Podcast appearances and mentions of charlotte pride

Charlotte Pride funding; Summer heat coming; Checkers in the Calder Cup Finals

Holly shares why she was nearly slapped with a restraining order. Miguel & Kelbin recap Charlotte Pride. And we remind you: don't do drugs!

Fresh off of Charlotte Pride, Maney and LauRen are back with stories! Like LauRen being the bell of the ball with her over the top Pride outfit.  We also asked […] The post The Day We Befriended Wild Animals appeared first on Kiss 95.1.

Fresh off of Charlotte Pride, Maney and LauRen are back with stories! Like LauRen being the bell of the ball with her over the top Pride outfit.  We also asked our radio fam if they have ever befriended a wild animal? Oh the stories we got! Wow!  And of course, we love when someone can read a room. Maney shared that he saw his wife needed a break ... AND HE GAVE IT TO HER! Sent her to a hotel and let her recharge! Bravo! Support the show: https://www.mrlshow.com/

How Did Pride Go? Monday 08/19/24

Cringeworthy stories of what we did for our teenage crushes! We also showcase Forest VanDyke starring in the traveling production of The Lion King and Ms. Erica Chanel, Charlotte's premiere drag queen, to gear up for Charlotte Pride.

CMS COVID guidelines; Charlotte Pride continues; Movie starring Channing Tatum shooting in Charlotte

Shoot Your Shot parts 2 & 3 Monday 8/28/23

Shoot Your Shot part 1: Jason & Tony Friday 8/25/23

Can't Let It Go. Teacher Confessions:Hot Dad Hookup. HoF Blown Off: Old School Phrases in Bed. Shoot Your Shot part 1: Flirty at Charlotte Pride.

Turns out that Joe Biden going to Hawaii was worse than Joe Biden not going to Hawaii. Trump is skipping the Republican primary debate to hang out with Tucker Carlson, and then the next day, when we would normally be talking about the debate, we will be talking about Trump turning himself in to Georgia authorities instead. A group of Tennessee Republicans declared their intention to eradicate human trafficking in the state. A federal district court sided with a Michigan farmer after he was booted from a Farmer's market over his Catholic views on marriage. Charlotte Pride now says no one will be awarded the 2023 Harvey Milk Award for exceptional “LGBT+” advocacy. Visit 4Patriots and prepare for whatever life sends your way. Use code Tapp at checkout for 10% off on everything in the store.VNSH holster fits 99% of all semi-auto handguns, works without a tactical belt, lets you carry in multiple positions, and carries 2 fully-loaded magazines. Go to http://vnsh.com/tapp to activate a $50 discount today.NativePath Antarctic Krill Oil has been shown to support healthy blood pressure, circulation, and brain health and reduce inflammation, swelling, and joint pain. Go to stopmyinflammation.com/tapp to see your special offer for being a Tapp into the Truth listener. Right now, you can go to stopmyinflammation.com/tapp to learn more and see your special offer for being a Tapp into the Truth listener.On MyPillow's 20-year Anniversary, with over 80 million MyPillows sold, Mike Lindell and the MyPillow employees want to thank each and every one of you by giving you the lowest price in history. Go to My Pillow and use promo code: TAPP or call 1-800-659-9936.Legal Standing: Meaningful Legal Principle or Convenient Tool for Activist JudgesTHE WAR ON WHITES: How Hating White People Became the New National Sport2nd SkullEinstokBeanstoxHoneyFund"Homegrown" Boone's BourbonIsland BrandsBlackout Coffee Co.Full Circle Brewing Co.Pasmosa SangriaHero SoapPatriot DepotBlue CoolersFire & FlavorKoa CoffeeBrainMDDiamond CBD

Tune in here for the week's first episode of Breaking with Brett Jensen! Brett starts the show by talking about why members of the media should credit those reporters who actually break stories they run with + shares how he took one local outlet to task this weekend on Twitter when they decided not to give him credit for a story about Charlotte Pride.  Brett also shares a programming note for Monday's going forward  before he reaches out to the listeners for some advice as he gets prepares for a new medical procedure.  The audience answers Brett's call with many of you sharing your experiences and advice for the treatment to help Brett put his mind at ease + Brett explains what kind of medical experiences he doesn't really mind and which ones make him the most uncomfortable.  Finally Brett explains why he's concerned about Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers after two preseason games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out that Joe Biden going to Hawaii was worse than Joe Biden not going to Hawaii. Trump is skipping the Republican primary debate to hang out with Tucker Carlson and then the next day, when we would normally be talking about the debate, we will be talking about Trump turning himself in to Georgia authorities instead. A group of Tennessee Republicans declared their intention to eradicate human trafficking in the state. A federal district court sided with a Michigan farmer after he was booted from a Farmer's market over his Catholic views on marriage. Charlotte Pride now says no one will be awarded the 2023 Harvey Milk award for exceptional “LGBT+” advocacy. Visit 4Patriots and prepare for whatever life sends your way. Use code Tapp at checkout for 10% off on everything in the store. VNSH holster fits 99% of all semi-auto handguns and lets you carry in multiple positions. Go to http://vnsh.com/tapp to activate a $50 discount today. NativePath Antarctic Krill Oil has been shown to support healthy blood pressure, circulation, and brain health and reduce inflammation, swelling, and joint pain. Go to stopmyinflammation.com/tapp to learn more and see your special offer for being a Tapp into the Truth listener. On MyPillow's 20-year Anniversary, with over 80 million MyPillows sold, Mike Lindell and the MyPillow employees want to thank each and every one of you by giving you the lowest price in history. Go to My Pillow and use promo code: TAPP or call 1-800-659-9936.

