Edward Kennedy, a U.S. senator from Massachusetts for more than 40 years, passed away early Wednesday morning after year-long battle with brain cancer. The youngest of nine children, Kennedy’s father was ambassador to Great Britain. His brother, John Kennedy, became president and was assassinated in 1963. Another, Robert Kennedy, was attorney general and was [...]

Guilford Green Foundation will hold its last Takeover for the summer, this Friday, Aug. 28, 5:30 p.m.-until at The Underground.The Underground1720 Battleground Ave.Greensboro, NCwww.ggfnc.org

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Despite the faltering state of affairs in LGBT media across the country, the publisher of three LGBT-focused publications in the Carolinas says his company is growing.OnQ Network’s Jamie Seabolt and Stereotypd’s Lin Orndorf and Porscha Yount announced on Aug. 24 the merger of their companies. Stereotypd, an Asheville-based monthly LGBT newspaper, will [...]

The deadline for taking the Q-Notes/Community Marketing annual survey has been extended from Aug. 31 to Sept. 15. If you take the survey by Sept. 15, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win several great prizes!The annual survey helps LGBT publications across the country, including Q-Notes, reach out to advertisers and others. The survey’s [...]

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Aiming to spark community discussion on hate crimes after an anti-gay attack last month, ## people gathered today outside the New Hanover County Courthouse for a morning rush hour rally.The group organizing the event, Safer Communities Action Now! (SCAN), said the demonstration’s intent was to raise awareness of hate crimes legislation that [...]

This is the last week to reserve your special $99/night rate at the Marriott-Downtown Columbia for the upcoming SC Pride Parade and Festival. With events Sept. 6-13, including a parade, day festival, hopping nightlife and a special after party from OnQ Carolina and Centaur Records, SC Pride can’t be missed.Reserve today!

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inDepthFor countless millions of people in America and around the globe, Lady Liberty and her torch light the way to freedom and equality. For gay and lesbian bi-national couples, the famed statue, with a cold and stern face, seems more like a heartless sentry guarding the nation’s borders and ripping lives apart.Ryan Wilson, a Columbia [...]

Julianne Sohn feels right at home in the Carolinas. She spent many years serving her nation in the Tar Heel and Palmetto States, first at Camp Lejune and then at Paris Island.That service ended in 2007, when she was discharged under the anti-gay “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy codified into law under President Bill Clinton [...]

Students at North or South Carolina colleges and universities are eligible to apply for Q-Notes editorial internships. We are offering several opportunities for youth who are seeking internships for the Fall 2009, Spring 2010 and Summer 2010 semesters.Two editorial internship positions are open at our Charlotte office. Field work opportunities exist for students living elsewhere [...]