lesbian, rose to fame for her...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/huntersville-native-renee-rapp-wins-glaad-media-award/
Charlotte Pride is bringing back the annual scholarship and summer internship program, which was made possible with support from the Principal® Foundation. The program, “aims to improve econom...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/applications-open-for-charlotte-pride-scholarships/
Michael Jackson “ONE” by Cirque du Soleil at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas is a captivating tribute to the King of Pop that seamlessly blends the magic of Cirque du Soleil with the timeless music...
https://qnotescarolinas.com/show-review-michael-jackson-one-at-mandalay-bay/
President Joe Biden gave his State of the Union address March 7, talking about the state of affairs in the United States and touching on the status of LGBTQ+ rights in the country. “I know the ...