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Charlotte to mark 50 years of desegregation

Week-long celebration of 1963 restaurant desegregation

Non-profit groups, museums and universities will join together this month to mark the 50th anniversary of Charlotte’s restaurant desegregation.

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by Maria Dominguez
May 17, 2013 in News

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Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show chats it up for his first interview with the LGBT press

Old Crow Medicine Show’s lead singer Ketch Secor opens up on gay acceptance in Country music, progressive history and more.

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by Matt Comer
May 16, 2013 in A&E / Life&Style, Featured Stories

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Brandon files for 12th District

Openly gay lawmaker makes historic first

State Rep. Marcus Brandon (D-Guilford) has formally announced his decision to run for North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District.

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by Matt Comer
May 15, 2013 in News

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Charlotte, Raleigh hockey teams support gay athletes

You Can Play project seeks equality and respect in sports

Hockey teams in North Carolina are standing up for equality and respect in professionals sports this month with the release of two videos supporting the You Can Play Project.

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by Maria Dominguez
May 15, 2013 in News

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Carolinas groups raise thousands in national ‘Give OUT Day’

National day of online philanthropy supporting LGBT organizations across the country

Several LGBT community groups based in North Carolina and South Carolina were able to raise more than $25,000 in a single 24-hour national day of philanthropy last week.

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by Maria Dominguez
May 14, 2013 in News

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Gay gospel singer to perform

Concert planned for Charlotte on May 19

Marcus Young, gay, contemporary Christian singer and songwriter will perform at New Life Metropolitan Community Church this weekend.

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by Matt Comer
May 14, 2013 in News

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HRC to host campaign fundraiser for Mayfield on Saturday

Friend and fundraiser host says LaWana Mayfield has been essential on Charlotte City Council

Local organizers affiliated with the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights group, will give City Councilmember LaWana Mayfield a kickstart to her 2013 re-election campaign at a private fundraiser scheduled for Saturday.

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by Matt Comer
May 10, 2013 in News