How a teacher struggles to create safe space for students
Torie Wheatley is a passionate teacher and adjunct professor in the Mecklenburg County school district. She has taught and inspired children for 14 years, but because of anti-DEI measures, she and her students have struggled. “Expectations have been put into place to try and dismantle everything related to DEI,” says Wheatley. “But when it’s in…
Faith, justice and queer leadership take center stage at TFAM conference
Charlotte will host faith leaders, activists and LGBTQ+ advocates from across the country this week as The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries (TFAM) brings its annual Leadership Conference to the city from July 22–25. The conference is centered on the theme “Practicing Ubuntu: Resist. Repair. Regenerate.” Through worship, workshops and panel discussions, organizers hope to demonstrate…
Our People: Lorenzo Tucker
Tall, dark and handsome Lorenzo Tucker has been touching lives in the Charlotte area community for over five years. From HIV advocacy to community equity efforts, if voices need to be amplified, changes need to occur or both – Tucker is probably there. He’s a transplant from Columbia, South Carolina, to the Charlotte area (at…
The Lotus Project launches new theater initiative
A new Arts & Science Council grant is helping The Lotus Project create new pathways into community theater for transgender and gender-diverse Charlotteans through a series of free arts workshops this summer. Through partnerships with Charlotte Trans Health, Time Out Youth and Gender Education Network, the Charlotte nonprofit is offering free workshops designed to help…
CLT Geek honored for helping Charlotte’s small businesses thrive
When a small business owner has an idea but isn’t sure how to turn it into reality, Daniel Pentecost wants to be the first person they call. Whether it’s troubleshooting a technology issue, creating marketing materials or helping an organization launch its brand, the founder of CLT Geek has spent more than a decade helping…
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Released during Pride Month 2026, “American Rough” (Bloodshot) by queer singer/songwriter Andrew Sa isn’t just one of the best LGBTQ albums of this year; it’s also one of the best country albums. Possessing one of the most distinctive voices you’re likely to hear, he sings as if he were born only to croon country tunes. …
Pride
Charlotte Black Pride working to keep event afloat as corp funds lessen
Charlotte Black Pride (CBP) hosts its 21st annual festival July 11-18. Live performances, career fairs, mental health panels and a kiki ball (a runway and dance contest held in queer Black communities) will take place throughout the week. For two decades, CBP has stayed committed to creating space for Black queer people. Though the Charlotte…
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July in full color: events across the Carolinas
Summer is in full swing across the Carolinas, and July offers plenty of opportunities to celebrate, connect and explore. From Charlotte Black Pride programming and cultural festivals to drag performances, live theater, poetry, concerts, gaming nights and civic conversations, organizations throughout North and South Carolina are continuing the season with events for nearly every interest.…
