Broadway play ‘1776’ comes to Blumenthal with gender diverse cast
Trans youth rights in jeopardy, advocates warn
Bills that would limit gender-affirming care, prevent trans youth from competing in sports and…
Union County Pride holds diversity and disability conference
Union County Pride will present ‘Intersectional Dynamic Pride: Diversity and Disability Conference 2023’ in…
Charlotte is one of the most expensive cities in North Carolina
Charlotte is one of the 25 most expensive cities in North Carolina in terms…
Don’t be fooled by boycotts: most Americans want companies to support LGBTQ community
The recently released “Accelerating Acceptance” study from the LGBTQ media monitoring organization GLAAD surveyed…
arts & culture
The real Magic Mike
Michael Carbonaro has made magic cool again. His wildly popular hidden camera show “The Carbonaro Effect,” which took illusion and tricks to a new level, established him on a global scale. Of course, it helps that he has movie star good looks that leave David Copperfield (remember him?) in the dust. Those looks also came…
travel
A weekend in the city by the bay: San Francisco
You can’t beat a visit to the city and county of San Francisco. The Castro and San Francisco were the mecca for many in the LGBTQ community and the destination is still a draw today. San Francisco and the Castro district lay claim to many significant historic first accomplishments in the United States for our…
charlotte
Amidst Anti-LGBTQ legislation, students, allies and organizations hold support rallies in Waxhaw and Asheville
Students in Union County held a youth-led LGBTQ+ Pride Rally in Waxhaw at the Water Tower Community Corner Saturday, May 27 in response to ongoing attacks on the rights of LGBTQ youth in Union County schools. In April of 2023, the Union County board introduced revisions to its policy 5-01, Selection of Instructional Materials. The new policy…
news
Watchdogs warn Proud Boys planning big Pride Month protests nationwide
As Pride Month approaches, watchdog groups are warning that the neo-Nazi and vehemently anti-LGBTQ+ Proud Boys have big plans to disrupt events around the country. Many are worried they are going to get violent, as the group has a history of doing so. Heidi Bierich, co-founder of the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism, told…
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