Charlotte Black Pride working to keep event afloat as corp funds lessen
Charlotte Black Pride (CBP) hosts its 21st annual festival July 11-18. Live performances, career fairs, mental health panels and a kiki ball (a runway and dance contest held in queer Black communities) will take place throughout the week. For two decades, CBP has stayed committed to creating space for Black queer people. Though the Charlotte…
Myers Park church replaces ‘Baptist’ with ‘Covenant’
What’s in a name? Sometimes, nothing; sometimes, everything. That applies to churches as well. Since the 1980s, the trend has been for churches to drop denominational identifiers from their names. For example, in the South Carolina Upstate region, New Covenant Church has a significant presence. It is a Presbyterian congregation with ties to the Presbyterian…
July in full color: events across the Carolinas
Summer is in full swing across the Carolinas, and July offers plenty of opportunities to celebrate, connect and explore. From Charlotte Black Pride programming and cultural festivals to drag performances, live theater, poetry, concerts, gaming nights and civic conversations, organizations throughout North and South Carolina are continuing the season with events for nearly every interest.…
Our People: Adrian Parrish
Tucked away in Charlotte’s vibrant NoDa neighborhood is a warm, witty and creative community builder whose passion for authenticity has helped strengthen connections throughout the local LGBTQ+ community. For the past decade, Adrian Parrish has called Charlotte home, embracing the city’s creative spirit while organizing events that bring people together, celebrate identity and encourage belonging. …
Friends in Diversity Pride Soirée celebrates 10 years
More than 500 people gathered Tuesday evening as the Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Friends in Diversity Pride Soirée, an annual event that brings together business leaders, professionals and community members while highlighting partnerships across Charlotte’s diverse business community. The event began in 2016 with one hundred people gathered…
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