Gregory and Subrina Collier transfer their popular contemporary breakfast restaurant, The Yolk, from Rock Hill to uptown Charlotte.
People
Black-owned breakfast eatery coming to 7th Street Public Market
November 8, 2018
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.
Meet Lydia Wilson, a Qcity Newcomer
October 22, 2018
The former Texan wanted to be closer to her parents. A visit to Charlotte sealed the deal.
Debra Campbell hired as Asheville city manager
October 18, 2018
Campbell has served as Charlotte’s assistant city manager since 2014.
N.C. Music Hall of Fame inductee Calvin Richardson shares highs, lows and inspirations
October 15, 2018
Ahead of his hall of fame induction on Oct. 18, “The Soul Prince” shares his musical Mt. Rushmore, songs he’s written for popular artists and more.
Meet Harrison Horne, a Qcity Newcomer
October 8, 2018
This elementary school counselor wants to do his part to advocate for mental health resources in the black community.
The salt room at this Matthews spa is a busy person’s dream
October 5, 2018
Angela Strother left her 28-year corporate America career to focus on self-care. It turned into a venture to relieve stress for others.
Jamaican Jerk NC: no frills necessary for this taste of the islands
October 4, 2018
Are you a local chef? Restaurateur? Mixologist? Food aficionado? Qcitymetro is highlighting those who bring color to Charlotte’s food scene. […]
Khalia Braswell: Digital diva, TEDxCharlotte speaker and The Root 100 honoree
October 3, 2018
The former Apple engineer returned to Charlotte determined to diversify the tech industry.
A day in the life of a NASCAR account executive during ROVAL
October 2, 2018
Follow NASCAR team member Erica Wilkerson as she gives an inside look on race day.
News & Buzz
RNC 2020 organizers commit to Black business inclusion
November 14, 2018
Black leaders are developing a directory of Charlotte's Black businesses to ensure diverse vendors involved with the 2020 Republican National...
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
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...
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...