Holly discovered herself on a website dedicated to feet! We also talk about Charlotte Pride and the Keep Pounding High School Classic.

As Charlotte celebrates Pride this weekend, the North Carolina LGBTQ+ community is facing new restrictions that the General Assembly passed this week."We've come a long way. But the battle is not over, Liz Schob, communication manager of Charlotte Pride, said. "The journey is not over. We have a long way to go. And frankly, we can't do this alone. We need folks who are allies to step up and walk beside us and help us keep doing this work."On Wednesday, a GOP supermajority in the General Assembly overrode Governor Cooper's vetoes and passed a host of new laws impacting the LGBTQ+ community. They include a ban on trans women from participating in women's sports, a ban on doctors from providing gender-affirming care to minors and a ban on elementary schools having any materials dealing with gender and sexuality. Teachers would also be legally required to "out" any of their transgender students to the child's parents.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/flashpoint/charlotte-pride-festival-laws-targeting-lgbtq-youth-north-carolina/275-c2e8c98d-8ec3-430d-a1fb-1ebc05c6c412

As Charlotte celebrates Pride this weekend, the North Carolina LGBTQ+ community is facing new restrictions that the General Assembly passed this week. "We've come a long way. But the battle is not over, Liz Schob, communication manager of Charlotte Pride, said. "The journey is not over. We have a long way to go. And frankly, we can't do this alone. We need folks who are allies to step up and walk beside us and help us keep doing this work." On Wednesday, a GOP supermajority in the General Assembly overrode Governor Cooper's vetoes and passed a host of new laws impacting the LGBTQ+ community. They include a ban on trans women from participating in women's sports, a ban on doctors from providing gender-affirming care to minors and a ban on elementary schools having any materials dealing with gender and sexuality. Teachers would also be legally required to "out" any of their transgender students to the child's parents. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/flashpoint/charlotte-pride-festival-laws-targeting-lgbtq-youth-north-carolina/275-c2e8c98d-8ec3-430d-a1fb-1ebc05c6c412

We speak to this amazing queen about all things Charlotte Pride! 08/18/23

Happy Friday Night on Breaking with Brett Jensen! Tune in here as Breaking Brett Jensen shares his conversation with Charlotte City Councilwoman LaWana Mayfield as they talk about her personal and professional journey as an openly lesbian woman in politics. We also speak with Charlotte Pride communications manager Liz Schob to talk about the Charlotte Pride events scheduled in town for this weekend.  Brett talks about the return of high school football this week and how important those games are to many people despite not being college or professional, especially in smaller communities here in North Carolina + what he remembers about covering high school sports in his career.  We continue the football conversation ahead of the Carolina Panthers preseason game tonight against the New York Giants with Brett sharing audio from press availability of quarterback Bryce Young and head coach Frank Reich as they look to bounce back from an ugly loss at home to the Jets in preseason Week 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here for a Thursday episode of Breaking with Brett Jensen! Brett starts the show by breaking news ahead of this weekend's Pride events in Charlotte, with news of one of the would-be award winners surfacing of his past lewd acts with minors during his time as a preacher in South Carolina.  Brett shares sound from Charlotte Pride and members of the Charlotte gay community show explain how they feel about the original choice and the decision to not give any awards at all in response.  Brett then dives into a story about parents complaining to a local school district after extreme heat on the bus causing at least one student heat rash + shares an opinion that may make him sound old.  Brett also talk about a story about a new pickleball court that was built in Charlotte and is currently stirring up controversy amongst people in the neighborhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here as Breaking Brett Jensen shares his conversation with Charlotte City Councilwoman LaWana Mayfield as they talk about her personal and professional journey.  Brett talks to Councilwoman Mayfield about what it is like being an openly lesbian woman in politics ahead of Charlotte Pride events this weekend + what her experience with publicly coming out was like.  Mayfield also tells the story of her first partner who passed away due to breast cancer + explains why she thinks it is easier for some to be gay in today's environment and how that experience is not the same for everyone.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking with Brett Jensen starts the show by breaking news ahead of this weekend's Pride events in Charlotte, with news of one of the would-be award winners surfacing of his past lewd acts with minors during his time as a preacher in South Carolina.  Brett shares sound from Charlotte Pride and members of the Charlotte gay community show explain how they feel about the original choice and the decision to not give any awards at all in response. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funsize and Buff Faye welcomed back Charlotte Pride's Liz and Meredith to the table to discuss all things Pride Weekend in the Queen City! The duo also share an announcement you'll want to hear.

You may know Charlotte Pride for its annual festival and parade - but its work goes beyond that. It creates programs and activities to enrich, empower, and strengthen the unique lives and experiences of LGBTQ people in Charlotte and the Carolinas. Host Pamela Escobar is joined by Charlotte Pride Communications Manager Lisa Schob and volunteer Anthony Walton-Tate.

