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Happy Friday, everyone! We’ve made it through another production period here at Qnotes, and our latest edition hits the stands today! Pick up your copy from one of our distribution locations scattered throughout Charlotte and the Triangle.
Union County HOA tells man to remove Pride flag
An HOA for the Union County Holly Park neighborhood has demanded a long term property owner, Nick Crowley, remove the LGBTQ+ Pride flag that’s been flown on his Council Fire Circle home for the last 20 years. […]
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National Coming Out Day and LGBTQ+ History
Out, loud and proud: the history of National Coming Out Day
By Taylor Heeden
The term coming out holds different meanings for members of the LGBTQ+ community. For some, it’s liberation. For others, it’s the source of their deepest fears and anxieties. […]
Matthew Shepard, Me and a PFLAG Mom
“As dusk fell on October 18 and the day’s heat withdrew into a crisp autumn […]
What National Coming Out Day means to Qnotes Carolinas
National Coming Out Day is celebrated every year on October 11. […]
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KEEPING UP WITH THE HOMOPHOBES
‘A manifestation of moral decay:’ Lt. Gov. candidate Allen Mashburn’s opinions on the LGBTQ+ movement and Pride
A congregation gathers every week at Asbury Baptist Church where conservative speakers, including North Carolina’s own Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, preaches sermons about the downfall of society and the end of morality itself. These homilies often include anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, often demonizing queer and trans-identifying persons. […]
Mark Robinson’s gubernatorial campaign lead in question
The 2024 Election season has already kicked off in North Carolina as candidates continue to hit the campaign trail and attend panels or debates. In recent weeks, local Republican parties or conservative organizations have hosted candidate forums to give voters a chance to learn about each person on the ballot. […]
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Asheville Drag Brunch to benefit Youth OUTright, WNC
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Sherlock’s Homes Foundation Raleigh
Sherlock’s Homes Foundation is a safe haven for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness with homes in […]
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