Hello, everyone, and happy Friday! My name is Taylor, and I’m bringing you this week’s QWeekly — our once a week recap of the latest headlines.
The newest edition of Qnotes hit the stands this week, filled with stories from across the Carolinas. Here in Charlotte, the Reel Out LGBTQ Film Festival is returning on May 15 through May 19. You can read more about it below.
Charlotte Pride’s Reel Out LGBTQ film festival is back
These days, living in our post pandemic world and with the way cultural participation has evolved, it often seems challenging to convince friends and acquaintances to step out for a big night of fun. Sometimes it seems practically impossible to convince friends to barely step foot outside of their door! […]
MORE HEADLINES
You’re allowed to be here: how Pittsboro residents have crafted a safe space for LGBTQ+ folks
By Taylor Heeden
Mary Beth Clark has lived in Chatham County for over 20 years, and she’s proud […]
Our People: Ben Chapman
Ben Chapman (He/Him/They) is an activist and archivist born, reared and still living in the […]
On the rise: what can we do about violence against LGBTQ+ youth?
Political attacks on queer youth have increased exponentially in the last few years, shedding light […]
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POLITICS
Democratic National Committee, Planned Parenthood to have increased presence in N.C. this election
The 2024 general election is set to be one of the most important in modern history, and both the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Planned Parenthood are preparing to launch campaigns in a very important swing state: North Carolina. The DNC has put up 16 billboards in both Spanish and English, spread across Charlotte and […]
ICYMI
Monroe’s East Frank Superette and Kitchen files countersuit against against right-wing protestors
In a move to defend its reputation, East Frank Superette and Kitchen’s owners have filed […]
House of Mercy Annual AIDS Walk set for May 4
HIV/AIDS walks are held across the country to help raise money for awareness organizations, including […]
Juicy Body Goddess goes viral on TikTok for empowering plus size women
Summer Lucille wasn’t always comfortable in her own skin. She graduated from college with a […]
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