The Q by QnotesCarolinas

Who tells our stories, whose stories get remembered and what are we leaving behind for the people who come after us?In Episode 3 of "The Q by QnotesCarolinas," Liz Schob, Vanna Vanity and Chann Little explore those questions as we recognize LGBTQ+ History Month and National Coming Out Day.We begin inside Invisible Histories, where co-founders Joshua Burford and Maigen Sullivan, PhD, take us through an archive preserving pieces of LGBTQ+ life across the South, from photographs and newspapers to flyers, Pride programs and the everyday things people decided were worth saving.Then, with Halloween right around the corner, Vanna lightens things up for this month's Arts & Culture segment with makeup artist Daniel Sexton. Daniel demonstrates fun Halloween makeup looks while sharing tips and tricks along the way.Liz sits down with Joshua Burford and Maigen Sullivan, PhD, in the studio for a deeper conversation about how LGBTQ+ history is preserved, whose stories have been overlooked, what we've already lost and what future generations may learn from the history we're creating right now.Liz and Vanna also welcome Cameron Pruette, executive director of the Freedom Center for Social Justice, to the table for a conversation about the upcoming election, what LGBTQ+ North Carolinians should know before casting their ballots and how the choices we're making today can shape what comes next.And Chann closes out the episode with another Good News Corner, celebrating three milestones in LGBTQ+ life across the South: Greensboro Pride bringing a Pride parade back downtown, Georgia electing its first openly LGBTQ+ member of Congress and Equality North Carolina marking 47 years of advocacy.Produced for Qnotes by Bobby Kerns Productions, "The Q by QnotesCarolinas" brings you the news, conversations, culture and people shaping LGBTQ+ life across the Carolinas.CONNECT WITH QNOTESWebsite: QnotesCarolinas.comFollow Qnotes on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, BlueSky and LinkedIn.Subscribe to "The Q by QnotesCarolinas" so you never miss an episode."THE Q BY QNOTESCAROLINAS"Hosts: Liz Schob, Chann Little, Vanna VanityFeatured Guests: Daniel Sexton, Makeup Artist; Joshua Burford, Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director, Invisible Histories; Maigen Sullivan, PhD, Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director, Invisible Histories; Cameron Pruette, Executive Director, Freedom Center for Social JusticeProduced for Qnotes by Bobby Kerns Productions Executive Producer: Jim YarbroughProducer: Liz SchobWriters: Liz Schob, Chann LittleEditors: Bobby Kerns Productions, Liz SchobPhotography: Bobby Kerns ProductionsHair & Makeup: Christopher BooherEPISODE SPONSORSWhite RabbitGemini Property ManagementQnotes has been telling the stories of LGBTQ+ communities across North and South Carolina for more than 40 years. Thank you for supporting trusted, independent LGBTQ+ journalism. © 2026 Pride Publishing & Typesetting

What does it mean to belong, and how can connection, culture and community shape our well-being?

In Episode 2 of The Q by QnotesCarolinas, Liz Schob, Vanna Vanity and Chann Little explore those questions as we recognize National Suicide Prevention Month and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Vanna takes us behind the scenes at Charlotte Pride with Lolita Chanel and Oso Chanel of LOC Productions. We get to know the queer Latin duo behind LOC, talk culture, drag, representation and community, and see them take the stage during Latin Hour.Then, Liz sits down with Charlotte psychologist Dr. Holly Savoy for a conversation about mental health in the LGBTQ+ community, how to recognize when someone may be struggling, how to start difficult conversations and what meaningful support can actually look like.

Plus, Liz, Vanna and Chann catch up on some of the stories Qnotes has been following across the Carolinas, including a new queer space coming to North Charleston, a Huntersville wedding venue that declined to host a same-sex couple and proposed changes to voting in North Carolina. And Chann reminds us that our community is about more than the difficult stories with another Good News Corner.

***IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS SUPPORT, CRISIS CARE OF LGBTQ+ AFFIRMING RESOURCES, HELP IS AVAILABLE***

Immediate Support:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988

Available 24/7

LGBT National Hotline

lgbthotline.org/national-hotline

888-843-4564

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health)

nami.org/nami-helpline

1-800-950-NAMI (6264) OR text NAMI to 62640

The Trevor Project

thetrevorproject.org/get-help

1-866-488-7386 OR text ‘START’ to 678-678

Trans Lifeline

translifeline.org

877-565-8860

LGBTQ+ Support:

Charlotte Trans Health

charlottetranshealth.org

GLMA LGBTQ+ Inclusive Provider Directory

glma.org/find_a_provider.php

OutCare

outcarehealth.org

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THE Q BY QNOTESCAROLINAS

Hosts: Liz Schob, Chann Little, Vanna Vanity

Featured Guest: Dr. Holly Savoy, Licensed Psychologist, Executive Director, Charlotte Trans Health

Produced for Qnotes by Bobby Kerns Productions

Executive Producer: Jim Yarbrough

Producer: Liz Schob

Writers: Liz Schob, Chann Little

Editors: Bobby Kerns Productions, Liz Schob

Photography: Bobby Kerns Productions

EPISODE SPONSORS

White Rabbit

Gemini Property Management

Qnotes has been telling the stories of LGBTQ+ communities across North and South Carolina for more than 40 years. Thank you for supporting trusted, independent LGBTQ+ journalism.

© 2026 Pride Publishing & Typesetting

Charlotte Pride is almost here, and we're kicking off the very first episode of The Q by QnotesCarolinas. Join Liz Schob, Vanna Vanity and Chann Little for a conversation celebrating Charlotte Pride, breaking down the latest LGBTQ+ headlines, highlighting can't-miss community events, and ending with a story guaranteed to leave you smiling.

We also sit down with Charlotte Pride Board President Will Martin for a behind-the-scenes look at this year's celebration, from what first-time attendees can expect to how the organization continues to serve the LGBTQ+ community year-round. Produced for Qnotes by Bobby Kerns Productions, The Q by QnotesCarolinas brings you the stories, conversations, and people shaping LGBTQ+ life across the Carolinas.

Whether you're celebrating Pride in Charlotte or following LGBTQ+ news from anywhere, thanks for joining us for Episode 1 of The Q by QnotesCarolinas.

In this episode:

• Charlotte Pride Board President Will Martin previews this year's festival and parade

• Our top picks for Charlotte Pride Week events

• North Carolina's first LGBTQ+ women's sports bar is coming to Asheville

• Spilling the T: Men in the American military to get testosterone?

• The viral Lindsey Graham story everyone was talking about

• Good News Corner: A North Carolina summer camp creates a place where transgender and gender-diverse youth can simply be themselves

CONNECT WITH QNOTES

QnotesCarolinas.com

Follow Qnotes on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, BlueSky and LinkedIn.

Subscribe to The Q by QnotesCarolinas so you never miss an episode!

The Q by QnotesCarolinas

Hosts: Liz Schob, Vanna Vanity, Chann Little

Featured Guest: Will Martin, Board President, Charlotte Pride

Produced for Qnotes by Bobby Kerns Productions

Executive Producer: Jim Yarbrough

Producer: Liz Schob

Writer: Liz Schob

Editor: Bobby Kerns Productions

Photography: Bobby Kerns Productions

Episode Sponsors

Charlotte Pride

White Rabbit

Gemini Property Management

Qnotes has been telling the stories of LGBTQ+ communities across North and South Carolina for more than 40 years. Thank you for supporting trusted, independent LGBTQ+ journalism. 

© 2026 Pride Publishing & Typesetting