Charlotte’s Log Cabin Republicans
Ever wonder how many people in the LGBTQ+ community identify as a conservative, a Republican or maybe even a Trump supporter? Given the long history of intolerance, discrimination and even violence lobbed at us from that part of of our population, ever wonder how anyone in the LGBTQ+ community could fall in line as a…
LGBTQ community experiences attack by ICE; woman dead, children left without mother
In what is quickly becoming known as the shots heard round the world, American citizen…
Buddhist Monks’ Walk for Peace Heads to North Carolina
For nearly three months, a small group of Buddhist monks has been walking across…
Cherokee, Lumbee and the other Native Tribes in North Carolina
Across North Carolina, roughly 125,000 people identify as American Indian or Alaskan native alone…
Top LGBTQ+ friendly countries in 2026
For LGBTQ+ people, safety has never been an abstract idea. Concerns for our community…
OUR PEOPLE
Our People: Jason Lewis
Six years ago, a burger-loving Aries packed up his life in Colorado and landed in Charlotte, bringing with him a sharp tech mind, a creative spirit and an unapologetic love for all things nerdy. Jason Lewis, founder of Olive AI Creative and lead UI/UX mobile developer by day, now calls South End home, where his…
LITERATURE
Charlotte-based authors talk about their books and self discovery
Storytelling remains one of the most important ways we make meaning of our lives and experiences. In this multi-author feature, Qnotes takes a look at some of our community’s local writers. ‘God Does Love Me: My Trans Journey to Finding My True Self’ by Dawn J. Flynn Dawn Flynn is a Charlotte-area author, ordained minister,…
oUT IN PRINT
Out in Print: Best books of 2025
This past year, you’ve often had to make do. Saving money here, resources there, being inventive and innovative. It’s a talent you’ve honed, but isn’t it time to have the best? Yep, so grab these Ten Best of 2025 books for your new year pleasures… Nonfiction Health care is on everyone’s mind now, and “A…
out in music
Out in Music: Legendary lesbian musician Janis Ian talks about documentary
Singer/songwriter Janis Ian will always have a special place in my heart. She was the first artist I interviewed at the beginning of my journalism career. It was 1994, after the release of what some considered to be her comeback album “Breaking Silence.” She couldn’t have been more delightful or forthcoming. I’ve interviewed her four…
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