Editor's Note: This is part II of a two-part interview. Please see https://rxforsuccesspodcast.com/158 for Part I. The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits: https://earnc.me/hw7FWr Rhett Brown, MD, is a family physician recently completing his 30th year in practice in Charlotte NC.  A native of Charlotte he earned a BA in Economics at Davidson College and completed medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina.  In 1992 he completed his residency in family medicine at Atrium Health where he was elected chief resident. Dr. Brown served as the President of the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians in 2016.  He was selected as among top physicians in Charlotte by Charlotte Magazine in 2010, 2011 and 2013.  He was recognized a physician of the year for Charlotte by Creative Loafing in 2015 and received the inaugural Legacy Award from Charlotte Pride in 2016.  He was recognized as one of the top 100 physicians in NC in 2021 and 2022.  In 2020 he was recognized as Health Equity Physician of the Year for Charlotte NC.  He is a certified by WAPTH (World Association for Providers of Transgender Health) and was a founding member of Charlotte Transgender Health Care Group in 2012 and earned certification in Diversity, Inclusion and Equity from eCornell University in 2021. He serves a diverse population of patients from birth through the end of life with a focus on care for members of the LGBTQ+ community. He recently opened his own practice in December 2021, Avance Care Midtown. Today's Episode is brought to you by Doc2Doc Lending. Doc2Doc provides Match Day loans of up to $25,000 to fourth-year medical students and current residents. These loans are designed to help students cover personal expenses, such as moving costs, housing down payments, and living expenses before and during residency. With fixed interest rates, flexible repayment terms, and no prepayment penalties, Doc2Doc Match Day loans provide financial flexibility and allow students to focus on their exciting journey towards becoming a physician. Doc2Doc was founded for doctors, by doctors. They understand the challenges and hard work involved in becoming a doctor, and they support doctors throughout their careers. Using their in-house lending platform, Doc2Doc considers the unique financial considerations of doctors that are not typically considered by traditional financial institutions. So, Don't let financial stress hold you back from achieving your goals - Doc2Doc lending has you covered. Visit https://rxforsuccesspodcast.com/doc2doc to Learn more.     Join the Conversation! We want to hear from you! Do you have additional thoughts about today's topic? Do you have your own Prescription for Success? Record a message on Speakpipe Unlock Bonus content and get the shows early on our Patreon Follow us or Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Amazon  | Spotify --- Show notes at https://rxforsuccesspodcast.com/159 Report-out with comments or feedback at https://rxforsuccesspodcast.com/report Music by Ryan Jones. Find Ryan on Instagram at _ryjones_, Contact Ryan at ryjonesofficial@gmail.com Production assistance by Clawson Solutions Group, find them on the web at csolgroup.com      

The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits: https://earnc.me/hw7FWr Rhett Brown, MD, is a family physician recently completing his 30th year in practice in Charlotte NC.  A native of Charlotte he earned a BA in Economics at Davidson College and completed medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina.  In 1992 he completed his residency in family medicine at Atrium Health where he was elected chief resident. Dr. Brown served as the President of the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians in 2016.  He was selected as among top physicians in Charlotte by Charlotte Magazine in 2010, 2011 and 2013.  He was recognized a physician of the year for Charlotte by Creative Loafing in 2015 and received the inaugural Legacy Award from Charlotte Pride in 2016.  He was recognized as one of the top 100 physicians in NC in 2021 and 2022.  In 2020 he was recognized as Health Equity Physician of the Year for Charlotte NC.  He is a certified by WAPTH (World Association for Providers of Transgender Health) and was a founding member of Charlotte Transgender Health Care Group in 2012 and earned certification in Diversity, Inclusion and Equity from eCornell University in 2021. He serves a diverse population of patients from birth through the end of life with a focus on care for members of the LGBTQ+ community. He recently opened his own practice in December 2021, Avance Care Midtown. Today's Episode is brought to you by Doc2Doc Lending. Doc2Doc provides Match Day loans of up to $25,000 to fourth-year medical students and current residents. These loans are designed to help students cover personal expenses, such as moving costs, housing down payments, and living expenses before and during residency. With fixed interest rates, flexible repayment terms, and no prepayment penalties, Doc2Doc Match Day loans provide financial flexibility and allow students to focus on their exciting journey towards becoming a physician. Doc2Doc was founded for doctors, by doctors. They understand the challenges and hard work involved in becoming a doctor, and they support doctors throughout their careers. Using their in-house lending platform, Doc2Doc considers the unique financial considerations of doctors that are not typically considered by traditional financial institutions. So, Don't let financial stress hold you back from achieving your goals - Doc2Doc lending has you covered. Visit www.doc2doclending.com/mdcoaches to Learn more.     Join the Conversation! We want to hear from you! Do you have additional thoughts about today's topic? Do you have your own Prescription for Success? Record a message on Speakpipe     Unlock Bonus content and get the shows early on our Patreon Follow us or Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Amazon  | Spotify --- Show notes at https://rxforsuccesspodcast.com/158 Report-out with comments or feedback at https://rxforsuccesspodcast.com/report Music by Ryan Jones. Find Ryan on Instagram at _ryjones_, Contact Ryan at ryjonesofficial@gmail.com Production assistance by Clawson Solutions Group, find them on the web at csolgroup.com    

Buff Faye and Funsize welcome Charlotte Pride into the studio to discuss the upcoming Reel Out Film Festival! The pair also discuss movies and characters that made an impact on their younger selves.

