NORTH CAROLINA - After years of conservative pushback, policy passes 5-1. buff.ly/cOgyLcU #HollySprings #NondiscriminationOrdinance #LGBTQRights #Inclusion #WakeCounty #Equality #HumanRights #CivilRights #NCPolitics #Community

NEWS - Senators announced legislation Feb. 15, to permanently authorize display of Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument. buff.ly/7TE39dr #StonewallFlag #PrideFlag #LGBTQRights #TrumpAdmin #StonewallMonument #PrideProtest #LegalBattle #Equality #LGBTQHistory #FlagRestoration

NORTH CAROLINA - County Chairwoman says program being used to reach underserved communities. buff.ly/21IpN7T #DEI #BuncombeCounty #NCPolitics #EquityDebate #RacialEquity #Legislature #PolicyTalk #DiversityInclusion #NorthCarolina #CommunityJustice

NEWS - According to the N.C. Board of Elections, just over 68 percent of eligible voters in Mecklenburg County cast their ballots in the last presidential election. buff.ly/UNgYpII #2024Election #VoterTurnout #Trump2024 #NCPolitics #ElectionAnalysis #VotingTrends #Midterms2026 #Democracy

OUT IN PRINT - If you skip this book, you're missing out on truth and informative history. buff.ly/1THen7H #HarryTanner #QueerThingAboutSin #LGBTQBooks #QueerHistory #AncientQueer #Mythology #LGBTQ #BookReview #QueerScholar #HistoricalLGBTQ

OUR PEOPLE - Artist, African Spiritualist and Public Health Worker talks about travel, community and self-love. buff.ly/TcDbHk5 #AliSteele #ArtisticJourney #CreativeTravel #BlackArtists #LGBTQArt #CharlotteArtist #GlobalCreativity #LivingRoomInterview #ArtAndLove #Empowerment

ARTS & CULTURE - A look at drag through the eyes of enthusiastic beginners. buff.ly/kdTq9fH #DragQueens #CharlotteNightlife #LGBTQCommunity #BlackDrag #DragPerformance #ChasersClub #QueerCulture #DragBattle #CharlotteNC #DragFamily

COMMUNITY - The Human Rights Campaign’s Welcoming Schools program brings inclusive storytelling to North Carolina. buff.ly/icYjeZg #NationalReadingDay #LGBTQBooks #HRC #WelcomingSchools #NCReading #CharlotteEvents #RaleighEvents #InclusiveLit #BookBans #LibraryLove

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NEWS - The community-based archive continues regional work preserving LGBTQ+ history. buff.ly/pSadSeN #QueerHistorySouth #InvisibleHistories #LGBTQArchive #SouthernLGBTQ #VirtualConference #LGBTQHistory #ArchivalResearch #CommunityArchives #QueerStudies #HistoryMatters

ARTS & CULTURE - A look at what they accomplished, and how their genius continues to impact us today. buff.ly/GzGUUTl #BlackHistoryMonth #LGBTQPioneers #QueerHistory #BlackExcellence #Trailblazers #LGBTQArts #Activism #CulturalIcons #HistoryMatters #CelebrateDiversity

COMMUNITY - From Pride organizations and ballroom houses to churches and community groups, these spaces reflect histories of survival, care and self-determination. buff.ly/vnTzeQW #BlackLGBTQ #NCPride #SafeSpaces #Intersectionality #BlackQueer #LGBTQCommunity #NorthCarolina #AffirmingSpaces

NEWS - Missouri Senator infers streaming service 'has an agenda'. buff.ly/gxj205U #Netflix #TransRepresentation #LGBTQContent #StreamingWars #JoshHawley #MergerTalks #GLAAD #ParentalControls #MediaDebate #LGBTQRights

NEWS - Effort to undo same-sex marriage cloaks hatred and bigotry in pious word stew. buff.ly/p4YX1df #GreaterThanCampaign #MarriageEquality #Obergefell #LGBTQRights #AntiMarriageEquality #FamilyValues #ConservativeCoalition #KidsAndMarriage #EqualityUnderAttack #HumanRights

