Jacob Tobia, a genderqueer icon from the Triangle, released their new essay collection, “Before They Were Men,” on August 26.
Jasmine Gallup
Jasmine Gallup is a freelancer for INDY, covering LGBTQ+ issues, social justice, and arts and culture. A Raleigh native, she also works as an editor for online media.
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In Raleigh, Finding a Place for Pride
Long-standing queer spaces have experienced a shake-up in Raleigh recently, but as Out! Raleigh Pride and the LGBTQ community grow bigger than ever, queer residents are finding new ways to come together.
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Why Did Raleigh’s Oldest Professional Theater Close?
North Carolina Theatre is closing for good. While the circumstances around its bankruptcy are unique, the shutdown hints at a larger crisis for regional theaters across the country.
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How Two Wake County Libraries Are Navigating the Homelessness Crisis
As homelessness rates spike, more people are seeking out libraries as safe shelters. At Richard B. Harrison and Oberlin Regional, the two biggest libraries in downtown Raleigh, this sometimes requires librarians to act as an “emergency room nurse.”
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Talking to Tracy Deonn About New Legendborn Cycle Release “Oathbound”
Tracy Deonn, who grew up in North Carolina and attended UNC-Chapel Hill, doesn’t shy away from her Southern roots.
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Logan’s Garden Shop in Raleigh Starts a New Chapter at the NC State Farmers Market This Spring
Although Logan’s won’t be emptied out until late February, longtime customers are already reminiscing about the good old days at Seaboard Station.
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In Downtown Raleigh, Residents Can Follow the Lights
Raleigh’s Illuminate Art Walk, now on display through January 6, encourages people to walk—and linger—just a little bit longer downtown.
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Consider Giving to These Triangle Nonprofits Providing On-the-Ground Assistance to Local Communities
The INDY’s list of local nonprofits whose work has a direct, immediate, and positive impact.
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In the Upcoming Mayoral and City Council Elections, Raleigh Voters Will Choose to Change or Stay the Course
With a new mayor set to take the reins, and competitive races in districts A, C, E, and for the at-large seats, this year’s election could lead to policy shifts.
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With Red Hat Amphitheater “Saved,” Raleigh’s Next City Council Will Charter Downtown’s Course
As the election approaches, a major question on voters’ minds is how the next mayor and city council will handle Raleigh’s growth, particularly downtown, which has been in a state of semicrisis since the COVID pandemic.