Cameron Pruette launches campaign for NC Democratic Party First Vice Chair
Longtime advocate and community leader Cameron Pruette is bringing years of experience in LGBTQ+ advocacy, mental health awareness and Democratic Party organizing as he vies for candidate for first vice chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. Pruette, who serves as executive director of the Freedom Center for Social Justice, has spent much of his…
Freedom Center brings LGBTQ+ history to life at Charlotte Library
History will come alive through personal stories and conversation when the Human Library arrives at Charlotte’s Independence Regional Library on June 13, offering community members a unique opportunity to learn directly from individuals who have helped shape the region’s LGBTQ+ community. Unlike a traditional library where visitors check out books, the Human Library allows participants…
GOP pushes back on Tennessee representative’s homophobic post
While Pride ads circulate the internet and celebrations erupt across the country, Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles posted, “Homosexuality has no place in America. Happy Nuclear Family Month.” Soon after, Republicans replied to the X post claiming Ogles’s comment made no sense. The post was called “idiotic” and “insane” by other Republican Senators. Rep. Mike Lawler…
Huntersville Pride weekend returns for second year
Huntersville Pride Weekend returns June 13-14, with two days of community, entertainment and Pride in North Mecklenburg. Organized by Beer Money Entertainment, the second annual celebration begins Saturday, June 13, with a Drag Brunch Kickoff at Eleven Lakes Brewing from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The weekend continues Sunday, June 14, with the Huntersville Pride…
East Carolina’s new bishop brings a message of belonging
Rev. Sarah K. Fisher officially became the ninth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina in May during a consecration service in New Bern, according to Episcopal News Service. Fisher was elected bishop in November 2025 after receiving the required majority of both clergy and lay delegates on the third ballot, according to the…
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