After over nine hours of meeting Republican and Democratic leaders in the state could not devise a concrete plan for a repeal.
In case you missed it, the NBA pulled the NBA All-Star Game from Charlotte yesterday because of House Bill 2, known as the controversial bathroom bill. Read More: North Carolina & DOJ Sue Each Other Over “Bathroom Bill” Yesterday, the league said: “While we recognize that the NBA cannot choose the law in every city, state, […]
Our state is in a battle with the Department of Justice concerning House Bill 2. Supporters of the bill say it is designed to keep people safe in public restrooms. This would limit transgendered individuals to the bathroom matching their biological sex…not bathrooms that match their gender identity. Others argue that this bill is simply […]
Well, that escalated quickly. According to the Associated Press, the state of North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against the Department Of Justice. This stems from House Bill 2, commonly referred to as the “Bathroom Bill.” Last week, the Department Of Justice said that the North Carolina law violates civil rights protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and […]
Many in our area were concerned that Beyoncé wouldn’t show up for Raleigh’s concert, following in the footsteps of many artists like Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam because of HB 2, often referred to as the bathroom bill. But in true #BLACKGIRLMAGIC form, Bey showed up and performed for her fans – in the pouring […]
