LGBTQ+ activists in North Carolina are gearing up for a protest at a Newton City Council meeting following disparaging remarks from residents and council member Jon McClure about an upcoming Pride celebration planned for the city. The LGBTQ+ Democrats of Catawba County announced the Pride Takeover event, marking the first Pride celebration in Newton, which received mixed reactions online. Despite positivity towards the event, objections arose regarding its name and political affiliation. Criticism from McClure highlighted an ongoing tension surrounding LGBTQ+ visibility in the community.
Hickory NC Events & Information | Wow y'all, it's that time | Facebook Judging from the comments, the response to the news was overwhelmingly positive. However, some objected to the use of the word "takeover" in the event's title and that the event was organized by the local Democratic Party. "It doesn't sound like a love-filled parade gathering for multiple businesses downtown," one commenter wrote. "Instead, it sounds like a Hostile Democratic Takeover is going to take place."
It's a historic moment for Newton, with the Pride takeover event planned despite backlash from a council member and some residents who expressed hostility towards the LGBTQ+ community. While most comments were supportive, the language used stirred controversy, highlighting the division within the community.
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