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…
Former ‘X-Files’ star Gillian Anderson clarifies her orientation
X-Files star Gillian Anderson has come out publicly as pansexual in a recent interview with The Australian. The award-winning actress spoke about her first relationship with a woman while in high school and with other women throughout the years, commenting that although she had dated women, she didn’t consider herself gay because she “had a…
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…
Union County Pride returns to Monroe
Union County Pride will return to Monroe Sept. 19, continuing a celebration that began just four years ago. The 2026 Union County Pride Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at El Tapatio Salon, 209 E. Myers St. in Monroe. Admission to the daytime festival is free. The festival will include a…
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