Greetings Qnotes readers.
In our latest edition of Q Weekly we take a look at the controversial hiring of Mike Preifer by the UNC Tar Heels. Read below and let us know your thoughts on this hot button issue.
In Charlotte, the Holiday Wish Foundation honored some of our most respected and accomplished members in the LGBTQ+ community and Charlotte Pride announced a new location for this year’s upcoming Pride event.
Around the country, the Trans Community continues to fight new attempts at legislated discrimination as they challenge Florida’s ban on healthcare for transgender individuals and the Democratic Party steps in to try and stop Trump’s proposed trans military ban.
In Raleigh, the long time popular night spot Legends has announced their new spot where they will be reopening later this year.
In National News for the LGBTQ+ community, there’s good and bad. First, we’ll get the bad out of the way: Donald Trump continues to roll back policies that protect our community, and former President Joe Biden’s expansion on Title IX protections, which included LGBTQ+ youth and students, was struck down by a district court judge in Kentucky.
Wrapping up on a high note, LGBTQ+ veterans who were previously discharged with anything less than honorable status reached an agreement with the Pentagon that restored their honorable status and all accompanying benefits.
For many in the LGBTQ+ community these days, times seem grim. Remember — despite the challenges we are facing — don’t disallow yourself the right to find happiness. And don’t forget to have some fun in your life. It’ll help you preserve your sanity.
Take Care,
David Aaron Moore
Senior Editor, Qnotes
UNC Tar Heels hires Mike Priefer: has he really changed his homophobic views?
A former coach for the Minnesota Vikings and the Cleveland Browns – Mike Preifer – is joining the UNC Tarheels team at the behest of Bill Belichick. Belichick is a former head coach of the New England Patriots who brings to the table a progressive background, as well as support for the Gay Flag Football […]
LOCAL NEWS
Charlotte Pride announces new location
By Qnotes Staff
Charlotte Pride is excited to announce a new, larger venue for its annual festival, which has been held in Uptown on the third weekend of August for more than a decade. The festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 16-17, in First Ward Park, with surrounding streets (Brevard, 7th, 8th and […]
The Holiday Wish Foundation honors LGBTQ+ Community Members with Cabaret Spotlight event
By Jonathan Golian
On Sunday, January 19, the Holiday Wish Foundation (HWF) held their Cabaret Spotlight award show at South End’s RSVP Parlor. The event, hosted by La John Trinity, Charlotte’s Mr. Black Pride 2024, highlighted those in the queer community who have made a substantial impact in the Charlotte region. Among the […]
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TRANSGENDER ISSUES
Challenge to Florida’s Ban on Healthcare for Transgender Individuals Heard By Eleventh Circuit Court
On the morning of January 15, the next chapter was written in the Doe v. Ladapo case as oral arguments were heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Previously, Doe v. Ladapo, a case challenging a Florida law banning healthcare for transgender youth and restrictions on the medical interventions available to […]
Democrats try to stop Trump’s proposed Trans Military Ban with new bill
Taking Donald Trump at his word of reinstating the ban on transgender people in the military, Democrats are seeking to block this move with the introduction of a new bill. Speaking at the Turning Point USA event in December, the president-elect touted, “With a stroke of my pen on day one, we are going to […]
TRIANGLE
Raleigh’s Legends announces details on new location
After five years of looking for a location following the sale of the current building […]
NATIONAL POLITICS
Trump rolls back policies and protections on day one
On January 20, shortly after being sworn into office a second time, Donald Trump immediately […]
LGBTQ+ veterans win settlement with Pentagon over discharge statuses
For LGBTQ veterans, a settlement made on January 6 could mean a whole lot. A […]
Judge rescinds Biden’s Title IX rule protections for LGBTQ students
Despite the efforts the Biden administration has taken to expand protections for LGBTQ+ students, a […]
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