by Stevie Brooks | Mar 25, 2025 | Faith, LGBTQ+, Local Organizing, Migration, Stevie Brooks, U.S. Politics, Western North Carolina
A rally held in protest of federal actions, courtesy of Stevie Brooks. Last month, the leader of a protest in Shelby gathered the community and conquered fears and critics. By Stevie Brooks Beacon Media When I got home the night of the big protest I...
by C.J. Brinson | Jan 27, 2025 | Black Community, Faith, Feminism, Latino Community, LGBTQ+, Migration, Politics, Rev. C.J. Brinson, U.S. Politics
Pastor C.J. Brinson takes on how President Donald Trump and his supporters have used religion in the president’s first days in office.
by Gwen Frisbie-Fulton | Oct 29, 2024 | Elections, Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, LGBTQ+, U.S. Politics
Former President Trump’s campaign is spending millions on ads that focus on anti-trans and drag messaging. By Gwen Frisbie-Fulton Voting has started in North Carolina and across the nation, and early reports say the lines are healthy and long. That’s exciting...
by Gwen Frisbie-Fulton | Jun 11, 2024 | Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, LGBTQ+, Local Organizing, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, North Carolina State Politics, Politics, Reclaiming Rural, U.S. Politics
Small-town pride events showcase the best of us. Why do some want to stoke hate? By Gwen Frisbie-Fulton From Sylva to Wilson, from Boone to Shelby, small towns across North Carolina are celebrating Pride – turning small parks and main streets into brightly colored,...