The OUTlook, a weekly newsletter about LGBTQ+ business, labor and workplace equality from Qnotes.
In this latest edition we take a look at Charlotte’s upcoming Black Pride celebration and their initial event, “The Kick Off.” It promises big fun for everyone in the city’s uptown area. Guaranteed, it’s an event not to miss.
From Charlotte, we jump to the western part of the state and the city of Asheville. Now known as one of the most welcoming LGBTQ+ cities of its size in the country, Asheville has a long history of support for our community. As is usually the case with the passage of time, things change. Asheville, regrettably, has just lost a piece of important queer history: Scandals. After serving the LGBTQ+ community for over 40 years, the bar and dance club has announced they have closed their doors. While their future is uncertain, internet posts indicate the club is reportedly in search of a new site. We hope for the best and wish them well.
Lastly, a new report gives us all the details on states that are welcoming for the LGBTQ+ community, and those that are not. Unfortunately, our neighboring South Carolina comes in as one of the top five states that don’t offer our community the respect, protection and caring everyone deserves. Follow the link to learn more.
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Best,
David Aaron Moore
Senior Editor, Qnotes
‘The Kick-Off’ marks Charlotte Black Pride’s first event for 2025
Celebrating two decades of representing the Black LGBTQ+ community, Charlotte Black Pride (CBP) is set to blast into 2025 in style with “The Kick-off” on March 23. The Kick-Off, which is expected to be one of many larger scale events this year, will be take place at the […]
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Asheville’s Scandals closes after 44 Years
After a 44-year run, Asheville’s legendary Scandals Nightclub is shutting the doors at its current downtown location. Since 1982, the club had existed as a part of an historic building […]
SC among top five states opposing LGBTQ+ rights
A new national survey released March 4 by PRRI – the Public Religion Research Institute (a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to conducting independent research at the intersection of religion, culture, and public policy) – profiles LGBTQ Americans and tracks Americans’ views on LGBTQ rights across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Based on […]
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