The language of roses and the meaning of color
With the first of February hastily on the way, and Valentine’s Day not far behind it, one color that we tend to see the most, no matter where we go, is red. Two of the most common objects adored in the base color, with pictures displayed throughout advertisements and marketing, are hearts and roses. While many other flowers can have meanings that indicate romantic…
A winter reset: Simple ways to keep moving
The holidays are gone, but for many of us, the extra pounds from family,…
Out in Print: ‘Are You There Spirit? It’s Me, Travis: Life Lessons from the Other Side’
Your dad sent you a penny the other day, minted in his birth year.They…
What matters most: An interview with gay country artist Ty Herndon
Gay country music legend Ty Herndon, who came out publicly in 2014, has plenty…
Our People: Veronica Daughety
Originally from Newark, N.J., Veronica Daughety has called Charlotte home for nearly three decades.…
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Raleigh preservation effort compiles LGBTQ+ history
Seen here in a postcard from the 1930s, The Sir Walter Hotel on Fayetteville Street was home to the Kitty Hawk Tavern, reportedly a popular meet-up spot for gay men during the 1940s and 1950s. In a new draft report done by Raleigh’s Historical Preservation department, a chronological story of the landmarks that shaped the…
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Despite Trump election, Democrats score important NC victories
Soon to be former Attorney General Josh Stein, a Democrat, will serve as our next governor. Credit: Facebook Despite the disappointment felt by progressives and most in the LGBTQ+ community in the wake of Donald Trump’s election over Democratic presidential contender and current Vice President Kamala Harris, North Carolina was able to pull off a…
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Durham Pride weekend returns with parades, music and community
Durham’s Pride festival will return this fall with three days of events designed to highlight LGBTQ+ visibility across the city. Pride: Durham, NC 2025 is scheduled for Friday, September 26 through Sunday, September 28, and is organized by the LGBTQ Center of Durham. This year’s theme, “We Are the Rainbow: Together in Support for Our…
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LGBTQ+ Crisis Hotlines spike after Trump captures White House
LGBTQ+ crisis hotlines are available to connect with throughout the country. Following the results of the 2024 election, the Rainbow Youth Project, a national LGBTQ+ crisis help center, which typically receives slightly under 3,700 calls a month, has already surpassed that number in just the past six days, As one of many call centers that…
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