7am Monday 5/1/23

Mecklenburg County health officials expressed confidence that they can work through the monkeypox vaccine waiting list in the coming days after administering hundreds of doses during Charlotte Pride weekend.  Dr. Raynard Washington said Mecklenburg County is down to about 660 people on the list. The health department anticipates getting those folks set with appointments by the end of the week. Washington called vaccine distribution during Pride weekend a "success," praising staff workers for meeting at-risk individuals in public settings.  Washington said the county vaccinated roughly 540 people who meet North Carolina's criteria for high risk. As of Tuesday afternoon, 3,300 people have been vaccinated in Mecklenburg County. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/health/monkeypox/monkeypox-vaccine-mecklenburg-county-update-charlotte-pride-raynard-washington/275-0ae1f8f5-a8d2-4435-b4c1-5033724d394e  Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its combination COVID-19 vaccine that adds protection against the newest omicron relatives — a key step toward opening a fall booster campaign. The Food and Drug Administration ordered vaccine makers to tweak their shots to target BA.4 and BA.5 that are better than ever at dodging immunity from earlier vaccination or infection. Pfizer and its partner BioNTech aim to offer updated boosters to people 12 and older, and shots could begin within weeks if the FDA quickly clears the modified vaccine — a step not expected to require waiting on new studies. Moderna is expected to file a similar application soon for updated boosters for adults. The U.S. has a contract to buy 105 million of the Pfizer doses and 66 million Moderna ones, assuming FDA gives the green light. “It's going to be really important that people this fall and winter get the new shots. It's designed for the virus that's out there,” White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said last week. For now at least. BA.5 currently is causing nearly all COVID-19 infections in the U.S. and much of the world. There's no way to know if it still will be a threat this winter -- or if another mutant will have replaced it. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/vaccine/pfizer-updated-covid-vaccine-booster-fall/507-be2be25f-8daf-4c92-b516-78d59ce1eb5f Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

Mecklenburg County health officials expressed confidence that they can work through the monkeypox vaccine waiting list in the coming days after administering hundreds of doses during Charlotte Pride weekend. Dr. Raynard Washington said Mecklenburg County is down to about 660 people on the list. The health department anticipates getting those folks set with appointments by the end of the week. Washington called vaccine distribution during Pride weekend a "success," praising staff workers for meeting at-risk individuals in public settings. Washington said the county vaccinated roughly 540 people who meet North Carolina's criteria for high risk. As of Tuesday afternoon, 3,300 people have been vaccinated in Mecklenburg County.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/health/monkeypox/monkeypox-vaccine-mecklenburg-county-update-charlotte-pride-raynard-washington/275-0ae1f8f5-a8d2-4435-b4c1-5033724d394e Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its combination COVID-19 vaccine that adds protection against the newest omicron relatives — a key step toward opening a fall booster campaign.The Food and Drug Administration ordered vaccine makers to tweak their shots to target BA.4 and BA.5 that are better than ever at dodging immunity from earlier vaccination or infection.Pfizer and its partner BioNTech aim to offer updated boosters to people 12 and older, and shots could begin within weeks if the FDA quickly clears the modified vaccine — a step not expected to require waiting on new studies.Moderna is expected to file a similar application soon for updated boosters for adults. The U.S. has a contract to buy 105 million of the Pfizer doses and 66 million Moderna ones, assuming FDA gives the green light.“It's going to be really important that people this fall and winter get the new shots. It's designed for the virus that's out there,” White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said last week.For now at least. BA.5 currently is causing nearly all COVID-19 infections in the U.S. and much of the world. There's no way to know if it still will be a threat this winter -- or if another mutant will have replaced it.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/vaccine/pfizer-updated-covid-vaccine-booster-fall/507-be2be25f-8daf-4c92-b516-78d59ce1eb5fWatch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

Our fave moments of Charlotte Pride. Family Meeting: Change to Queen City Secrets. The Hum Game. Blown Off: Rosie & Bruce—She Pulled a Gun. Holly's Thank You card family drama—does she say something?

