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12/24/2024

From 1964 until Diana Ross’ departure in 1969, The Supremes (as they were known in the beginning) released as few as two albums a year (or as many as five, as in 1965). In 1968, when the trio’s moniker became Diana Ross and the Supremes, they released five LPs, including “Love Child” (Motown/Elemental Music), newly reissued in limited edition 140-gram virgin vinyl edition. The significance of the album, which goes beyond the name change, can’t be underestimated, beginning with the cover image, which features members of the usually glammed-up act wearing cutoff jean shorts, a sweatshirt, a fringe jacket and a leather jacket.

👉Read full story: https://qnotescarolinas.com/new-queer-music-releases/

12/23/2024

Thanks to your generous donations, QNotes provided in-depth reporting on the 2024 elections with our QNotes Democracy column, focusing on issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community. Our coverage included:

Voter Education: Addressing voter fatigue and strategies to combat election-related stress.

Community Mobilization: Highlighting initiatives like the Long March for Unity and Justice, which aimed to educate and mobilize voters across North Carolina on key issues such as LGBTQ+ equality and social justice.

Candidate Analysis: Examining the positions of candidates, such as Lt. Gov. candidate Allen Mashburn, on LGBTQ+ rights and their potential impact on our community.

This comprehensive coverage ensured that our community stayed informed and engaged during a pivotal election cycle.

Help us continue this vital work. Your donation fuels stories that matter.

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12/23/2024

British musician George Michael (born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, June 25, 1963) captured the attention of l***y young gay males and heterosexual females in the UK and the United States when he first appeared on the scene in the group Wham! with bandmate Andrew Ridgeley.

Not only did Michael have a voice, he had a look to go with the sound. When combined, it equaled massive pop music success.

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12/22/2024

This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Trusted Independent Journalism

As we celebrate the season of giving, we invite you to help us continue amplifying LGBTQ+ voices and telling the stories that matter most. Your support powers trusted independent journalism, connects communities, and ensures that critical issues receive the attention they deserve.

Give the gift of impactful storytelling this holiday season.

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Thank you for being part of our mission to inform, empower, and inspire. Together, we can build a brighter future for local LGBTQ+ news.

12/22/2024

It's a Tie: Dan Bishop and Tricia Cotham

What's worse: someone you know doesn't like you, or someone who was your friend and then seemingly turned their back on you?

👉Read full story: https://qnotescarolinas.com/worst-person-of-the-year-for-2024/

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12/21/2024

To top off every year before going into the next, QNotes takes a thorough examination of the people in the Charlotte LGBTQ+ community. When going through a selection of names, our staff deliberates over who has made the most impact in the Queen City in the last 12 months, whether that be through allyship, contributions, work at the ground-level, or any mixture of these qualifications. For our 2024 Person of the Year, it isn’t just the year-in-passing that he’d made an impact. Even though he’s occasionally hidden in plain sight, the contributions he has made in the city speak for themselves.

👉Read full story: https://qnotescarolinas.com/john-quillin-is-named-qnotes-2024-person-of-the-year/

12/20/2024

The State Board of Elections has reached a settlement agreement with Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s political committee, Friends of Mark Robinson, that includes a fine of $35,000 for hundreds of campaign finance violations committed during the 2020 election cycle.

The fine follows a nearly four-year investigation prompted by a February 2021 complaint by veteran government watchdog Bob Hall.

👉Read full story: https://qnotescarolinas.com/mark-robinson-campaign-violations/

12/19/2024

At QNotes, our mission is to amplify LGBTQ+ voices, uncover the truth, and highlight the issues that matter most to our community. This work wouldn’t be possible without dedicated reporters like Jonathan Golian, whose passion and commitment drive our mission forward.

Here’s what he has to say:

“Hi, I’m Jonathan, and I’ve been working for QNotes for four months. Every day, I strive to tell the stories that matter most to our LGBTQ+ community—from amplifying underrepresented voices to shining a light on issues impacting equality and inclusion.

Your support makes it all possible. Without community-driven funding, getting boots-on-the-ground with stories like these might never be told. Your donation helps us uncover the truth, celebrate triumphs, and provide the critical coverage our community deserves.”

Join us in creating change and shaping a brighter future for local LGBTQ+ news. Every dollar makes a difference.

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12/19/2024

At the end of 2024, another beloved Charlotte staple looks to close its doors. Letty’s on Shamrock, a hidden LGBTQ+ friendly gem wedged between Eastway Boulevard and Plaza Road, announced on Facebook it will close by the end of the year.

👉Read full story: https://qnotescarolinas.com/lettys-on-shamrock-closing/

12/18/2024

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12/17/2024

In a twisted turn of events, after a public library in Virginia had successfully pushed back against book bans in 2023, Republican officials have instead opted to take the entire library over. Despite objections from the local community, the all-Republican Warren County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 early Wednesday morning to assert greater control over Samuels Public Library.

