A poet shares his thoughts: an interview with Steven Reigns
More than 45 years after the first newspaper article about AIDS appeared in the New York Times, gay poet Steven Reigns continues to write about it with a literary reminder that the health crisis is far from over. As with his previous collection, “A Quilt for David,” the subject is front and center in his…
Charlotte organizations celebrating milestones
As Qnotes celebrates 40 years of news reporting, storytelling, advocacy and community, we’re shining a spotlight on the organizations that have been doing the work right alongside us: lifting, serving and showing up for Charlotte’s LGBTQ+ community every single day. These milestone anniversaries aren’t just numbers to applaud, they’re powerful testaments to endurance, impact and…
Out on Film: An interview with Gina Gershon
Few actors are as versatile as Gina Gershon. From her early role alongside Tom Cruise for her first onscreen love scene in “Cocktail” and her role in Robert Altman’s “The Player” to back-to-back lauded performances in “Showgirls” and “Bound,” she’s long been a queer favorite. Along with such 21st century standouts like “Prey for Rock…
Out in Print: ‘The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram: The Man Who Stared Down World War II in the Name of Love’
You couldn’t escape it. When you fell in love, that was it: You were there for good. Leaving your amour’s side was unthinkable, turning away was impossible. You’d do anything for that person you loved – even, as in the new biography, “The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram” by Ethelene Whitmire, you’d escape toward danger.…
Luke Combs adds his voice in support of LGBTQ+ community
Country music has long been shaped by tradition, identity and cultural expectations, but it has also faced criticism for its lack of LGBTQ+ inclusion. In that context, recent comments from Luke Combs are drawing attention for their clarity and intent, particularly around support for LGBTQ+ youth. Combs, one of the genre’s most commercially successful artists…
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