CHARLOTTE - Event to be held at the Dubois Center in First Ward. buff.ly/kxvCG5I #CharlottePride #JobFair #LGBTQJobs #InclusiveHiring #CareerBoost #FreeHeadshots #Networking #UNCCharlotte #PrideCareer #HireDiverse

NEWS - Schools will not be allowed to participate in religious action or speech as an institution, nor favor religious views over secular views or one religion over another. buff.ly/VqRXwVY #PrayerInSchools #ReligiousFreedom #FirstAmendment #EducationPolicy #TrumpAdministration #PublicSchoolRights

NEWS - Lemon was arrested and later released after reporting on an anti-ICE protest at a St. Paul church. buff.ly/tqOKBCS #DonLemon #PressFreedom #FirstAmendment #LGBTQJournalist #ImmigrationProtest #MediaRights #Journalism #FreePress #ICE #MinnesotaProtest #FreeSpeech #LGBTQ

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LOCAL - Quandrico Rutledge-Wade was a creative artist and spiritual leader in the Charlotte area. buff.ly/IY1pyrX #QuandricoRutledgeWade #LGBTQLeader #CharlottePride #BlackLGBTQ #FaithAndPride #FraternityFounder #CommunityMourning #LGBTQHistory #Remembering #Legacy

SOUTH CAROLINA - RJ May was sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material. buff.ly/008Ozdg #RJMay #ChildPorn #SexOffender #LGBTQ #Hypocrisy #SCPolitics #JusticeServed #FederalSentence #ProtectChildren #Accountability

NEWS - Commission pulls 2024 guidance that explicitly addressed workplace harassment tied to sexual orientation and gender identity. buff.ly/Rapn5zd #EEOC #LGBTQWorkplace #HarassmentGuidance #WorkplaceRights #TitleVII #LGBTQProtections #EmploymentLaw #EqualityAtWork #HRCompliance #CivilRights

OUR PEOPLE - LGBT Chamber of the Carolinas new board chair talks about his love of shoes, fitness and community. buff.ly/lqGgEyz #RichardStevens #LGBTQChamber #CharlotteNetworking #PurposefulConnections #CareerGrowth #EclecticStyle #CommunityBuilding #QueerProfessionals #NetworkingTips

OUT IN MUSIC - Memorable sounds to make use of all those holiday gift cards. buff.ly/QToiPrA #MusicReissues #VinylCommunity #GiftCardIdeas #RollingStones #StevieNicks #PaulMcCartney #EmmylouHarris #TearsForFears #RecordCollectors #HolidayGifts

COMMUNITY - Four Black queer clergy leaders talk about spirituality, truth and the courage to evolve. buff.ly/kj1QKJp #BlackQueerClergy #FaithReimagined #BlackHistoryMonth #QueerSpirituality #ProgressiveFaith #DivineAgency #InclusiveChurch #SpiritualGrowth #LGBTQReligion #BlackFaithLeadership

NORTH CAROLINA - What began as a rushed fight over a Charlotte nondiscrimination ordinance became a political playbook now reshaping transgender rights across the country. buff.ly/SqCTVqW #HB2 #NorthCarolina #TransRights #LGBTQLegislation #Equality #CivilRights #NCPolitics #BathroomBill #LGBTQ

MINNESOTA - Federal agencies refer the state to DOJ over Title IX dispute as immigration enforcement draws backlash. buff.ly/q3qZOK0 #Minnesota #TransAthletes #TitleIX #TransRights #SchoolSports #FederalVsState #LGBTQ #Equality #SportsEquality #EducationPolicy

SOUTH CAROLINA - Founded in 2008, event cites lack of public interest and funding as key issues. buff.ly/FcDdhlh #SpartanburgPride #UpstatePride #GreenvillePride #LGBTQ #Pride2026 #CommunitySupport #SouthCarolina #PrideFestival #LGBTQEvents #PrideShift