👉Read full story: https://qnotescarolinas.com/virginia-library-takeover/

12/17/2024

On December 10, James McIntrye, a 33-year-old Illinois man and president of the Foster Care Alumni of America association in his state, was charged with assaulting South Carolina U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, a vocal member of Congress who has recently positioned herself as a prominent figure in the right's anti-transgender movement.

Of the incident, Mace stated in a few posts on her X (Twitter) account that she was accosted by a "pro-tr*ns man" (Mace will not use the written out word Trans) and that her injuries required a brace for her wrist and ice for her arm.

👉Read full story: https://qnotescarolinas.com/nancy-mace-handshake-incident/

12/16/2024

Your Donation Makes an Impact. Here's How:

$50: Funds a local event report, ensuring LGBTQ+ events are seen and celebrated.
$100: Supports investigative journalism that holds institutions accountable and highlights community needs.
$500: Powers two weeks of digital news coverage to keep LGBTQ+ voices heard and stories told.

What will YOU make possible today?

Your contribution directly fuels Qnotes' ability to provide trustworthy, independent journalism for the LGBTQ+ community. Together, we can amplify voices, share critical stories, and shape a brighter future for local news.

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12/15/2024

CLGBTCC dedicates a night to the LGBTQ+ Community with 2024’s Thrive Gala

Tuesday night, December 10, the LGBTQ+ community along with many of its allies showed up in style for a jubilant affair that was the Charlotte LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Gala. Taking place at Camp North End’s The Revelry, this year’s name for the gala, Thrive, celebrated all of the work done in 2024, along with calling members of the community to action for the coming year.

Pressed between the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Helene and the results of the 2024 election, the occasion also acted as a short respite and a perfect chance to lay down arms long enough to enjoy each other’s company.

👉 Read full story: https://qnotescarolinas.com/clgbtcc-dedicates-a-night-to-the-lgbtq-community-with-2024s-thrive-gala/

12/14/2024

On Thursday, December 12, the Montana Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s temporary injunction against SB 99, a 2023 Montana law that categorically bans life-saving gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The bill is seen as unconstitutional under the Montana state constitution’s privacy clause, which prohibits government intrusion on private medical decisions. This ruling allows Montana communities and families to continue accessing medical treatments for transgender minors with gender dysphoria.

👉 Read full story: https://qnotescarolinas.com/montana-supreme-court-rules-to-block-ban-on-healthcare-for-transgender-youth/

12/13/2024

Your Stories Inspire Us.

At QNotes, our community is at the heart of everything we do. Your support fuels trusted independent journalism that amplifies LGBTQ+ voices, tackles critical issues, and brings our community closer together.

Here’s what members of our community have shared:

💬 “Through Qnotes, we not only create, but sustain our sense of community…we share our ideas, our experiences, our victories and our losses. Without Qnotes, we would otherwise be isolated individuals with little shared support.”
Connie J. Vetter, Charlotte area Attorney at Law, PLLC

💬 “When no other media outlet could be bothered, Qnotes consistently covered issues central to LGBTQ people. By doing so, the paper has played an important role helping to move our lives and concerns from the sidelines to the mainstream.”
John Quillin, Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte

Now it’s your turn—why do you support QNotes?

Share your reason in the comments or on your own page and tag us. Together, let’s inspire even more people to join the movement for trusted and inclusive, independent journalism.

Every voice matters. Every dollar counts. Help us continue telling the stories that matter most.

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12/13/2024

In a vote of 280-140 taken on December 11, the House of Representatives passed a version of the National Defense Authorization Act that includes a provision blocking healthcare for the transgender children of military service members. If enacted, the bill would see medically necessary care for the children of thousands of military families stripped away.

While the bill, named the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, was initially intended as an authorization for defense spending through next September, GOP leaders inserted the anti-trans provision after bipartisan negotiations were done. It’s buried on page 399: “Medical interventions for the treatment of gender dysphoria that could result in sterilization may not be provided to a child under the age of 18.”

👉 Read full story: https://qnotescarolinas.com/anti-trans-provision-passed-in-2025-national-defense-authorization-act-vote/

12/12/2024

Qnotes is building the future of local LGBTQ+ news, and we need your help to make it happen. Every dollar you give supports impactful stories, amplifies LGBTQ+ voices, and ensures independent journalism thrives in the Carolinas.

We’ve set an ambitious goal of 50 donors by the end of the year to help us power this mission. Will you be one of them?

What Your Donation Supports:
• Covering critical stories that matter to the LGBTQ+ community.
• Giving a platform to underrepresented voices.
• Expanding digital news coverage and resources.

Join us in shaping a stronger 2025.

Your support today can make a lasting difference for tomorrow.

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