Good morning, everyone and Happy Monday!
I hope you’re doing well. My name is Taylor, and I’m here (a little late, I know) with this past week’s QWeekly, Qnotes’ weekly newsletter.
I normally put these out on Friday, but the last couple of weeks have been very hectic after an unexpected death in my family, so I’m sorry for just now sending out the newsletter. On the bright side, you get to see (well…sort of) me in your inbox three times this week!
Qnotes’ latest edition has officially hit the stands, and this week we focused on covering the Triangle and how its communities are celebrating Pride.
Out! Raleigh, the annual Pride festival in the City of Oaks, is set for June 22. You can read more about the event below.
Out! Raleigh Pride Festival to Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion in Downtown Raleigh
The vibrant and inclusive spirit of Raleigh will be on full display as the city gears up for the annual Out! Raleigh Pride festival, set to take place on June 22 in the heart of downtown on Fayetteville Street. This year’s event promises to be a spectacular celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. […]
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Triangle Gay for Good chapter offers volunteer opportunities for LGBTQ+ folks
By Taylor Heeden Larkins
In a world where unity and compassion often seem in short supply, Gay for Good […]
Project 2025: the guide to dismantle Democracy as we know it
Election Day is fast approaching with just over five months left until November 5, and […]
Club ERA: an inclusive space for Durham’s LGBTQ+ community
The Triangle area is home to several LGBTQ+ nightlife hot spots — from Legends Nightclub […]
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