U.S. adults who haven't gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax -- a more traditional kind of vaccine, health officials said Tuesday. Regulators authorized the nation's first so-called protein vaccine against COVID-19 last week, but the final hurdle was a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “If you have been waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine built on a different technology than those previously available, now is the time to join the millions of Americans who have been vaccinated,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC's director, said in a statement, endorsing an earlier decision from an influential advisory panel. Most Americans have gotten at least their primary COVID-19 vaccinations by now, but CDC officials said between 26 million and 37 million adults haven't had a single dose -- the population that Novavax, for now, will be targeting. “We really need to focus on that population,” said CDC adviser Dr. Oliver Brooks, past president of the National Medical Association. Hopefully, the vaccine "will change them over from being unvaccinated to vaccinated.” READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/vaccine/cdc-advisers-endorse-novavax-covid-vaccine/507-5cf10985-355d-4a0e-97ca-46495cc961ae It was a jampacked weekend in Charlotte. Charlotte Pride just wrapped up and a whole bunch of sporting events kicked off. Thousands were in the streets of Uptown.  The quiet and dead Uptown we all came to understand had some life breathed back into it. Whether you were here for an event two years in the making, preparing for the big Charlotte FC game, or headed out to the ballpark -- Energy was felt.  Jada Nelsen, Manager of Day and Night Cereal Bar in the French Quarter said sales skyrocketed.  “It's been packed everyone been in the ally," Nelsen said. "Double the amount of people have come in from out of town for this.” READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/people-flock-to-uptown-businesses-see-the-impact-charlotte-economy-business-north-carolina/275-e2d92c93-4652-4a22-ac01-d74cff3ea394 Plus, shelters in the Charlotte area have reached critical levels. Here's how you can help WCNC Charlotte find forever homes for these sweet animals. Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

U.S. adults who haven't gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax -- a more traditional kind of vaccine, health officials said Tuesday.Regulators authorized the nation's first so-called protein vaccine against COVID-19 last week, but the final hurdle was a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.“If you have been waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine built on a different technology than those previously available, now is the time to join the millions of Americans who have been vaccinated,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC's director, said in a statement, endorsing an earlier decision from an influential advisory panel.Most Americans have gotten at least their primary COVID-19 vaccinations by now, but CDC officials said between 26 million and 37 million adults haven't had a single dose -- the population that Novavax, for now, will be targeting.“We really need to focus on that population,” said CDC adviser Dr. Oliver Brooks, past president of the National Medical Association. Hopefully, the vaccine "will change them over from being unvaccinated to vaccinated.”READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/vaccine/cdc-advisers-endorse-novavax-covid-vaccine/507-5cf10985-355d-4a0e-97ca-46495cc961aeIt was a jampacked weekend in Charlotte. Charlotte Pride just wrapped up and a whole bunch of sporting events kicked off. Thousands were in the streets of Uptown. The quiet and dead Uptown we all came to understand had some life breathed back into it. Whether you were here for an event two years in the making, preparing for the big Charlotte FC game, or headed out to the ballpark -- Energy was felt. Jada Nelsen, Manager of Day and Night Cereal Bar in the French Quarter said sales skyrocketed. “It's been packed everyone been in the ally," Nelsen said. "Double the amount of people have come in from out of town for this.”READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/people-flock-to-uptown-businesses-see-the-impact-charlotte-economy-business-north-carolina/275-e2d92c93-4652-4a22-ac01-d74cff3ea394Plus, shelters in the Charlotte area have reached critical levels. Here's how you can help WCNC Charlotte find forever homes for these sweet animals.Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

On this week's episode of Flashpoint, WCNC's Ben Thompson talks with Clark Simon, the President of Charlotte Pride about why holding pride in Charlotte remains more relevant than ever. Charlotte Pride returned this weekend after a two-year hiatus, and organizers say its message of diversity and acceptance for the LGBTQ community has never resonated more. Recent rulings from the US Supreme Court, including the reversal of federal abortion rights, have led some in the LGBTQ+ community to worry about federal protections. "I think it's more important than ever to reaffirm the majority of Americans' opinions that gay marriage should be legal, it is legal," Simon said.  All of this and more on a new episode of Flashpoint, only on WCNC Charlotte. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/flashpoint/more-important-than-ever-charlotte-pride-festival-kicks-off-20th-anniversary/275-9b5d0be9-63de-49f6-b4f0-32c39c0b53e1

On this week's episode of Flashpoint, WCNC's Ben Thompson talks with Clark Simon, the President of Charlotte Pride about why holding pride in Charlotte remains more relevant than ever.Charlotte Pride returned this weekend after a two-year hiatus, and organizers say its message of diversity and acceptance for the LGBTQ community has never resonated more. Recent rulings from the US Supreme Court, including the reversal of federal abortion rights, have led some in the LGBTQ+ community to worry about federal protections."I think it's more important than ever to reaffirm the majority of Americans' opinions that gay marriage should be legal, it is legal," Simon said. All of this and more on a new episode of Flashpoint, only on WCNC Charlotte.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/flashpoint/more-important-than-ever-charlotte-pride-festival-kicks-off-20th-anniversary/275-9b5d0be9-63de-49f6-b4f0-32c39c0b53e1

The Mecklenburg County Health Department made changes to the way the monkeypox vaccine is given on Thursday. Following the Food and Drug Administration's emergency use authorization last week, the shots can now be given intradermally, or under the skin. Doctors say the shots are just as effective when given this way, but this change allows providers to get five times as many doses out of each vial, which will be a big help given the high demand for the vaccine. Plus, the federal government is ramping up its response to the outbreak. Starting on Monday, 1.8 million more doses of vaccine will be made available for states to order. There are just under 200 cases of monkeypox in North Carolina and Mecklenburg County is still the epicenter of the outbreak, with more than 90 of those cases. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/health/monkeypox/extra-monkeypox-doses-charlotte-pride-mecklenburg-county/275-e86cc214-6d0e-49ab-9b3c-e6fcb6e206d9 One of two men arrested by federal agents in Burke County earlier in the week has now been charged with the murder of a Wake County deputy. On Tuesday, the U.S. Marshals assisted with taking two people into custody along Interstate 40 in Burke County. The Marshals said they could not comment on what the investigation pertains to.  The Wake County Sheriff's Office initially said these arrests are unrelated to the shooting death of Deputy Ned Byrd, despite reports circulating that said otherwise. However, during a news conference on Thursday, Aug. 18, Sheriff Gerald M. Baker said one of the two men arrested along Interstate 40 was now formally accused of killing Byrd. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/two-arrested-in-burke-county-for-federal-warrants-north-carolina-deputy-arrest-investigation/275-4b67c724-38f5-41d6-afbf-bd281e9eff62 Plus, Happy Friday! Larry Sprinkle & KJ Jacobs have your weekend forecast as Charlotte gears up for Pride weekend. Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

