LGBTQ

"It’s good when people reject you because they understand clearly who you are," said Pastor Mike Usey of College Park Baptist Church.

The Southern Baptists' Executive Committee has voted effectively to cut ties with two congregations. One is an LGBTQ-friendly church, College Park Baptist Church in Greensboro, North Carolina, that had itself quit the denomination decades ago.

“I've never looked at Clayton as discriminating against anybody. But I have to be mature enough to know that I've only looked at Clayton through one lens,” mayor pro tem Jason Thompson said

Compared to 2019, the Courage are averaging 1,451 fewer fans per home game this regular season, a decrease of more than 24%. Some fans point to the re-signing of Jaelene Daniels — and the club's response — as the reason for the dip in attendance.

“Cary is not a place where we do things because it looks good on paper,” council member Lori Bush said before the vote.

On Tuesday evening, the Pride event for young kids at the Pine Valley Library was interrupted by protestors, including members of the local Proud Boys group. Officials say there was no disturbance and participants were never in danger — but advocates for the queer community describe the event differently.

Raleigh's Historical Development Commission wants to get a better understanding of where LGBTQ people have gathered through the years.

WUNC will broadcast special programs examining the history and significance of Juneteenth as well as struggles for LGBTQ+ rights around the globe.

Council members said they support an inclusive community, but some were concerned about the ordinance's impact.

The outcome suggests a likely veto by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper if the bill reaches his desk could doom the Republican measure. The bill’s authors said the legislation was needed to give parents more ability to oversee their children’s’ education and health.