Business Education Black-Owned NC Bookstore Reopens As A BookmobileMary SpillerSeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023 by Mary SpillerSeptember 29, 2023September 29, 20232843 Sonyah Spencer was forced to get creative when rent for her brick-and-mortar bookstore got too high to keep open.... Read more
Environment Men The Males Place’ In Charlotte Helps Mentor Boys Through AgricultureCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonSeptember 22, 2023September 22, 2023 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonSeptember 22, 2023September 22, 20234615 The Males Place empowers boys by teaching them skills that can help their communities through agriculture.... Read more
News Charlotte’s Historic Hub For Black Business, Walton Plaza, Set To Be DemolishedSharelle BurtSeptember 5, 2023September 5, 2023 by Sharelle BurtSeptember 5, 2023September 5, 20232926 How do we feel about this?... Read more
Education Johnson C. Smith University Alum Named HBCU’s Next PresidentSharelle BurtJune 23, 2023June 23, 2023 by Sharelle BurtJune 23, 2023June 23, 2023543 Johnson C. Smith will have some new leadership on board thanks to alumna Dr. Valerie Kinloch.... Read more
Arts and Culture ‘Wave Friendly’ Durag Festival Returns To Charlotte For The 5th Year In A RowSharelle BurtJune 13, 2023June 13, 2023 by Sharelle BurtJune 13, 2023June 13, 2023628 One of the Blackest events in the southeast is returning for the fifth year in a row.... Read more
Celebrity News Comin’ From Where I’m From: Anthony Hamilton Receives Honorary Degree From Hometown HBCUSharelle BurtMay 22, 2023May 22, 2023 by Sharelle BurtMay 22, 2023May 22, 2023798 What an amazing honor for the hometown hero!... Read more
Arts and Culture Dancers Battle Mental Health Challenges On The Floor During The Red Bull Dance Your Style CompetitionSharelle BurtMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023 by Sharelle BurtMay 12, 2023May 12, 20231313 With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, people are identifying ways to cope and preparing creative opportunities at the same time, this time using dance... Read more
Business Gabriella Morrison, 16, Named General Manager of Soul Food RestaurantSharelle BurtMay 2, 2023May 2, 2023 by Sharelle BurtMay 2, 2023May 2, 2023944 Gabriella Morrison has been named the general manager of Nana's newest Charlotte location—at only 16 years old.... Read more
News Women BREAKING: US Prosecutors Will Not Bring Charges In Death of Shanquella RobinsonSharelle BurtApril 12, 2023April 12, 2023 by Sharelle BurtApril 12, 2023April 12, 20231557 This ain’t right! WBTV reports federal prosecutors have announced they will not file criminal charges in the death of Shanquella Robinson.... Read more
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion Entrepreneurship City of Charlotte Teams Up With Operation HOPE To Connect Local Black Businesses To ResourcesAtiya JordanApril 10, 2023April 10, 2023 by Atiya JordanApril 10, 2023April 10, 2023532 Calling all Black Charlotte entrepreneurs: Tap into the 1 Million Black Businesses initiative!... Read more