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Iliana Santillán: What we can all learn from Suzy Geronimo

by Beacon Media | Apr 7, 2026 | Latino Community, LGBTQ+

A transgender woman, Geronimo is a Henderson resident who has been detained by immigration authorities. Geronimo’s bold activism and standing in support of Latino and LGBTQ communities demands support from a broader community now, the author argues. By Iliana...

Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: This small town drag brunch brought threats — then sparked long-term activism

by Gwen Frisbie-Fulton | Mar 20, 2026 | Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, LGBTQ+, Local Organizing, North Carolina Community

In 2022, restaurant owner Tiffany Dahle in Stanly County, N.C., hosted a drag brunch that drew threats. Here’s why she’s still fighting for her community.  By Gwen Frisbie-Fulton  Working Class Storytelling Photo by Nico Ruge on Unsplash...
Scott Peoples: The Trump Administration is betraying transgender troops

Scott Peoples: The Trump Administration is betraying transgender troops

by Scott Peoples | Sep 5, 2025 | Beacon Voices, LGBTQ+, Scott Peoples, U.S. Politics

The military veteran reflects on the Trump Administration’s recent decisions around transgender troops.

Scott Peoples: The Trump Administration is betraying transgender troops

Scott Peoples: La administración Trump está traicionando a las tropas transgénero

by Scott Peoples | Sep 5, 2025 | Beacon Voices, Español, LGBTQ+, Scott Peoples, U.S. Politics

El veterano militar reflexiona sobre las recientes decisiones de la Administración de Trump en relación con los soldados transgénero.

Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: The real reason we’re being told to hate Pride

Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: The real reason we’re being told to hate Pride

by Gwen Frisbie-Fulton | Jun 30, 2025 | Gwen Frisbie-Fulton, LGBTQ+, Local Organizing, North Carolina, North Carolina Community

Small town pride events showcase the best of us. Why do some want to stoke hate?

Stevie Brooks: How we turned a protest into our version of a church 

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...
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