SC Arts Commission withholds funding from two groups only: they’re both LGBTQ+ organizations
LGBTQ+ artistic endeavors have no “artistic merit,” at least according to a majority of the SC Arts Commission, a group appointed by MAGA conservative governor Henry McMaster and approved by the Republican-dominated South Carolina Senate. The Commission’s staff review process had recommended funding for The Greenville Gay Men’s Chorus and the Proud Mary Theatre Company…
The road to political empowerment
With elections nearing, many Americans have concerns that go deeper than a candidate to vote for. Many worry they may not have the opportunity to vote at all — while others are concerned with all the recent hurdles proposed that would make voting a challenge. In this current administration, discrimination aimed at LGBTQ+ community members…
New Baptist News Global podcast tells faith stories of LGBTQ Christians
A new podcast series from Baptist News Global launched September 15 in both audio and video formats. In episode one, BNG Executive Director Mark Wingfield introduces Lucas, who tells his own story of faith as a transgender man. Two more episodes will release this month, each on Tuesday, and then future episodes will drop roughly…
Greensboro Pride felt like a family homecoming
There were tens of thousands of people in downtown Greensboro Sept. 12, but somehow Greensboro Pride still felt like a family homecoming. Maybe it was the petting zoo. Maybe it was the food trucks turning out tacos and dumplings faster than festivalgoers could eat them. Or maybe it was simply that, despite the size of…
Catawba Valley Pride celebrates the power of community
Catawba Valley Pride is inviting LGBTQ+ people and allies across the region to come together Sept. 19 for a celebration centered on visibility, connection and belonging. The annual Pride festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Catawba Farms, 1670 Southwest Blvd. in Newton. The family-friendly event will feature entertainment, food trucks…
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