The Black Women’s Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and the Charlotte Women’s March honored 25 local women during their annual recognition ceremony.
People
25 female politicians honored during local “Celebration of Women Elected to Office”
December 7, 2018
HBCU grad tapped as honorary grand marshal for Thanksgiving Day parade
November 20, 2018
Novant Health’s Tanya Blackmon will serve as the honorary grand marshal in the 71st annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 22.
5 stories of entrepreneurship as we celebrate National Entrepreneurs’ Day
November 19, 2018
We’re revisiting five of our top feature stories ahead of National Entrepreneurs’ Day on Nov. 20.
Have we finally dropped the stigma around Black infertility?
November 16, 2018
Local advocates and celebrities — like Michelle Obama and Gabrielle Union — rekindle talks about Black infertility.
Black-owned breakfast eatery coming to 7th Street Public Market
November 8, 2018
Gregory and Subrina Collier transfer their popular contemporary breakfast restaurant, The Yolk, from Rock Hill to uptown Charlotte.
#SouthParkSusan Surrenders
November 5, 2018
The search has ended for a Charlotte woman whose racially charged rant toward two black women went viral. Susan Westwood, […]
Stephen Curry signs on to produce Charleston church shooting documentary
November 2, 2018
The documentary ‘Emanuel’ features interviews with survivors and family members about the 2015 hate crime.
Ms. Elsie’s Caribbean B&B: A tropical getaway tucked in the Charlotte suburbs
October 30, 2018
The black-owned bed-and-breakfast represents five generations of businesswomen and Caribbean heritage.
Veltree has a legion of fans for its vegan soul food, including singer Erykah Badu
October 26, 2018
The newly opened restaurant adds plant-based options to Charlotte’s Black food culture
My entrepreneurship journey: Tanaro Reed, tattoo artist
October 25, 2018
Reed is one of nearly 300 tattoo artists showcasing during the Queen City Tattoo & Arts Festival Oct. 26-28. He recalls his journey of starting over and grinding toward success.
News & Buzz
CIAA in talks with 3 cities to host popular basketball tournament
December 8, 2018
The tournament will remain in Charlotte through 2020, but after that...who knows?
Entertainment
It’s time that a black person reviewed “The Book of Mormon”
July 27, 2018
I finally admitted I was totally offended and there wasn’t a damn thing funny.
Voices
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...
Health
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...
Faith
After deadly attack on Pittsburgh synagogue, Charlotte’s faith leaders call for love, unity
October 31, 2018
Three days after a gunman killed 11 worshipers inside a Jewish center in Pittsburgh, members of Charlotte’s faith community came...