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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION IN PRIDE MAGAZINE’S JAN/FEB 2025 MEN’S ISSUE

Celebrate “Queen City Black Excellence” by Honoring an Outstanding African American Male or Female at Your Organization Pride Magazine’s annual Pride Awards Luncheon will celebrate “Queen City Black Excellence” on Friday, February 14 at the Ritz Carlton. To complement this celebration, we want to show case profiles of distinguished African Americans on the pages of our Jan/Feb 2025 issue.…
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Eat Drink Disrupt (EDD) Summit, the Southeast’s only Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) program focused on reversing chronic disease and addressing financial inequity

On November 16, Power is Giving Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, presents its 5th annual Eat Drink Disrupt (EDD) Summit, a community-driven program focused on reversing chronic disease and addressing financial inequity. Held from 11:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Central Piedmont Community College’s Parr Center, advance tickets are available online here or at CPCC’s box office for $21.50.As…
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Charlotte Draws Meetings and Conventions for Major Black organizations  

By Brenda Porter-Rockwell Blending Southern hospitality with modern amenities and infrastructure, Charlotte’s central location, top-of-the-line convention center and lively cultural scene make the city an obvious choice for event organizers looking to host a memorable Black meeting or convention. Black meeting mecca Actor Anthony Anderson, an honorary member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, attends the 2022 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Grand Conclave in Charlotte.…
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CLT Alliance Foundation Helps Small Businesses Grow and Thrive

By Ruby Durham The CLT Alliance Foundation isn’t just another foundation; it’s a dynamic launch pad empowering small business owners to catch their breath, think big, utilize their resources and turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality.More than just a hub for support, the CLT Alliance Foundation stands as a crucial intersection of capital, customers and connections, dedicating professional development opportunities to foster breakout success stories among small business owners and entrepreneurs.…
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The Divine Nine: More Than Just Letters

By John Burton Jr. From their distinctive calls and chants, their creatively choreographed steps and strolls, to the brightly emblazoned letters across their chests, the presence of Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs), also known as fraternities and sororities is unmistakable on college campuses, in communities and around the world.…