New home for dogs and cats opens at Humane Society
Dogs and cats at the old Humane Society of Charlotte animal shelter will have a new home by the end…
Mad Madison Cawthorn and Pitiful Pat McCrory go out with barely a whimper
Is there ever a good time to rejoice in someone else’s defeat? Probably not. At least not too much. But…
LGBTQ Primary Election Results in Charlotte and North Carolina
Primary elections were held across various parts of the country May 17, with LGBTQ candidates vying for seats in state and…
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LGBTQ Centers of Raleigh and Durham offer much for so many
It’s that time again. Pride Season – a grand time of celebrating camaraderie, equity and identity. For many LGBTQ folks, a month or two or even three out of the year isn’t enough and safer spaces need to extend beyond Pride Parades and parties. For those of us who need more, LGBTQ Centers can offer…
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Our People: Smote Mote
There’s a two-story house with a teal-colored front door and finished basement located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its occupants are a quirky bunch of Queer folks who enjoy each other and living life to its fullest. One of those people is a creative artist and librarian named Smote Mote [they/them]. In 2017 Smote’s partner found…
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It’s Time for Reel Out!
Charlotte Pride is back and the in person events are on the way. After two years of quarantines, gatherings of 10 people or less and virtual LGBTQ Pride celebrations – this year, pride goers can do more than long for the fellowship in person Pride events foster. One of those events everyone is excited about:…
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Back Together In-Person, Pride Season Is Upon Us!
by Clark Simon (he/him) Charlotte Pride President April’s showers bring May’s flowers — and, gee, aren’t they so colorful? With the return of Spring comes a whole new season of Pride celebrations across the Carolinas. And, finally, after two years of virtual, socially-distanced, and small-scale events, Pride groups across our region, including us here at…
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