Annual Durham Pride festival takes place September 23
Our People: Natalie Watson
At the helm of any great thing, any monumental effort, is usually some dedicated…
LGBT Center of Raleigh announces new location
The LGBT Center of Raleigh announced it would be moving to a new physical…
Qnotes exclusive: Gun reform activist David Hogg criticizes legislative inaction, importance of LGBTQ+ activists
Parkland, Florida made national headlines in 2018 after a 19-year-old marched into Marjory Stoneman…
Angry and in shock: students and community gather to demand gun reform after UNC shooting
On Wednesday, August 30 at 1:02 p.m., the Bell Tower at UNC-Chapel Hill chimed…
arts & culture
Blumenthal Charlotte International Arts Festival 2023 returns for another season
The Charlotte International Arts Festival (CIAF) is set to make its return on Sept. 15, allowing Charlotte residents to see local, national and international artists through live performances, art installations, global cuisine and more. “The launch of CIAF last fall exceeded our expectations in every way,” said Blumenthal Performing Arts President and CEO, Tom Gabbard.…
carolinas
After backlash, Blue Cross NC lowers out-of-pocket costs on HIV treatments
Thousands of North Carolina residents living with HIV in North Carolina now have lower out-of-pocket expenses after Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina changed its pricing formula for dozens of HIV treatment medications. The move came months after advocates accused the state’s largest health insurer of discriminating against these patients by placing nearly…
triangle
Finding faith in the Triangle
Spirituality and religion are often avoided topics within the LGBTQ+ community, given various denominations and religious sects have historically held anti-LGBTQ+ views. However, there are many places of worship where queer congregation members are welcomed and embraced. The Triangle area is home to many of these places, from Christian churches to Jewish synagogues. Here’s a…
politics
Supporters of LGBTQ+ rights protest event at Union County library
Nearly three dozen people protested a Constitution Day event in Union County on Saturday because they say county library officials favored one event over another. The spirited group involving members of Union County Pride, faith-based organizations and others staged a peaceful protest at the Monroe-based main branch on Windsor Street. They oppose the county’s recent…
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