Durham’s long-running, landmark LGBTQ film festival is updating its name and programming to reflect changing times.
James Michael Nichols
50 Years After Stonewall, We Asked Local LGBTQ Leaders What Progress Looks Like
Progress is a tricky thing to measure, especially for a community as diverse as those living under the linguistic umbrella LGBTQ.
Vivica C. Coxx Breaks Down Why Drag Shows Are Good for Kids
The House of Coxx, a mainstay of the Triangle scene, recently added an early all-ages show so that kids can experience the progressive potential of drag.
The Intergalactic Patriarchy Exposed In Princess’s Intersectional Sci-fi Romp
In the year 2028, a pair of artistic collaborators use their white-male privilege to build a rocket ship and escape the misogynistic dystopia of Earth.
The Muslims Wage Punk-Rock War on White Supremacy with Genuine Humor and Rage
“Punk is gay as shit, queer as shit, brown as shit, all of these different things.”
The Muslims Blast Through Twelve Tracks of Tough Love on Mayo Supreme
Mayo Supreme is an in-your-face wrestling match with the white supremacy embedded in the structure of not just America, but of the world.
Artificial Intelligence Is the Future. A New Program at N.C. Science and Math Wants to Help Tomorrow’s Leaders Grapple With It.
“We want to make sure we’re reaching people who don’t otherwise have access to a really specialized, technical area.”
In Sissy, Genderqueer Activist and Media Personality Jacob Tobia Tells a Surprising Story of Growing Up in North Carolina
Tobia brings Sissy: A Coming-Of-Gender Story to Quail Ridge Books on Thursday, Mar. 7.
Ruby Deluxe Gives Queer Southerners a Respite from Constant Concerns of Access and Safety
When Timothy Lemuel opened Ruby Deluxe in Raleigh, he wanted to fill a gap in the Triangle’s queer scene while creating another space for creative types to hang out downtown.
How the Raleigh Theater Community Nurtured a Breakout Star of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
We spoke with Lachlan Watson—and their mom—about Raleigh love, sudden success, and new horizons in nonbinary representation.

