2023 – Page 5 – Pride Magazine

The Vault: Highlighting the Importance of Preserving Black Art ( A Peek Inside)

July 7, 2023

Pride Goes too..”The Vault” exhibit at The Mint Museum Uptown Charlotte on media day. Photos below. For more Information: https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/the-vault-opening-celebration/…

Charlotte Fire Department Promotes First Latino Immigrant Battalion Chief

July 1, 2023

By Rosanny Crumpton Juan Pablo Soto, born and raised in Guatemala, is enjoying his role as Charlotte Fire Department Battalion Chief, calling it “the best job in the world.” After serving as a city firefighter for 20 years — as a captain for 10 of those years, Soto was promoted to his new role in January 2023.…

The Vault: Highlighting the Importance of Preserving Black Art

July 1, 2023

By Ryan Kouame The Mint Museum Uptown will be highlighting the importance of stewarding and preserving Black art through an upcoming exhibition called The Vault starting July 1. Curated by artist, curator and custodian of Black art, Jessica Gaynelle Moss, this exhibition will present a range of vintage photography, original paintings, prints, sculptures, furniture, vinyl records and other Black ephemera from some of Charlotte’s most prominent Black art collectors.…

Women Fire Fighter in Charlotte

July 1, 2023

Showing Courage and Inspiring the Next Generation By Anders J. Hare Molly Williams was the first known female firefighter –– and first known Black firefighter––in the U.S., working with the New York City Fire Department on Oceanus Company No. 11 in the 1780s.…

Three Charlotte Teens Thrive in Business

June 30, 2023

Today’s youth have a new outlook on how to take control of their careers. According to a survey by the nonprofit organization Junior Achievement USA, “Over 60 percent of teens prefer starting a business over having a traditional job.” Many are even starting their businesses before the age of 18.…

A Forensic Interviewer Uses Translation Skills to Advocate for Others

June 30, 2023

By John Burton Jr. According to a 2020 U.S. Census report, 1 in 5 residents speak a different language other thanEnglish in their household, and Spanish, Chinese, Arabic and Korean rank among the highestlanguages used. Spanish has become the most common non-English language in America, with41 million native speakers and 12 million bilingual Spanish speakers, hence, the need forlanguage interpreters in this country is great.…

MHA Creates More Access to Mental Health Care

June 30, 2023

By Brenda Porter-Rockwell Walk into the office suite on Charlotte’s Latrobe Drive and you’re greeted with large windows, comfy seating and soothing wall colors. While this could be the setup for any business, Mental Health America of Central Carolinas (MHA) wants visitors to feel like they’re being enveloped in a caring and welcoming environment to deal with mental health matters.…

Artificial Intelligence Has Gone Too Far!

May 13, 2023

My recent purchase of a washer and dryer has completely unnerved me. Right now, I have zero confidence in the simple ability to wash my clothes and get them clean. Here’s the problem. These two inanimate objects want to decide (for me) how to wash and dry my clothes, and I don’t like it – at all.…

Artificial Intelligence Has Gone Too Far!

April 28, 2023

My recent purchase of a washer and dryer has completely unnerved me. Right now, I have zero confidence in the simple ability to wash my clothes and get them clean. Here’s the problem. These two inanimate objects want to decide (for me) how to wash and dry my clothes, and I don’t like it – at all.…

Assistance League of Charlotte Supports At-Risk Students and Adults

April 28, 2023

The Assistance League of Charlotte (ALC) is a nonprofit volunteer-run organization dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk children and families through community-based philanthropic programs. Their programs address upward mobility by providing food through mobile pantries and weekend backpacks, new school clothing, books and scholarships.…