Our People: Lorenzo Tucker
Tall, dark and handsome Lorenzo Tucker has been touching lives in the Charlotte area community for over five years. From HIV advocacy to community equity efforts, if voices need to be amplified, changes need to occur or both – Tucker is probably there. He’s a transplant from Columbia, South Carolina, to the Charlotte area (at…
Our People: Adrian Parrish
Tucked away in Charlotte’s vibrant NoDa neighborhood is a warm, witty and creative community builder whose passion for authenticity has helped strengthen connections throughout the local LGBTQ+ community. For the past decade, Adrian Parrish has called Charlotte home, embracing the city’s creative spirit while organizing events that bring people together, celebrate identity and encourage belonging. …
Our People: Amanda Weatherspoon
Nestled in East Charlotte, there’s a kitten-loving optimist who is consistently “working towards bringing more love into the world.” From social worker to clergy member, Amanda Weatherspoon is a self-love enthusiast who lives a life defined by running an organization with the hope of finding things that make her heart sing. Originally hailing from Tennessee,…
Our People: Heidi Hemphill Samples
No matter when an individual joins the LGBTQ+ community through self-acceptance, everyone has an opportunity to make an impact that resonates. Heidi Hemphill Samples is one such individual. Born in Toledo, Ohio, reared in the suburbs of Cincinnati and landing in Charlotte in 2018, Samples continues to make her mark in a community that might…
Our People: Lupe Silva
With a warm heart, an easy smile, and two green thumbs, Lupe Silva cultivates more than plants – he nurtures connection, laughter and community. Since moving to Charlotte in 2018, Lupe has built a life rooted in partnership, purpose and personal growth, all while navigating the complexities of being a Hispanic gay man during a…
