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In the spirit of innovation, the Gantt is partnering with Ricky Singh, who is an artist, community builder and educational leader.
‘Youth Residency: At the Table’ launches this Fall at the Gantt
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture is excited to announce the inaugural youth residency program, which will launch in Fall 2023, the first-ever youth residency in collaboration with Mecca Of Digital Arts studio (MODA).
Singh will curate an experience that focuses on youth leading youth. Engaging his creativity and leadership skills, Youth Residency: At the Table program aligns with the Gantt’s successful residency model. Eligible students from Mecklenburg county public, private, charter schools, and home schools can apply […]
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LGBTQ+ veterans sue Department of Defense
By Qnotes Staff
August 10, 2023
A group of LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under the discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” filed a class action lawsuit August 8 […]
Grand jury to hear case of SC trans teen murdered
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By Julia Coin, The Charlotte Observer
August 10, 2023
Joshua Newton, 25, was charged last month with first-degree murder and obstruction of justice in the death of 18-year-old Jacob Williamson […]
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AROUND THE CAROLINAS – THIS WEEK!
OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival in Durham runs Aug. 10-13
By Taylor Heeden and David Aaron Moore
The Carolina Theatre in Durham hosts the annual OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival, August 10-13. The festival started in 1995 and brings thousands of people to the Durham area for the weekend. A total of 26 different shorts and full-length films will be showcased at this year’s festival […]
Exploring queer history in the urban South
UNCC alum Dr. La Shonda Mims to give talk on ‘Drastic Dykes and Accidental Activists’ on Aug. 18 […]
Our People: Patti O’Furniture
Always “the life of the party,” Patti O’Furniture will perform with the Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte in the Pride concert on Aug. 18 […]
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