The Mecklenburg County Health Department made changes to the way the monkeypox vaccine is given on Thursday. Following the Food and Drug Administration's emergency use authorization last week, the shots can now be given intradermally, or under the skin.Doctors say the shots are just as effective when given this way, but this change allows providers to get five times as many doses out of each vial, which will be a big help given the high demand for the vaccine.Plus, the federal government is ramping up its response to the outbreak. Starting on Monday, 1.8 million more doses of vaccine will be made available for states to order. There are just under 200 cases of monkeypox in North Carolina and Mecklenburg County is still the epicenter of the outbreak, with more than 90 of those cases.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/health/monkeypox/extra-monkeypox-doses-charlotte-pride-mecklenburg-county/275-e86cc214-6d0e-49ab-9b3c-e6fcb6e206d9One of two men arrested by federal agents in Burke County earlier in the week has now been charged with the murder of a Wake County deputy.On Tuesday, the U.S. Marshals assisted with taking two people into custody along Interstate 40 in Burke County. The Marshals said they could not comment on what the investigation pertains to. The Wake County Sheriff's Office initially said these arrests are unrelated to the shooting death of Deputy Ned Byrd, despite reports circulating that said otherwise. However, during a news conference on Thursday, Aug. 18, Sheriff Gerald M. Baker said one of the two men arrested along Interstate 40 was now formally accused of killing Byrd.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/two-arrested-in-burke-county-for-federal-warrants-north-carolina-deputy-arrest-investigation/275-4b67c724-38f5-41d6-afbf-bd281e9eff62Plus, Happy Friday! Larry Sprinkle & KJ Jacobs have your weekend forecast as Charlotte gears up for Pride weekend.Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

Charlotte's Pride Festival and Parade returns this week against a backdrop of hate crimes targeting the LGBTQ+ community along with concerns over monkeypox, which is circulating especially among gay men. On the next Charlotte Talks, Mike Collins talks with LGBTQ+ leaders about this year's event and the state of civil rights.

Funsize and Buff Faye dish on LGBTQ+ representation in the media. And guest Matt Comer with Charlotte Pride joins the conversation on the excitement surrounding Pride Week! 

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike in nearly three decades — and signaling more large rate increases to come that would raise the risk of another recession.The move the Fed announced after its latest policy meeting will increase its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 1.5% to 1.75%.The central bank is ramping up its drive to tighten credit and slow growth with inflation having reached a four-decade high of 8.6%, spreading to more areas of the economy and showing no sign of slowing. Americans are also starting to expect high inflation to last longer than they had before. This sentiment could embed an inflationary psychology in the economy that would make it harder to bring inflation back to the Fed's 2% target.The Fed's three-quarter-point rate increase exceeds the half-point hike that Chair Jerome Powell had previously suggested was likely to be announced this week. The Fed's decision to impose a rate hike as large as it did Wednesday was an acknowledgment that it's struggling to curb the pace and persistence of inflation, which has been worsened by Russia's war against Ukraine and its effects on energy prices.Borrowing costs have already risen sharply across much of the U.S. economy in response to the Fed's moves, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate topping 6%, its highest level since before the 2008 financial crisis, up from just 3% at the start of the year. The yield on the 2-year Treasury note, a benchmark for corporate borrowing, has jumped to 3.3%, its highest level since 2007.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/fed-rate-hike/507-712efdf8-4e15-42f6-a21e-9c5b33328ca7'An exhibit highlighting photography will be without a photo taken during a Charlotte Pride event after a decision from the Gaston County manager.The Gaston County Museum of Art and History is currently displaying Into the Darkroom, a photography exhibit aimed at showing photography's use as an art form and its place in history.The exhibit uses photos from the 20th century, showcases vintage cameras, and features work from four modern photographers in Gaston County. One of these photographers, Grant Baldwin, used a photo he took at the 2019 Charlotte Pride Parade of two men kissing. Baldwin says the photo was taken during a marriage proposal.However, shortly after opening the exhibit, this photo was removed.Gaston County officials state this decision was made after Kim Eagle, the county manager, instructed museum staff to work with Baldwin to select another photograph to highlight."The idea behind the exhibit is to document a historical event, and there are other options from the photographer's work that more fully capture the context of the parade that was documented," the county said in a statement.The decision did not involve the museum's board of commissioners.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/lgbtq-photo-removed-from-gaton-county-museum-photographer-speaks-out-pride-men-kissing/275-f25200f5-8b5f-45a5-88ca-9da4edaf3f83Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

Here are some of today's headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, February 17, 2022, including the Mecklenburg mask mandate, the front row for NASCAR's Daytona 500, and Charlotte Pride is back.

