Greetings Qnotes readers. As Black History month continues, we’re excited to offer part two of “25 in ’25,” a series of profiles of Who’s who in Charlotte’s Black LGBTQ+ community of today.
Upcoming live February 21-22 at the Blumenthal Arts Center’s Belk theater is the world renowned Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. We’ve got an exclusive interview with out and proud member Michael Jackson, Jr.
In other entertainment developments, we take a look at aspects of the soon to be released documentary “Pee-wee as Himself.” The actor who created the character known as Pee-wee Herman, a much loved comic pop culture figure of the 1980s, died in 2023. In this posthumous documentary, he reveals the challenges he faced and his sexual orientation, which he kept hidden throughout much of his career.
In addition to a firsthand account of the recent Creating Change conference, we also take a look at the continuing changes in the American political scene, and how they are affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
Don’t forget, we’re always on the prowl for local topics to cover. 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
BLACK LGBTQ+ LEADERSHIP
25 in ’25: Who’s who in the QC’s Black LGBTQ+ community
As Black History Month continues, so does Qnotes with our in-depth look at Charlotte’s Black LGBTQ+ community in the here and now. We’re proud to present part two in our two-part series: “25 in ‘25: Who’s who in Charlotte’s Black LGBTQ+ community.” Danté AndersonCity council person and mayor pro-tem Danté Anderson is one of those […]
COMMUNITY
Powerhouse relocates, reopens and celebrates
By David Aaron Moore
Quality Comprehensive Health Center celebrated Friday, February 7, with the grand opening of Powerhouse 2.0 Next Generation at its new location at 1401 Beatties Ford Road, right next door to the School of the Arts. Recognized as one of the leading hubs for HIV, STD and STI awareness, it’s located […]
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater comes to Charlotte: An interview with Michael Jackson, Jr.
On March 30, 1958, at the corner of 92nd Street and Lexington Avenue, at the […]
Paul Reubens, aka Pee Wee Herman, comes out posthumously in HBO/Max Documentary
In a new documentary that premiered January 25 at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, “Pee-wee […]
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OPINION
Reflections from Creating Change – lessons in activism, intersectionality and hope
For years, I’d heard about the Creating Change conference. Friends and colleagues spoke of its impact, the connections they made, and the lessons they carried with them long after it ended. Until this year I hadn’t had the chance to attend, so when the opportunity arose, I jumped at it. I knew this was a […]
NEWS & POLITICS
Trump creating special ‘Christian Class’ privileges
Trump announced February 6 during the National Prayer Breakfast that he will be launching a […]
Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s school sports
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order February 5 that prohibits transgender athletes […]
Trump attack on CDC and USAID leaves employees and programs hanging in the balance
In a recent directive from the White House, staff with the US Centers for Disease […]
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