LGBTQ+

About two dozen people gathered Tuesday night ahead of Charlotte Pride for breakout sessions that explored the history of Pride, the challenges faced now, and growth.

Ahead of Charlotte Pride, supporters reflect on history, challenges and growth

Elvis Menayese

About two dozen people gathered Tuesday evening in Charlotte's South End for a community conversation ahead of Charlotte Pride, reflecting on the movement's history, current challenges and continued growth.

Josh Burford, co-founder of the Invisible Histories Project, is preparing to open what may be the largest Southern LGBTQ archive in Charlotte later this year.

Arts & Culture

Charlotte is now home to one of the South's largest LGBTQ archives

Nick de la Canal

Tucked away inside a Charlotte office park, the Invisible Histories Project is building what may be the South's largest LGBTQ archive. Its collections include drag costumes, political posters, love letters and a World War II diary.

Race & Equity

UNC schools delete Pride posts to comply with system policy

Amy Diaz

The UNC System's equality policy states that no employment position can speak on behalf of the university on social policies or “political controversies of the day.”

Race & Equity

Time Out Youth giving $200K to youth facing housing insecurity

Julian Berger

Time Out Youth says it will distribute $200,000 this year to help LGBTQ+ youth in Mecklenburg County pay for housing and other urgent needs.