Reclaiming the Farm, One Crop at a Time
By Tonya Jameson
Bernard Singleton wants to remove the shame from farming, and to help more African Americans reconnect with the land that was once a place of life and death for African Americans, especially in the South.
Singleton, 55, is the founder of Nebedaye Farms and the Bennu Gardens Project.…
Why Life Insurance Should Be a Priority for Millennials
By Nicole McConico
Having a conversation about planning for the unknown or a death occurring is hard for most people. It is definitely easier to discuss a recent travel destination or trending sports topic with a millennial than life insurance.
According to a recent T.…
Taking On Tokyo
By Lashawnda Becoats
Destination: Tokyo, Japan
Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to visit Japan — land of the fictional characters Hello Kitty and the monster Godzilla. Back then, I knew very little about the culture, I just dreamed of going because it seemed like a cool place, so when my mother suggested we take a family vacation to Tokyo, I was very excited.…
Crowning the Beauty Within
By Angela Lindsay
In a social media climate that glorifies eyelash extensions, lace front wigs, claw-like artificial nails and butt implants, a local program is celebrating all-natural beauty and empowering young women to embrace their own.
Founder Vernisha Crawford saw a need for such a program when she realized how much time and money she was spending on her external appearance.…
Jyoti’s World Cuisine: A Friedland Family Effort
By Hope Yancey
Photos by Jonathan Cooper
Jyoti and Marc Friedland built a loyal following in Charlotte during the years they owned Talley’s Green Grocery, the natural foods market, café and bakery on East Boulevard that closed its doors in
Marc and Jyoti Friedland
2008.…
Nico Amortegui Connects Through Art
By Hope Yancey
Artist Nico Amortegui creates murals, other large-scale paintings and sculptures constructed of wood, cardboard and found objects.
He has recently begun learning to make ceramics, such as dishes and African-inspired masks. He might produce 30 ceramic pieces in a week.…
Catch A Ride with Charlotte’s Newest Transportation Concept
By Angela Lindsay
If you’re ever in need of a quick trip around town, just wave down one of the multicolored vehicles that resemble a cross between a bubble-shaped electric car and a minivan. The company is called Jaunt—a local company providing locals with free short rides to area locales.…
From Boxer to Businessman
By Phillip Brown
Photos by Ryan Honeyman
Boxing and business – dual passions that have fueled Calvin Brock’s life. The entrepreneurially-minded pugilist knew from an early age that one day, he would compete for a world’s championship, and he would come to appreciate the lessons learned along the way, especially from UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business.…
