2026 – Page 4 – Pride Magazine

The Story of Mi Cariño

June 23, 2026

South End Welcomes a New Gastro-Cantina to the AreaBy Sasha Manley There’s a new restaurant in town serving up bold, vibrant dishes inspired by Mexican and Latin cuisine. From the team behind Vinyl Bar Spot and B-Side Production, The Story of Mi Cariño opened earlier this year in Charlotte’s South End, bringing an immersive dining experience that blends exceptional food, handcrafted beverages, music, and thoughtful design.…

McColl Center’s Transatlantic Stars Project Features Exceptional Work by Fiber Artists

June 23, 2026

By John Burton Jr. For generations, Black communities have understood something the broader art world is only recently beginning to fully appreciate: fabric tells stories. Quilts, church hats, denim jackets, banners and patchwork blankets have long served as vessels for memory, identity, survival and family history.…

How La Bodeguita Forms Connection Through Creativity

June 23, 2026

By Rosanny Crumpton Photos courtesy of Fulton Brand ![La Bodeguita Creates at Camp North End] How La Bodeguita Forms Connection Through Creativity IIn a world where loneliness quietly lingers for many people post-pandemic, one Charlotte creative space is offering something simple, meaningful and deeply human — connection.…

Staying Alive: How Small Businesses Are Surviving Today’s Challenging Economy

June 23, 2026

By Angela Lindsay While starting a new business can be a daunting task, sustaining it—particularly in today’s economic climate—can seem downright overwhelming. From rising costs and tariffs affecting supply chains to retaining customers who may be tightening their spending habits, small business owners are navigating uncertain waters more than ever.…

Superspecies: How Generative AI Contributes to Your Life and Your Business

June 23, 2026

By Sunil Erevelles, PhDUNC Charlotte Professor and former Chair of the Department of Marketing at the Belk College of Business Most people and businesses currently use generative AI as a tool while they work to understand its transformative potential. According to Dr.…

Access Services Celebrates 30 Years of Connecting Diverse Talent with Opportunity

June 23, 2026

By Sonja Whitemon No matter the size of the company or the industry it serves, every successful business depends on one thing: good employees. In a fast-growing metropolitan area like Charlotte, competition for skilled workers is fierce. For nearly three decades, the city has ranked among the nation’s fastest-growing labor and population markets.…

Tye Dixon Feimster

June 23, 2026

Tye Feimster is a key leader with Pride Communications, Inc., COO of Pride Magazine, Charlotte’s #1 African-American magazine. He plays a central role in: Advertising & Sales Strategy Sponsorship Development Community & Business Partnerships Economic Ecosystem Building across Charlotte Grahic Design Digital Distribution Social Media Publication Distribution Photography Tye operates with a strong focus on keeping economic participation circulating within Charlotte’s creative and entrepreneurial community .…

Year: 2026

The Story of Mi Cariño

McColl Center’s Transatlantic Stars Project Features Exceptional Work by Fiber Artists

How La Bodeguita Forms Connection Through Creativity

Staying Alive: How Small Businesses Are Surviving Today’s Challenging Economy

Superspecies: How Generative AI Contributes to Your Life and Your Business

Access Services Celebrates 30 Years of Connecting Diverse Talent with Opportunity

Tye Dixon Feimster

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