NEWS - How to win the midterms and put a stop to anti-trans attacks and rhetoric. buff.ly/vLeWEmQ #HRC #EqualityPlaybook #TransRights #Midterms2026 #ProEquality #LGBTQAdvocacy #PoliticalCampaign #Vote2026 #HumanRightsCampaign #OneYearOut

NATIONAL - The National LGBTQ Task Force hosted the 38th Creating Change conference in Washington, D.C. January 20 to 25. buff.ly/U1Nb7no #CreatingChange #LGBTQConference #DCEvents #LGBTQMovement #Activism #QueerLeadership #Pride2026 #CommunityOrganizing #Unstoppable #TaskForce

NEWS - Policy has been challenged in two major federal cases. buff.ly/tvBbt48 #TransgenderTroops #TrumpBan #MilitaryEquality #LGBTQRights #CourtAppeal #EqualProtection #USMilitary #TransRights #LegalChallenge #DefenseDept

CHARLOTTE - Supporters have rallied around Charlotte’s Jewish community after signs with a swastika and noose were found at Shalom Park on the morning of January 20. buff.ly/2o0ggYc #Charlotte #Antisemitism #ShalomPark #JewishCommunity #StopHate #CommunitySolidarity #NoToHate #Outshine #ADL #CHPD

NEWS - DeGeneres drew mixed reactions online after posting about Renee Nicole Good. buff.ly/oVpdMCz #EllenDeGeneres #ReneeGood #ICEshooting #LGBTQFamily #Minneapolis #PeacefulProtest #JusticeForRenee #CelebActivism #HumanRights #StandTogether

CHARLOTTE - Family remembers Robinson as court delivers sentence in 2024 Charlotte homicide. buff.ly/jNdBmTL #CoreyRobinson #AyyadSukkar #CharlotteCrime #LGBTQViolence #JusticeForCorey #TrueCrime #GayVictims #WellsFargo #DomesticViolence #Sentencing #CharlotteNews

POLITICS - After an inaugural address steeped in history, the Democrat signs a slate of executive orders aimed at affordability, education and economic stability. buff.ly/yg0uhGc #VirginiaGov #Spanberger #WomenInPolitics #HistoricInauguration #Unity #Affordability #FirstWomanGovernor

POLITICS - House passes bill critics say could limit where drag performances can legally take place statewide. buff.ly/MycHtOo #Tennessee #DragBill #LGBTQRights #FreeSpeech #ArtsFreedom #Equality #StopHate #Pride #Legislature #TransRights

HEALTHCARE - Court blocks grant cuts as lawsuit over vaccines and gender-affirming care for transgender youth moves forward. buff.ly/UlIhrY5 #AAP #PediatricHealth #FirstAmendment #TransYouth #VaccineAdvocacy #HealthJustice #FreeSpeech #MedicalFreedom #USCourts #PublicHealth #GrantRestoration

WELLNESS - It's cold outside and you'd rather nest – here are some ways to keep feeling your best. buff.ly/pNjYDvD #WinterWellness #MoveInCold #FitWinter #ActiveLifestyle #SnowySweat #HomeWorkouts #OutdoorPlay #StayMotivated #SeasonalFitness #HealthyHabits

OUT IN PRINT - Author Travis Holp takes you on a spiritual journey that leaves you wanting more. buff.ly/SbYrENN #AreYouThereSpirit #TravisHolp #GhostWhispers #LGBTQAuthors #HealingAfterLoss #SpiritualHealing #CoincidenceNotChance #SoulComfort #GriefSupport #QueerLit #MindBodySoul #EnergyAndLove

