It’s that time of year again: the Qnotes holiday gift guide
The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it the joy of giving, the warmth of friendship and family and the excitement of finding that perfect something for the special people in our lives. To make your holiday shopping brighter and more enjoyable, members of the Qnotes team have come together to curate a collection…
Big changes at the chamber
The Charlotte-based Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CLGBTCC) has seen its fair share of…
Former NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and wife file for bankruptcy
Mark Robinson, the scandal-ravaged former North Carolina lieutenant governor and 2024 Republican gubernatorial candidate…
‘The Q’ goes beyond remembrance to celebrate transgender lives and voices
Every November, people gather to remember members of the transgender community whose lives were…
Does God have a gender?
Phil Vischer was the co-creator of one of the most successful direct-to-video animated series…
The town of Matthews to celebrate first-ever Pride in the Park
The afternoon of Sunday, November 15, will mark a historic first for the town…
arts & culture
Native American Heritage Month: the tribes, the culture and the events
In the United States much of the history of indigenous tribal people has been erased. For example, when most people think of North Carolina, they think of the Cherokee or perhaps the Lumbee. But there are more – recognized by the state but not on a federal level – that exist in both Carolinas North…
healthcare
Home for the holidays: Your guide to seasonal celebrations in Charlotte
The holiday season is almost here, and Charlotte has plenty of ways to celebrate. From drag performances and holiday concerts to dazzling light displays, theater productions and family-friendly traditions, the Queen City’s calendar is filling up with seasonal festivities. LGBTQ+ favorites Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme return with their signature holiday mischief, while the Gay Men’s…
politics
Honoring the experiences of our LGBTQ+ Veterans
Veterans Day (proclaimed a federal holiday in 1938 by President Woodrow Wilison) began as Armistice Day on November 11, 1918, marking the end of major fighting in World War I at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Unlike most federal floating holidays, it’s always on the 11th day of November.…
local
By the numbers: Who gets breast cancer?
Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings a familiar wave of pink ribbons, fundraising campaigns and reminders to schedule mammograms. But behind the familiar messaging is a disease that’s more complicated than the public conversation often suggests. Breast cancer is commonly framed as a women’s health issue. But while cisgender women account for the overwhelming…
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