Tap each portrait to see their stories
Tap each portrait to see their stories
Donate to local Pride organizations
Watch the full Faces of Pride special
See the Channel 9 LGBTQ+ Resource Guide
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Emily Lutin's mother is a "mom" and ally, but some call her "Miss Cat."Catherine Lutin is a House Mom, providing a comfort zone to young people experiencing unstable housing or shelter.“I think the best way to carry out being an ally is seeing love as a verb, it’s an action."
Faces of Pride: The House Mom, by Genevieve Curtis
Shenna, a local mother, looked back on memories of raising her child, and she wrote a letter addressed to herself after giving birth with advice."You will notice how your toddler is into girl things. It’s so cute. He doesn’t know yet that they aren’t for him. But they can be! You won’t limit your child."
Faces of Pride: A Mother's Letter, by Hunter Sáenz
"I'm so glad ... to know that in the middle of the Bible Belt, there is at least one church, one place that you can feel the love of God in who you are and how you identify,” says Rev. Tara Gibbs with Myers Park Baptist Church.More churches are opening their congregations to LGBTQ folks. "The love of God is not something to be questioned.”
Faces of Pride: The Believers, by Jonathan Lowe
“We have parents who come to us saying, ‘I think my kid might be somewhere in the LGBTQ community, but they’re not ready to come out to me yet.'"Mollie Burkholder with PFLAG Charlotte says patience and small gestures are key for parents and allies of folks who are questioning.
Faces of Pride: Inviting In, by Erika Jackson
"You don't know what people's pronouns are just by looking at them. So introducing yours and then getting theirs is good practice to be in an affirming space," says Jasmine Gates.Gates, a therapist at Time Out Youth, says if pronouns aren't necessarily your thing, stick with using their name.
Faces of Pride: Why Are Pronouns Important?
Meet Emory Sloan; a son, Christian, and a friend.And a drag queen!“Drag just gives me such a boost of confidence that I don’t have when I’m not in drag.”“I’m Erica Chanel; I’m a son, I’m a Christian, I’m a friend, I’m gay. And I’m a drag queen!”
Faces of Pride: Drag Queen, by Hunter Sáenz
“There is no better time than now to be African American and LGBTQ in Charlotte,” says Jermaine Nakia Lee, co-founder of Charlotte Black Pride.Nakia Lee shares the story of Charlotte Black Pride's beginnings -- why was it needed, and what did it take to become as successful as it is today?
Faces of Pride: Charlotte Black Pride's Founders, by Erica Bryant
Many in the LGBTQ+ community find belonging in so-called “gayborhoods.”One predominately Black neighborhood in Charlotte has transformed.“They had no hesitation about two gay kids coming in and moving in and building houses,” Michael Hopkins said.The neighbors, old and new, are getting along.
Faces of Pride: The Gayborhood, by Madison Carter
It’s been decades since the LGBTQ+ community in Charlotte began growing, and many in the Queen City still remember the efforts it took to fight for equality.“It’s hard to imagine, now, to the degree back then that gay and lesbian people simply were not spoken of.”
Faces of Pride: The Evolution, by Evan Donovan
"A house mom usually refers to an elder in the community ... who takes in young people experiencing unstable housing or shelter, and guides them.""The reality is in Charlotte, there are teenagers experiencing homelessness tonight that are unwelcome or unsafe in other spaces."
Faces of Pride: What is a House Mom?
Durell Brown helps locate and secure housing for LGBTQ+ folks, ages 18 to 24.He works with Time Out Youth, and they partner with apartment complexes, private landlords, and other sources of secure housing."We're dealing with people's livelihoods, and a lot of our young people don't have the resources or the capability to make it on their own."
Faces of Pride: Time Out Youth Housing
Meet Emory Sloan; a son, Christian, and a friend.And a drag queen.“Drag just gives me such a boost of confidence that I don’t have when I’m not in drag.”“I’m Erica Chanel; I’m a son, I’m a Christian, I’m a friend, I’m gay. And I’m a drag queen!”
Faces of Pride: Drag Queen, by Hunter Sáenz
What is Pride if not a celebration of love?Meet Linda and Sally, and Rick and John."It was a gradual kind of thing ... and then we just relized how much we loved each other.""I was in the audience and was just bowled over by his artistry."
Faces of Pride: Love Stories, by Joe Bruno
About 15 percent of LGBTQ Americans reported postponing or avoiding medical treatment due to discrimination, according to the Center for American Progress.Three LGBTQ doctors - Ashlan Van Cleeff, Cramer McCullen, and Benjamin Simmons - shared their experiences from seeking care to how they provide for LGBTQ folks.
Faces of Pride: The Doctors, by Dan Matics
You've heard Miguel's voice and laugh. As part of the Miguel and Holly duo on 96.1 FM, he knows the importance of being true to his audience and spreading awareness."To me, Pride means walking in your authentic truth and not being afraid to share who you are. To me, Pride means being willing to speak against those who don't want you to walk in your authentic truth."
Faces of Pride: Pride and the Media
What does LGBTQ even mean?"We're already called the alphabet mafia," says Sarah Mikhail with Time Out Youth.The representation is important, and Mikhail explains why some people may identify as multiple words.
Faces of Pride: What Does LGBTQ Mean?
