Beyonce dropped her “Homecoming” documentary on Netflix this week, and it left her fan base feeling inspired, motivated and reflective. […]
Voices
Beyonce’s ‘Homecoming’ took me back to Fried Chicken Wednesdays and being on the Yard
April 20, 2019
City North owner says new project will yield ‘broad economic benefits’
April 4, 2019
Several Black-owned businesses will be displaced, but new owner say his firm is working to make transition easier.
Libraries and Equity
April 2, 2019
Therapist and community advocate Justin Perry shares his perspective on libraries, our city, and building a stronger community.
What Charlotte can learn from Nipsey Hussle
April 2, 2019
Sunday’s fatal shooting of rapper Nipsey Hussle in front of his Los Angeles clothing store, in broad daylight, shocked fans and […]
The Blacker the circle
March 29, 2019
Giving circles are challenging convention, shifting narratives in philanthropy
The heaviness of a Monday in the Queen City
March 26, 2019
Commentary following an officer-involved shooting in West Charlotte and activists’ protests in Plaza Midwood.
No privilege, but I still made it to college, thanks to mom
March 14, 2019
While a number of privileged parents were caught in the college admissions scandal, one writer tells a different story of sacrifice for higher education.
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.
Protesters accuse Habitat for Humanity of gentrifying neighborhoods during affordable housing event
March 13, 2019
The handful of protesters interrupted Habitat Charlotte CEO during affordable housing event featuring author and activist Marc Lamont Hill.
Could this be the year Charlotte makes real progress to fix its affordable housing crisis?
January 17, 2019
Community Link CEO Floyd Davis, Jr. is hopeful after the recent investment into Charlotte’s affordable housing crisis, but poses three questions that need answers as the community tackles the issue.
WBTV to air ‘candid and raw’ conversation about guns, violence and young black boys
January 16, 2019
The one-hour show will be broadcast on Jan. 21 — Martin Luther King Day — and will include a range of community voices, including the voices of five black boys who talk about the challenges they face growing up in Charlotte.
For Thomas Davis, a roller-coaster career falls short of fairy-tale ending
January 14, 2019
Professional sports are big business. David Tepper’s NFL record $2.2 billion purchase of the Carolina Panthers last year is proof […]
As the CIAA tournament leaves Charlotte, another piece of culture leaves with it
January 9, 2019
Months prior to the CIAA basketball tournament relocation announcement, the Queen City Battle of the Bands also said goodbye to Charlotte. What gives?
Stop the disrespect: Vote Kemba Walker as an All-Star starter
January 3, 2019
Kemba Walker has made two All-Star Game appearances as a reserve. He deserves to be named an All-Star Game starter. He’d be the first since 1993.
Examining a village strategy for 2019: City leaders must stop operating in silos to address our issues
January 2, 2019
A Charlotte educator explores how a village strategy can be the key to solving some of the city’s most urgent problems.
News & Buzz
20 families recognized as Habitat Charlotte celebrates milestone
November 11, 2019
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte hosted its HomeJoy celebration to commemorate serving 2,000 families with affordable housing.
Entertainment
What’s Happening, CLT: Nov. 8-10 weekend guide
November 7, 2019
What’s Happening, Charlotte? Weather: So, we’re just going to bypass fall and go straight into winter, huh? Expect sunny days...
Health
Lauren Travis, The Barre Code franchise owner, talks about the ballet barre-inspired workout
October 23, 2019
Lauren Travis pursued entrepreneurship after encouraging words from her mother and nearly two years as an instructor for The Barre...
Faith
United House of Prayer to host centennial celebration in Charlotte
September 23, 2019
The Charlotte celebration is expected to draw members and church leaders nationwide, including the church’s current leader, Bishop C. M....
People
Want to host an event? Good Life at Enderly Park should be on your radar
November 12, 2019
The owners say the 10,800-square-foot facility is filling a void of minority-owned event venues in Charlotte.