Supporters of LGBTQ+ rights protest event at Union County library
Nearly three dozen people protested a Constitution Day event in Union County on Saturday because they say county library officials favored one event over another. The spirited group involving members of Union County Pride, faith-based organizations and others staged a peaceful protest at the Monroe-based main branch on Windsor Street. They oppose the county’s recent…
New NC parent activist group wants to focus on real issues — not ‘manufactured’ ones
When North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a rare state of emergency for public education in May, it revved teams of parents across the state. They, too, wanted to push back against the impacts of what Cooper called the Republican legislature’s “schemes” to expand private school vouchers, defund public schools and push culture wars in…
LGBTQ+ organizations work to support queer students in schools
Karen Graci has a mantra she lives by: “I grow in my own allyship everyday.” It’s those words that led Graci to PFLAG Charlotte, where she now serves as the executive director. “Our mission is to create a caring and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them,” Graci explains. “We do that…
Blumenthal Charlotte International Arts Festival 2023 returns for another season
The Charlotte International Arts Festival (CIAF) is set to make its return on Sept. 15, allowing Charlotte residents to see local, national and international artists through live performances, art installations, global cuisine and more. “The launch of CIAF last fall exceeded our expectations in every way,” said Blumenthal Performing Arts President and CEO, Tom Gabbard.…
‘For the Love of Harlem:’ Charlotte resident Jermaine Lee to revive his Broadway-style musical from Sept. 29-Oct. 1
From September 29 to October 1, Charlotte residents will have the opportunity to be transported to 1920’s Harlem at the peak of the Harlem Renaissance. Charlotte resident and artist Jermaine Lee is set to bring his musical ‘For the Love of Harlem’ back to the stage and will provide audience members a chance to look…
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Mark Robinson’s lead in gubernatorial campaign may waiver
The 2024 Election season has already kicked off in North Carolina as candidates continue to hit the campaign trail and attend panels or debates. In recent weeks, local Republican parties or conservative organizations have hosted candidate forums to give voters a chance to learn about each person on the ballot. However, the frontrunner for North…
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The big B of the LGBTQ+ community: the importance of Bisexual Visibility
Alexander the Great. Amy Winehouse. Eleanor Roosevelt. Cardi B. David Bowie. Drew Barrymore. Marilyn Monroe. Joan Crawford. Freddie Mercury. Frida Kahlo. James Dean. Lady Gaga. Miley Cyrus. All of these notable figures from history and popular culture have one thing in common: they all identified or identify as bisexual. Bisexuality is defined by the American…
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Wednesday Night Live: There’s a New Way to Visit Some Charlotte Museums Free
The Levine Center for the Arts is bringing a new weekly event series to Charlotte that includes free admission to museums and concerts — and it starts this week. The Mint Museum, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture and the Knight Theater are partnering up…