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Tap each portrait to see their stories
Tap each portrait to see their stories
Donate to local Pride organizations
Watch the full Faces of Pride special
See the Channel 9 LGBTQ+ Resource Guide
Download (PDF)
Emily Lutin's mother is a "mom" and ally, but some call her "Miss Cat."Catherine Lutin is a House Mom, providing a comfort zone to young people experiencing unstable housing or shelter.“I think the best way to carry out being an ally is seeing love as a verb, it’s an action."
Faces of Pride: The House Mom, by Genevieve Curtis
Shenna, a local mother, looked back on memories of raising her child, and she wrote a letter addressed to herself after giving birth with advice."You will notice how your toddler is into girl things. It’s so cute. He doesn’t know yet that they aren’t for him. But they can be! You won’t limit your child."
Faces of Pride: A Mother's Letter, by Hunter Sáenz
"I'm so glad ... to know that in the middle of the Bible Belt, there is at least one church, one place that you can feel the love of God in who you are and how you identify,” says Rev. Tara Gibbs with Myers Park Baptist Church.More churches are opening their congregations to LGBTQ folks. "The love of God is not something to be questioned.”
Faces of Pride: The Believers, by Jonathan Lowe
“We have parents who come to us saying, ‘I think my kid might be somewhere in the LGBTQ community, but they’re not ready to come out to me yet.'"Mollie Burkholder with PFLAG Charlotte says patience and small gestures are key for parents and allies of folks who are questioning.
Faces of Pride: Inviting In, by Erika Jackson
"You don't know what people's pronouns are just by looking at them. So introducing yours and then getting theirs is good practice to be in an affirming space," says Jasmine Gates.Gates, a therapist at Time Out Youth, says if pronouns aren't necessarily your thing, stick with using their name.
Faces of Pride: Why Are Pronouns Important?
Meet Emory Sloan; a son, Christian, and a friend.And a drag queen!“Drag just gives me such a boost of confidence that I don’t have when I’m not in drag.”“I’m Erica Chanel; I’m a son, I’m a Christian, I’m a friend, I’m gay. And I’m a drag queen!”
Faces of Pride: Drag Queen, by Hunter Sáenz
“There is no better time than now to be African American and LGBTQ in Charlotte,” says Jermaine Nakia Lee, co-founder of Charlotte Black Pride.Nakia Lee shares the story of Charlotte Black Pride's beginnings -- why was it needed, and what did it take to become as successful as it is today?
Faces of Pride: Charlotte Black Pride's Founders, by Erica Bryant
Many in the LGBTQ+ community find belonging in so-called “gayborhoods.”One predominately Black neighborhood in Charlotte has transformed.“They had no hesitation about two gay kids coming in and moving in and building houses,” Michael Hopkins said.The neighbors, old and new, are getting along.
Faces of Pride: The Gayborhood, by Madison Carter
It’s been decades since the LGBTQ+ community in Charlotte began growing, and many in the Queen City still remember the efforts it took to fight for equality.“It’s hard to imagine, now, to the degree back then that gay and lesbian people simply were not spoken of.”
Faces of Pride: The Evolution, by Evan Donovan
"A house mom usually refers to an elder in the community ... who takes in young people experiencing unstable housing or shelter, and guides them.""The reality is in Charlotte, there are teenagers experiencing homelessness tonight that are unwelcome or unsafe in other spaces."
Faces of Pride: What is a House Mom?
Durell Brown helps locate and secure housing for LGBTQ+ folks, ages 18 to 24.He works with Time Out Youth, and they partner with apartment complexes, private landlords, and other sources of secure housing."We're dealing with people's livelihoods, and a lot of our young people don't have the resources or the capability to make it on their own."
Faces of Pride: Time Out Youth Housing
Meet Emory Sloan; a son, Christian, and a friend.And a drag queen.“Drag just gives me such a boost of confidence that I don’t have when I’m not in drag.”“I’m Erica Chanel; I’m a son, I’m a Christian, I’m a friend, I’m gay. And I’m a drag queen!”
Faces of Pride: Drag Queen, by Hunter Sáenz
What is Pride if not a celebration of love?Meet Linda and Sally, and Rick and John."It was a gradual kind of thing ... and then we just relized how much we loved each other.""I was in the audience and was just bowled over by his artistry."
Faces of Pride: Love Stories, by Joe Bruno
About 15 percent of LGBTQ Americans reported postponing or avoiding medical treatment due to discrimination, according to the Center for American Progress.Three LGBTQ doctors - Ashlan Van Cleeff, Cramer McCullen, and Benjamin Simmons - shared their experiences from seeking care to how they provide for LGBTQ folks.
Faces of Pride: The Doctors, by Dan Matics
You've heard Miguel's voice and laugh. As part of the Miguel and Holly duo on 96.1 FM, he knows the importance of being true to his audience and spreading awareness."To me, Pride means walking in your authentic truth and not being afraid to share who you are. To me, Pride means being willing to speak against those who don't want you to walk in your authentic truth."
Faces of Pride: Pride and the Media
What does LGBTQ even mean?"We're already called the alphabet mafia," says Sarah Mikhail with Time Out Youth.The representation is important, and Mikhail explains why some people may identify as multiple words.
Faces of Pride: What Does LGBTQ Mean?