Mecklenburg County Public Health, Atrium Health and Novant Health are teaming up to provide access to free HIV screenings, resources and services.
Health
For National HIV Testing Day, Mecklenburg health department and providers offer free screenings
June 26, 2019
Black health spotlight: Rwenshaun Miller, his mental health struggles now fuel his advocacy
April 17, 2019
Failed suicide attempts and diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Rwenshaun Miller says “Let’s Talk About It” to end the stigma around mental health
Black Health Spotlight: How fibroids helped discover my ovarian cancer
March 13, 2019
Ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths because it typically goes undetected in the early stages.
Mecklenburg health program wins national competition with $500,000 prize
February 12, 2019
Mecklenburg County’s Village HeartBEAT program aims to reduce the health factors related to heart disease and diabetes.
5 last-minute gift ideas for fitness lovers
December 18, 2018
Although I love to exercise, retail therapy ranks pretty high on my fave list of things to do. Consequently, I’m […]
7 tips for staying fit during the holidays
November 21, 2018
The end of the year is typically when most weight gain occurs. Here are strategies to help you stay on track with your fitness goals during the holidays.
Charlotte is testing a plan that could eliminate food waste from our landfills
August 14, 2018
A pilot program to compost the food we throw out is being tested in eight historically black communities in northwest Charlotte.
How Michelle Williams triggered my memories of depression
July 25, 2018
Recent news about former Destiny’s Child member Michelle Williams checking into a medical facility for depression triggered a memory about […]
Message in the music: How the city of Charlotte is hoping a rap song can teach residents about waste management
June 27, 2018
The song, “Go Green Go Clean,” encourages Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents to think twice about the amount of waste they generate.
Everyone’s a winner at the Sorority Greek Health Olympics
March 24, 2018
Last week I sprinted to the finish line of a wellness project I had been working on since January – […]
News & Buzz
Concert featuring Morehouse Glee Club and Charlotte Symphony will raise money for scholarships
August 17, 2019
The school's Charlotte alumni chapter wants to award $12,000 scholarships to five Charlotte-area Morehouse students each year.
Entertainment
NABFEME returns to promote mentoring and collaborating for women in music and entertainment
August 14, 2019
The organization, which focuses on Black women in music and entertainment, restarts its Charlotte chapter led by media maven Jameka...
Voices
Charlotte’s Black filmmakers react to John Singleton’s death
May 3, 2019
Local filmmakers react to the death of Academy Award-nominated director John Singleton, who died on April 29 following complications from...
Faith
Photo Gallery: Village HeartBEAT Hearts of Champions Gala
June 2, 2019
More than 1,200 people attended this annual event, representing 44 local churches.
People
Celebrating Charlotte’s oldest citizen
August 15, 2019
Hester McCardell Ford was born in 1904. On Thursday, the 115-year-old was recognized as Charlotte's oldest person.