Gay community charlotte nc
The Lesbian and Same-sex attracted Community Center
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Mission Statement
We provide space and opportunity to nurture, celebrate, and authorize our diverse LGBT collective through programs, events, and collaborations
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We are the hub of the LGBT community in and around Charlotte. We provide information, activities, classes, and social events. We are a meeting place for the LGBT communiyt to grow together. We provide a safe, welcoming, and fun location for group programs and events. We promote a more productive use of no-profit funds through project collaboration, distributed meeting space, and pooled office costs. We foster cooperation and synergy among LGBT organizations and individuals. We off acces to information and resources for newcomers and residents alike.
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Charlotte’s LGBT history shows radical attitude shifts, despite fights over trans rights
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The Charlotte Pride Festival wrapped up on Sunday with a parade, floats, dancing and thousands of cheering people filling uptown in every variation of rainbow garb. But this year’s Lgbtq+ fest took place against the backdrop of statewide and national fights over LGBT rights that hold center stage in our carried on culture wars.
The North Carolina General Assembly last week overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a trio of bills. One bans puberty blockers, gender surgery and other transition-related health care for minors. One forbids transgender women and girls from playing on female sports teams from middle school through college. And one requires schools to notify parents if their child wants to start using a unlike name or pronoun.
Meanwhile, so-called “don’t say gay” bills like in Florida, battles
LGBTQ+ Guide to Charlotte
Things to Do
Vibrant and diverse, friendly and welcoming, Charlotte’s tight-knit neighborhood communities are what build the Queen Urban area so attractive to visitors and locals alike. Not sure where to start? Here are our recs for the city’s best in shopping, culture, nosh and nightlife. Each neighborhood is highly walkable, so snatch an Uber or park the motorcar and start exploring.
by Dean McCain
Uptown
What used to be centered around banking offices and nine-to-five workdays, Uptown has get a thriving hub for cultural arts, professional sports, nightlife and fine dining.
Romare Bearden Park - Photography by Jonathan Cooper
Start your day at Queen City Grounds, a comfortable cafe with bohemian manner in the historic Fourth Ward. Disburse an afternoon touring the Mint Museum, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts, all located on the equal (beautifully designed) capital block. Grab a weekend lunch at Mariposa, the Mint Museum’s fine dining establishment.
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Ways to Tap into the Homosexual Community
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Queer-affirming organizations need your support in Charlotte and are looking for your participation.
by Alyssa Lopez
If you haven’t already, dive into Charlotte’s LGBTQ+ scene and get involved with these local organizations to keep the group spirit high all year-round. Here are a few Queen Metropolis organizations and recreation-based leagues that you can get excited about.
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