Cultural immersion series kicks off with an ode to house music
Local group hosts "A Vibe Outside" to highlight Black influences in three music subgenres and promote homeownership.
By Katrina Louis | July 23, 2021
Get immersed in Haitian culture at upcoming Carolina Haitian Food Festival
The Labor Day weekend festival will feature Haitian food, music, vendors and children's activities.
By Katrina Louis | July 12, 2021
“Nu Growth” is giving these up-and-coming female creatives a platform to shine
Art collective BLKMRKTCLT hosts "Nu Growth" series, featuring six Black women, in celebration of four-year anniversary.
By Lindsey Banks | July 8, 2021
Levine Museum of the New South looks back as it prepares for change
Museum officials say selling the uptown building is part of their strategy to be digital-first and community-centered.
By Lindsey Banks | July 1, 2021
Black Music Month: Singer-Songwriter Destiny Stone recounts her feature on “Delilah” TV series
The Salisbury music teacher was among a pool of local creatives involved in the debut season of the Oprah Winfrey Network series.
By Lindsey Banks | June 24, 2021
Charles Sifford, ‘the Jackie Robinson of golf,’ to be honored with centennial celebration in 2022
Plans to honor the Charlotte native include a feature-length documentary on Sifford’s life, re-release of his autobiography and more.
By Katrina Louis | June 21, 2021
Recent hires and new programming is giving Blumenthal a new look
How Blumenthal Performing Arts is addressing inclusivity through its leadership and programs.
By Lindsey Banks | June 17, 2021
Mecklenburg County cuts ties with nonprofit that manages Historic Latta Plantation
The decision comes after the nonprofit was forced to cancel a Juneteenth program that some critics said was sympathetic to enslavers.
By Glenn Burkins | June 16, 2021
Latta Plantation official defends controversial event once scheduled for Juneteenth
Under pressure, the historic site was forced to cancel a June 19 event created to tell the story of Black emancipation through the eyes of White Southerners who lost everything.
By Glenn Burkins | June 13, 2021
What’s Happening, Charlotte: Weekend events in the Queen City
Things to do and see around Charlotte June 11-13, 2021.
By QCity Metro | June 10, 2021