The Making Room co-hosts expand their conversation to the kitchen with community leader and advocate, Daniel Valdez from the Hispanic Federation and Charlotte Pride.  Daniel teaches the group how to make corn tortillas from scratch while discussing what makes people feel welcome and a sense of belonging.  There is even an appearance from a surprise special guest that you won't want to miss!

LezPod Interviews Pandora Events with Yesi Leon and Amy Alonso | Hosted by Alexandria Friedlander These are the women behind Pandora Events and this powerhouse lesbian event production company from South Beach have created and produce some of the hottest women's soiree's in the country including Girls In Wonderland in Orlando, Shedonism Las Vegas, Aqua Girl in Miami Beach, Women's White Party and the official women's events of Atlanta Pride and Charlotte Pride, as well as, monthly themed parties from Miami to the Palm Beaches to this week's episode! They bring together the hippest venues, rockin' girl djs and over the top shows to keep ladies from around the world coming back for more. Not only that, the girls, believe in partying with a purpose, many of their events and free time benefit causes they are passionate about including the National Center for Lesbian Rights, the Aqua Foundation for Women, as well as HRC, Save Dade, National Voices for Equality Education and Enlightenment, and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Bringing great entertainment from both seasoned veterans and up-and-comers is all part of the fun. They work with a wide range of talented performers including funny girls, Suzanne Westenhoeffer, Julie Goldman and Dana Goldberg, singing sirens and rockers, Uh Huh Her, Hunter Valentine, Betty, Sophie B Hawkins, Melissa Ferrick, Goddess and She, Halcyon and the State Of along with the hottest girls DJs like DJ/Producer Tracy Young, Alyson Calagna, Pride, Pat Pat, Whitney Day and Brynn Taylor just to name a few. Celebs love to host their parties or just stop by for a cocktail so you never know who you'll run into, like L Word stars Leisha Hailey and Pam Grier to The Real L Word personalities Whitney Mixter, Tracy Ryerson and Rose Garcia, reality stars The Kardashians, Dani Campbell and Rachel Robinson, mega music stars Missy Elliott, Janet Jackson and Pitbull, they have all partied with Pandora. They love what they do and appreciate every patron and supporter. Excited to have 2 out of 3 founders on the show!

We are kicking off Charlotte Pride season with a special guest! In this episode, Rev. Mia sits down with Bethany Corrigan, Executive Director of Transcend Charlotte. Transcend's mission is to pursue equity and social justice for transgender and gender expansive communities through education, advocac...

On this week's show, Ben Thompson discusses potential new LGBTQ protections in Charlotte as we kick off Pride Month.  First, we're joined by City Council members Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston to discuss if the city will ever pass another non-discrimination ordinance after the fiasco that was House Bill 2 following Charlotte's first non-discrimination bill several years ago. The council members also discuss their upcoming votes on the controversial 2040 plan that has all of the city talking.  Then in our second segment, Ben chats with Matt Comer, communications director for Charlotte Pride, about why LGBTQ citizens are calling on city leaders to implement a new non-discrimination order and why those protections are necessary.  And then in our third segment, there's another issue dividing the county. Mecklenburg County leaders voted to withhold $56 million from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools until they provide a measurable plan that addresses inequities facing minority students.  Watch FlashPoint every Sunday on WCNC Charlotte, immediately following Meet the Press! And for the latest Charlotte news and politics from North Carolina, follow Ben Thompson on social media, @Bentnews.   

On the show today, we have Chad Turner. Chad is President of the Charlotte LGBT Chamber and high level HR executive and consultant. His leadership is extraordinary and you are going to love this interview. In the interview we discuss: The history of the Charlotte LGBT chamber starting in such a conservative area. What can people do to enhance equality among the LGBT and POC communities and general population?  Challenges the LGBT community face that people would not really think about What it will take to break down the barriers of judging and excluding people based on their skin color or sexual orientation  What are the qualities of a great leader How we become better communicators And much more! What I found especially interesting about what Chad has created and is continuing to create in the community and as president of the LGBT chamber is that he is working to build up all small businesses and success for EVERYONE in the community and not just the LGBT community. He is an amazing human being with a heart of gold and a brilliant mind. Under his direction with Chamber, they have received national affiliation with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, established the Aspiring Professionals' Initiative for local colleges and also created a comprehensive training program for LGBT owned businesses.  The Chamber is now one of the largest LGBT chambers in the southeast.  In addition to his duties with the Chamber, Chad is a human resources consultant in the Charlotte region assisting businesses and professionals with their human resource needs. Chad has spent the past nine years training and advising small business owners, corporations and individuals in the areas of LGBT workplace issues, diversity, inclusion, equity and policy development. In his endeavor to create more equitable workplaces, he has opened dialogue with businesses by providing specialized training in benefit administration, policy creation and implementation and leadership development. He believes that companies and workplaces will create a new standard and develop best practices that will evolve from the changing perception of the LGBT community and those who support equality for all.   In 2008, Chad was designated a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute.  In 2015, 2017 and 2019 he completed certificates with Notre Dame School of Business in the areas of human resources, small business supplier diversity, organizational development and chamber planning.  He is a frequent clinician in the Charlotte region on these topics.  Chad holds a BA in Music from Lee University and his BS in Human Resource Management from Villanova University.  His work has also provided the ability to work with various organizations such as Charlotte Pride, Charlotte Black Pride, Time Out Youth, RAIN and the Charlotte LGBTQ Elders to be a support and resource for development, philanthropy and marketing.  He serves on the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance (Charlotte Chamber) Business Leader's Roundtable, the Mecklenburg County Business Roundtable and the Charlotte Small Business Recovery Taskforce.  Most recently, as a founding member, Chad and the Charlotte LGBT Chamber formed the Charlotte Small Business Coalition, which he serves as chair.  Chad's efforts and strategic planning assisted with the passage of the $50 million dollars of grant funding for small businesses in Charlotte affected by COVID-19. Chad and his husband, Nate, are both small business owners and actively involved in both the business and LGBT community.  Chad has accomplished more in the last 10 years than most people do in 2 lifetimes. It was a privilege to sit down and have this amazing conversation.   

