‘The Q’ explores who tells our stories for LGBTQ+ History Month
When we talk about LGBTQ+ history, it’s easy to think about the names, protests, court cases and political victories that made it into history books. But what about everything else? The photographs somebody kept for decades. The flyer from a queer bar that no longer exists. An old Pride program. A newspaper. A box of…
Charlotte Trans Health ‘Night Hits the Runway’ benefit a success
An enthusiastic and supportive crowd of LGBTQ+ community members and allies showed up Saturday, October 3, for “T.H.E. Night Hits the Runway,” a fundraising gala for Charlotte Trans Health (CTH). CTH Executive Director Holly Savoy told Qnotes the number of individuals in attendance was over 175 and their $100,000 fundraising goal was achieved. “It was…
‘TRANSform the Vote’ to help LGBTQ+ voters with ID needs
Charlotte voters in the LGBTQ+ community will have an opportunity Oct. 7 to learn about voter identification and voting rights at “TRANSform the Vote,” scheduled for the Arts Factory at 1545 W. Trade St. The event is being organized with participation from SONG Power, State of Emergency and (TRANS) parent Magazine. ABOUT VOTING North Carolina…
October unmasked: Events across Charlotte
October brings a little bit of everything to Charlotte’s LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ+ History Month and National Coming Out Day arrive alongside a packed calendar of drag performances, community gatherings, live entertainment and opportunities to connect. And, of course, October means Halloween. As the month goes on, costumes, horror and plenty of camp take over the…
LOC Productions is creating space for queer Latin culture in Charlotte
For one hour at this year’s Charlotte Pride Festival, Spanish-language music filled the main stage as local Latin drag performers took turns in front of the crowd. For Oso Chanel and Lolita Chanel, the best friends behind LOC Productions, it was a moment they once struggled to imagine. “When I started doing drag, it was…
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