Hello, and Happy Friday! Taylor here with this week’s QWeekly — Qnotes’ own recap of the past week’s headlines and breaking news.
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It’s back to school season for North Carolina’s public university students, but the institutions students are returning to are different from the ones they left during the summer.
Right after finals, the UNC Board of Governors voted to remove all Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies from all 16 UNC schools. The original policy was designed to “advance diversity and to foster an inclusive environment that engages, respects and values all members of the university community and to ensure such efforts are carried out in an effective manner.”
You can read more about it below.
New year, new rules: UNC system students return to campuses after DEI policies stripped
It’s back to school season for North Carolina’s public university students, but the institutions students are returning to are different from the ones they left during the summer. Right after finals, the UNC Board of Governors voted to remove all Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies from all 16 UNC schools. […]
MORE HEADLINES
Republicans soften abortion and LGBTQ+ language for official platform
By Taylor Heeden Larkins
This year’s Republican National Convention was filled with its fair share of memorable moments — ranging from Hulk Hogan ripping his shirt in half to Kid Rock screaming into a microphone. However, one of the largest headlines related to the convention broke just days before any speeches were given. […]
Our People: Clay Smith is Delighted Tobehere
There’s a guy in Greenville, South Carolina who simply wants to make the world a […]
Charlotte International Arts Festival is returning this September
Blumenthal Arts has announced the lineup for the 2024 Charlotte International Arts Festival (CIAF), a […]
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Matteo matters: an interview with gay comedian Matteo Lane
When it comes to comedy, everyone has their own ideas about what is or isn’t funny. Things that make you laugh might have the opposite effect on someone else. In the ongoing evolution of stand-up comedy, the presence of LGBTQ+ comics continues to increase at a fast pace. […]
ICYMI
‘Lion King’ Dance Director Geoff Myers wraps up career and settles in Charlotte
Geoff Myers wasn’t always interested in dance. As a young man, his plan was to […]
Charlotte Gaymer’s Network provides a growing community for queer gamers
The world of video games hasn’t always been an inclusive space for members of the […]
Former president Trump comes after Kamala Harris during Charlotte rally
In the days following a reported assassination attempt against Donald Trump, President Joe Biden shocked […]
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