It's officially our 1 year anniversary of recording Out With It and we are excited to launch a new year of the podcast! We want to bring you even more episodes, more great conversations, and further amplify the voices of LGBTQ youth, the LGBTQ community, and our allies.  On this episode, James sits down with youth panelist Alexander Hamilton and one of our new Center volunteers Ty as they take us back to where our podcast began. Join our panel as they talk about Alex's performance during Charlotte Pride, get to know about what brought Ty to Time Out Youth, catch up with Super-Producer (and now Super-Dad) Steven, and celebrate our 1 year anniversary by discussing coming out in honor of National Coming Out Day.  For more info on Time Out Youth and Resources, visit timeoutyouth.org. Music by purple-planet.com

Pastor Yani Davis of Missiongathering Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Pasadena CA delivers a special Charlotte Pride testimony to Missiongathering Charlotte NC.

Don’t just hear about pride EXPERIENCE IT

Our arts and cultural sector are a necessary way to create connections, build bridges across difference, and enrich our community. Every day, arts programming throughout the county is allowing members of our community to think creatively, move freely, and spend more quality time with their friends and families. In this episode of the Culture For All podcast, we look at some of the many ways arts and culture programming helps connect Mecklenburg County residents. You’ll hear the sounds of a Dragon Boat race on the shores of Lake Norman. Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival founder John Chen will tell us about how the festival exposes people to different cultures. We’ll take you to the West Charlotte Recreation Center and hear how Demond Carter’s Stepping Into Health program allows seniors to stay fit and active through free community dance classes. We’ll step into the home of Deborah and Lionel Wellington, a couple whose lives have been directly impacted by this kind of access and programming. You’ll hear how the Mint Museum is reaching out to the youth of Grier Heights through educational programming led by Rubie Britt Height. We’ll sit in on a free jazz concert organized by Dapper Street Productions and talk to founder Nicci Canada about how access to programming is so important. Finally, we’ll speak with other leaders in our community, including Reverend Ricky Woods of First Baptist Church- West, Daniel Valdez of Charlotte Pride, Mattie Marshall of Washington Heights and Patsy Burkins of Charlotte Community Services Association. Host Banu Valladares, a Mecklenburg County resident, leads you through this look at arts and culture in our community. If you’ve just found this podcast and are unfamiliar with the tax, please listen to the first episode (Culture For All) in this series first. That episode will provide an overview of the tax and give you all the information you need to know right now. Remember to share your voice with the Arts & Science Council on this important topic. Call or text us at 704.286.6288 and leave a :30 message. Your responses may be used in a future episode of this podcast. You can also email us at asc@artsandscience.org, or contact us via social media. This podcast was produced by the Arts & Science Council and GohJo Studios. Original Music by Harvey Cummings. Contact the Arts & Science Council on: Facebook Instagram Twitter asc@artsandscience.org 704.286.6288   Subscribe, rate and review Culture For All on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Stitcher TuneIn SoundCloud   Arts & Science Council Website Podcast Page on ASC Website

This week Earl and Courtney cover everything from Charlotte PRIDE to Insecure! Email us questions for Questions of the Day at hatsoffpodcast@gmail.com! Hats Off Podcast Social Media Kit: https://tinyurl.com/ycq8wncm Follow Us! Facebook: Hats Off Podcast IG: @hatsoffpodcastclt Twitter: @hatsoffpodcast Earl- IG: eazy.ecm Courtney- IG: @courtneyleaklcsw Facebook: Courtney Leak, LCSW Twitter: @courtneylcsw

Alex Reimer did not enjoy himself at Boston Pride Weekend. He says the cover charges were too high and the lines were too long. Steve Buckley takes issue with Alex's idea of Pride, saying it's more than a giant block party. Alex and Buck also delve into Charlotte Pride's decision to ban a pro-Trump group from marching. While they both disagree with the decision, Alex contests that gay Trump voters are not friends of the LGBT cause. 

The Wall of Love at Charlotte Pride & the shifting presence of churches attending pride