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…
Final verdict in Raleigh LGBT Center embezzlement case reached
After almost two years, legal proceedings regarding embezzlement in the LGBT Center of Raleigh’s organization are over, finally putting an end to the scandal. “For over 15 years, we have worked hard to fulfill our mission, making a difference in the lives of historically underrepresented youth, families and adults,” LGBT Center of Raleigh Executive Director…
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