November 2025 – Pride Magazine

‘I’m a US citizen!’ | Video shows CBP agents handcuffing woman in Charlotte

November 15, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As US Customs and Border Patrol began its operation in Charlotte on Nov. 15, 2025, a handful of encounters with agents were reported across the city. This included an encounter near a bar and grill on South Boulevard that a man said led to his truck’s window being smashed.…

Protestors in Uptown Charlotte decry CBP operation

November 15, 2025

A protest held at First Ward Park saw several Charlotteans out with signs and chants as the operation began on Nov. 15, 2025. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — First Ward Park in Uptown was the scene of a large protest in the afternoon Saturday, Nov.…

Warm highs and gusty winds expected this weekend

November 15, 2025

Wind gusts will pick up Saturday afternoon and peak on Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This weekend Increasing clouds for your Saturday afternoon with high temperatures over 10° above average in the mid 70s. Wind gusts will increase over the next 24 hours, nearing 25 mph.…

Mecklenburg leaders, residents brace for Border Patrol, say federal silence fuels concern

November 15, 2025

Key questions remain unanswered, including how many agents will be involved, what their mission entails, and how long the operation will last. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Democratic leaders across Mecklenburg County say they still have no real answers from the federal government about the U.S.…

Charlotte Art League to rebrand as Queen City Art

November 15, 2025

Charlotte Art League will unveil a new Queen City Art identity at Saturday’s fundraiser, expanding its mission for local artists and education. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Art League is rebranding as Queen City Art, marking a new chapter for on of the city’s longest-running creative nonprofits.…

Fatal shooting in Uptown Charlotte under investigation

November 15, 2025

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a fatal shooting at 7th and Davidson in Uptown after finding a victim with a gunshot wound Friday night. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A homicide investigation in Uptown is underway following a fatal shooting Friday night at the intersection of 7th Street and Davidson Street.…

Black Health Matters Brings Star Power and Life-Saving Screenings to Charlotte on November 15th

November 11, 2025

Life-Saving Screenings to Charlotte on November 15th

Life-Saving Screenings to Charlotte on November 15th FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Life-Saving Screenings to Charlotte on November 15th The free community summit returns with screenings, speakers, and resources that spark action, connection, and health transformation.…

Charlotte Shines as CRVA Hosts a Historic NAACP National Convention

November 4, 2025

By John Burton Jr. Uptown Charlotte pulsed with rare energy this summer. Streets filled with delegates in bold-colored suits, local vendors set up bustling pop-up shops, and the sound of gospel music and jazz riffs spilling from “The Hub,” the heart of the NAACP National Convention.…

Preserving History and Building Hope

November 4, 2025

Charlotte’s shotgun homes reimagined as affordable housing By Brenda Porter-Rockwell After years of determined planning and collaboration, Charlotte’s West Side has welcomed a powerful symbol of preservation and progress: two historic “shotgun homes,” relocated and repurposed as affordable housing. More than a housing solution, the project — spearheaded by a coalition of community partners including the West Side Community Land Trust (West Side CLT), Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance, the Harvey B.…

From Charlotte to New Mexico

November 4, 2025

Scouting troop’s mission teaches life lessons of resilience. By Sasha Manley As thunderstorms loudly rumbled, the Boy scouts of Troop 63 climbed over 900 feet to their campsite in northern New Mexico. With the threat of lightning, survival skills kicked in, and the team got down in a lightning safety crouch position to protect themselves from being struck by Mother Nature.…