OUT IN MUSIC - Gay country music legend Ty Herndon, who came out publicly in 2014, has plenty of reasons to celebrate. buff.ly/8IOzlal #CountryIcons #DuetDreams #LGBTQCountry #MusicMemoir #ThirtyAndThriving #CountryLegends #LoveIsLove #NewAlbum2026 #StorytellerSongs #PrideInCountry

OUR PEOPLE - Pastor and fitness guru shares a love of Charlotte, fitness and spirituality. buff.ly/2J6KbcI #VeronicaMoves #FitSoulCharlotte #MindBodyUplift #HowardPride #SweatAndSpirit #CharlotteFitFam #HolisticFitness #WeightLossJourney #SpiritualStrength #UpliftYourself #FitnessMotivation

HEALTHCARE - Losing my ACA coverage pushed me to rethink how care works, what it costs, and who it actually serves. buff.ly/lKU3yJZ #HealthInsuranceLoss #DirectPrimaryCare #HealthcareAccess #LGBTQHealth #HealthEquity #PatientAdvocacy #TransparentPricing #DIYHealth #MedicalCostCrunch

COMMUNITY - Local fitness masters share thoughts on wellness and connection. buff.ly/o9a7Fxx #QueerFitness #BodyPositive #WellnessCommunity #YogaForAll #FitFam #CharlotteFit #InclusiveGym #MindBodySoul #MovementIsMedicine #SweatAndSmile

CHARLOTTE - How state-level leadership is building power and community across the state. buff.ly/qb3UUnn #HRCCarolina #LGBTQAdvocacy #NCEquality #HumanRightsCampaign #QueerPower #NorthCarolinaPride #PolicyProgress #CommunityCoalition #EqualityNow #PrideInProgress #AdvocateTogether #RainbowRights

CHARLOTTE - Driver turns herself into police, death prompts outpouring of grief and remembrance across Charlotte. buff.ly/SFkKHht #LanceSotelo #CharlotteTrafficSafety #PedestrianProtection #CommunityGrief #RoadSafety #HitAndRun #LGBTQCommunity #RememberLance #UrbanDesign #StayKind

NORTH CAROLINA - Under new administration Centers for Disease Control wants to cut back on vaccinations. buff.ly/YErAB5l #NCHealth #Vaccines #ChildImmunization #PublicHealth #FluShot #MMR #CDCUpdates #VaccineSafety #HealthPolicy #StayProtected

NORTH CAROLINA - Buddhist monks pass through Saluda, South Carolina, during their 2,300-mile Walk for Peace to Washington, D.C. buff.ly/AXu086R #WalkForPeace #BuddhistMonks #CharlotteNC #MindfulTravel #PeacePilgrimage #InnerCalm #CommunityReflection #Nonviolence #SpiritualJourney #PeaceDog

NEWS - Trump administration trying to paint murder as self-defense. buff.ly/gKqZtKp #ReneeGood #ICSShooting #PoliceAccountability #MinnesotaJustice #ProtestMovement #HumanRights #StopPoliceViolence #TransRights #LGBTQFamily #JusticeForRenee

POLITICS - GOP registrations surpass Democrats for first time in SC while unaffiliated continue to reshape the electorate. buff.ly/FnVGVLu #NorthCarolinaPolitics #VoterRegistration #RepublicanEdge #UnaffiliatedVoters #NC2026 #PoliticalRealignment #JohnLockeFoundation #ElectionTrends #PartySwitch

POLITICS - Even as she courts Trump and culture war attention, Mace is struggling to secure support from her own party. buff.ly/y2RpGIW #NancyMace #SCPolitics #GOPIsolation #TransRights #RepublicanCampaign #GovernorRace #PoliticalStrategy #SouthCarolina #CultureWar #Election2026

NEWS - New research links psychedelic experiences to shifts in how people understand gender and sexuality buff.ly/YsyEal3 #PsychedelicTherapy #LGBTQResearch #IdentityExploration #MentalHealth #Psilocybin #MDMA #Ketamine #QueerWellbeing #ScienceAndSexuality #IntegrationSupport