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PFLAG W-S partners with Storyline Project

Q Notes  Feb 05 10

Winston-Salem’s PFLAG chapter is partnering with a community organization and their Storyline Project.

Obama addresses anti-gay Uganda bill

Q Notes  Feb 04 10

President Obama followed in the footsteps of every president since FDR and spoke this morning at the National Prayer Breakfast, [.

Do we still need to celebrate Black History Month?

Q Notes  Feb 04 10

February is Black History Month, a national annual observance since 1926, honoring and celebrating the achievements of African-Americans.

CLT Blog: a year in photos

Q Notes  Feb 03 10

CLT Blog’s James Willamor takes us on a visual, photographic journey of 2009 in Charlotte. Look closely and you’ll find [.

‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal is gaining support

Q Notes  Feb 02 10

The military’s top uniformed officer has spoken out in supportof the repeal of the DADT policy: The military’s top uniformed officer [.

Will Asheville extend DP benefits?

Q Notes  Feb 02 10

Newly elected Asheville City Councilman Gordon Smith on the possibility of extending benefits to same-sex partners of city employees (h/t [.

Gearing up for the Hike for Hope

Q Notes  Feb 02 10

HICKORY, N.C. — ALFA, Western North Carolina’s AIDS service organization, is gearing up for its first-ever AIDS walk, the Hike [.

Activist-in-Residence: Toscano at Warren Wilson

Q Notes  Feb 02 10

LGBT activist, ex-gay survivor and artist Peterson Toscano is spending time in the mountains of North Carolina this month.

Hug a Gay Day?

Q Notes  Feb 02 10

Did you know today is the third annual Hug a Gay day? I sure didn’t. In fact, I have no [...]

One Voice sings Anthem at Checkers game this Friday

Q Notes  Feb 02 10

CHARLOTTE — On Friday, One Voice Chorus will take part in a time-honored tradition they’ve participated in plenty of times [.

Lenior-Rhyne student to run for N.C. House

Q Notes  Feb 02 10

A 20-year-old student at Hickory’s Lenior-Rhyne University has said he’ll run for the 85th N.

Charlotte youth rally for social justice

Q Notes  Feb 02 10

Thirty youth from 17 different high schools across the area participated in this year’s Charlotte Coalition for Social Justice (CCSJ) [.

Welcoming our newest editorial intern

Q Notes  Feb 01 10

The qnotes staff is excited to introduce our newest editorial intern for this spring, Nathan James. Nathan, whose first blog post [.

2010 Grammy Awards

Q Notes  Feb 01 10

Last night was the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. Performances and artists included: Pink, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, [.

Unity and inclusion or division and exclusion?

Q Notes  Jan 29 10

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is the first patron federal holiday of each new year. As we consummate our goals [.

This weekend: Around the Carolinas

Q Notes  Jan 28 10

Several great events are taking place Thursday through Sunday. Check them out. (And see more events this weekend and next [.

The fight continues on!

Q Notes  Jan 27 10

President Obama admits it is challenging to stay in touch with the people. To feel connected, the president has resorted [.

Anti-gay teen dating bill on the move

Q Notes  Jan 27 10

COLUMBIA — A anti-gay bill originally intended to educate students on the signs and dangers of dating violence passed the [.

Triangle Black Pride kicks off in February

Q Notes  Jan 26 10

DURHAM, N.C. — The new organization in charge of producing the first-ever Triangle Black Pride this summer will kick off [.

Welcoming our new editorial intern

Q Notes  Jan 26 10

The qnotes staff would like to send out a big, hearty welcome to our new editorial intern for this spring.