Trump officials criticized over Christian nationalism
Several top Trump administration officials are scheduled to appear at a Washington, D.C., religious rally that critics and scholars of Christian nationalism say promotes Christian nationalist ideology. The event, called Rededicate 250, is being held on the National Mall as part of programming tied to the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary celebrations. Scheduled speakers include…
A long awaited positive step for LGBTQ+ Catholics
Catholic LGBTQ+ folks have had a long, often toxic, relationship with their Church ever since the days of Paul the Apostle, the architect of Catholicism. While many gay Catholics have been and remain closeted, there have been several individuals, such as John J. McNeill, who have been open about their sexual orientation. During a 2009…
Impact Center marks one year as LGBTQ+ hub
One year after opening its doors to the public, the Impact Center for the Carolinas is being celebrated by community leaders as both a practical resource hub and a growing symbol of LGBTQ+ resilience. The Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce marked the anniversary Saturday during its “Mimosas with Meaning” celebration at the Impact Center on…
Pride Journey: Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center
As I stepped into the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, the first thing that greeted me was my reflection framed by the words “See History Be History.” It felt like both a welcome and an invitation. As part of the Wall of Solidarity – a lively exhibit celebrating love, community, and queer joy – the…
Finding pieces of the puzzle
Do you feel like you don’t know enough about LGBTQ history? If so, you are not alone. Access to the rich and complex history of the lives of LGBTQ people is mostly absent from our shared history in the United States, and it remains missing from our textbooks and archives. If you are asking yourself,…
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