SC Equality hosts black tie casino night
It’s time to get your queer James Bond on! South Carolina Equality, the Palmetto State’s oldest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, is hosting a black-tie recommended “Equality Royale” on the evening of Friday, October 9. This night of “cards, cocktails, and community” is a fundraising event with a message: “Don’t Gamble Your Rights Away.” LGBTQ+ rights are…
Upcoming Sumter SC Pride festival faces opposition
The Sumter SC Pride Festival is set for October 17, 11 am to 3 pm, at the Heath Pavilion, located at the Swan Lake Iris Gardens. This year’s event will have a first: a drag show. That’s caused some negative response among a number of Sumter residents, especially members of some local churches. Sumter, home…
‘TRANSform the Vote’ to help LGBTQ+ voters with ID needs
Charlotte voters in the LGBTQ+ community will have an opportunity Oct. 7 to learn about voter identification and voting rights at “TRANSform the Vote,” scheduled for the Arts Factory at 1545 W. Trade St. The event is being organized with participation from SONG Power, State of Emergency and (TRANS) parent Magazine. ABOUT VOTING North Carolina…
October unmasked: Events across Charlotte
October brings a little bit of everything to Charlotte’s LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ+ History Month and National Coming Out Day arrive alongside a packed calendar of drag performances, community gatherings, live entertainment and opportunities to connect. And, of course, October means Halloween. As the month goes on, costumes, horror and plenty of camp take over the…
The Midterms: Voting in the Carolinas
The midterm elections are now just weeks away and LGBTQ+ organizations have chosen their political endorsements. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PAC and Equality North Carolina Action Fund PAC (ENC) are supporting politicians that challenge MAGA Republicans and advocate for LGBTQ+ equality. NORTH CAROLINA On September 16, HRC PAC endorsed Democratic candidate Roy Cooper for…
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