Greetings Qnotes readers,
This past March 23, Charlotte’s LGBTQ+ Community lost a much loved member, 36-year-old Rashawn Gray, known by many friends and family as Booda Boo. See the details below.
On a national level we take a look at how Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s continuing efforts to defund many parts of our government are impacting healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community in our region.
From a more positive perspective we’re excited to delve into sports that are popular with the LGBTQ+ community in Charlotte and the Carolinas through exclusive interviews with the Charlotte Roller Derby Team and the Carolinas Ascent Football Club.
In another exclusive interview we speak with Lesbian Political Action Committee director Michelle Atwood, who shares her thoughts on the future of our country and what her organization does to help elect lesbian and non-binary candidates running for office.
Additionally, we’ve included an interview for Our People with Stonewall Sports President Bryce Moffett; and the latest details on the upcoming Charlotte BOOM festival.
Keep us in mind! If you’ve got an inside line on a story that needs to be told, contact us at editor@qnotescarolinas.com.
Sincerely,
David Aaron Moore
Senior Editor, Qnotes
TRAGEDY LEAVES COMMUNITY MEMBER DEAD
Pitt County Deputies discover beloved Charlotte man slain March 23
The Charlotte LGBTQ+ community is mourning one of their own this week as 36-year-old Rashawn Gray, known by friends as Booda Boo, was found dead on Sunday, March 23. The first call came in the early Sunday morning hours to the Pitt County Sherriff’s office about suspicious individuals in the area. Upon investigating, deputies caught […]
TRUMP’S DEFUNDING FRENZY CONTINUES
Healthcare in our community and the impact of politics
By Wendy Lyons
The healthcare sector for the LGBTQ+ and transgender communities has faced significant challenges in recent years. Since January 20, 2025, this country has witnessed a wave of legislation aimed at restricting access to healthcare for transgender individuals and queer youth, on top of earlier Republican sponsored anti-trans bills from 2023 […]
CAROLINA SPORTS
A legacy on wheels – Catching up with the Charlotte Roller Derby
All around Charlotte during the 1990s, rollerblading and inline skating had been one of the […]
All about the Carolina Ascent Football Club
Soccer has rapidly gained popularity in the Queen City, with local fans rallying around the […]
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FIGHTING FOR OUR RIGHTS
Lesbian Political Action Committee director Michelle Atwood fights the good fight
As the world observes Women’s History Month, the spotlight turns to the critical role of gender affirmation by women’s advocacy groups, while we navigate today’s increasingly unsettling political climate. Many of these groups are not only fighting for the rights of women, but are also standing up for the broader LGBTQ+ community, ensuring that all […]
LOCAL COMMUNITY
BOOM Charlotte takes on University City in April 2025
In a little over a month, North Charlotte’s University City will have its first major […]
Our People: Bryce Moffett
Stonewall Sports is just bursting with dedicated and wonderful staffers to help any interested participant […]
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