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Charlotte Country™ – Agent

Created by: Tye Feimster I’m a regional cultural guide agent for Charlotte’s city-meets-country lifestyle, music genre, and regional identity. Connects users to artists, places, and experiences in Charlotte Country™. Let’s get STARTED CHARLOTTE  COUNTRY™  DEFINITIONS Charlotte Country™ (Slogan): A phrase symbolizing the vibrant blend of Charlotte’s urban spirit and authentic Southern warmth.…
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STARVING ARTS®  – CHARLOTTE AGENT

Created by: Tye Feimster Starving Arts® (a division of Watch Dog Graphics Inc.) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artists by providing charitable contributions, enabling them to sustain their creative endeavors or advance their art careers. Through financial assistance and resources, the organization aims to alleviate the economic challenges artists face, fostering a vibrant community where creativity can flourish.…
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From Hip-Hop to Jazz: NC Musicians Influence Music Worldwide

By Alicia Benjamin These legendary Black men from North Carolina have greatly influenced music worldwide. Representing over 100 years of life, these musicians have elevated the artform of music, not only during their lifetimes, but for generations in the future. Thelonious Monk / Jazz (1917 – 1982) Credited as one of the innovators of modern jazz, Thelonious Monk played with jazz giants Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Coleman Hawkins and many others beginning in the 1940s.…
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Finding a Way Forward

Malcolm Graham writes about his journey after the Mother Emanuel Church shooting By Angela Lindsay When a young white man walked into the historical Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston under the guise of joining church members in their Bible study and shot and killed nine of them, the shock across the nation was palpable.…
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Curry Roasted Cabbage

Ingredients 1 large head of cabbage, shredded or chopped (yield 4-5 cups) 1 1/2 cups of leeks, cleaned and chopped or 1 1/2 cups yellow onions, sliced 4 cloves garlic, roasted 3 15-oz cans of unsweetened coconut milk 1⁄4 cup water 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped 6 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves

Spice mix

1 1/2 tsp turmeric, ground 1⁄2 tsp allspice 1 tsp ground coriander 2 TBSP curry powder 3/4 tsp Garam Masala (optional) 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp chipotle powder or 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1 cinnamon stick 3⁄4 tsp kosher salt

Method

ADD your prepared cabbage and leeks to a large, lidded container or 2-gallon ziploc bags, filling no more than 3/4 full.…
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Pride Awards 2026 Reservation Form –

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