From the house cat to pinball machines: some of North Carolina’s most unique museums
Museums provide an opportunity for people to explore and give them a chance to expand their knowledge on a wide array of topics. North Carolina has 14 state-sponsored museums, but some of the best museums are hidden across the Tar Heel State. From a record-breaking collection of pinball machines to a museum dedicated to the…
United Methodist Church lifts ban on LGBTQ+ clergy, same-sex marriage
The United Methodist Church (UMC) lifted the ban on LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex marriage, marking a significant moment in the history of the denomination, reflecting broader societal shifts and internal debates within the church. This decision came after years of contentious debate, evolving attitudes towards LGBTQ+ rights within religious institutions. “Today, May 1, The United…
Is drag performer off the hook for $100k haul from Campus Pride?
It’s been nearly five months since QNotes was the first publication to report on a financial controversy involving the non-profit LGBTQ+ college student advisory organization Campus Pride and now former CEO, Shane Windmeyer. The national Charlotte-based and nearly 20 year old institution, which had been known for support of LGBTQ+ youth, had long been a…
From pickleball to health expos, events aim to include North Carolina’s 65 and older population
There are around 1.5 million LGBTQ+ folks who are 65 and older across the country. These seniors have lived through history — Stonewall, some of the earliest LGBTQ+ Pride parades, the height of the AIDS epidemic, the federal legalization of same-sex marriage and more. In the Tar Heel State, 1.8 million people are 65 and…
One step forward, two steps back: how North Carolina seems to be heading back to HB2 era
The year of 2016 was defined by untraditional politics — from the election of Donald Trump to North Carolina denying then Gov. Pat McCrory a second gubernatorial term. The latter probably wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for the implementation of House Bill 2 (HB2), also known as the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act.…
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