Food

Loaded Farro Salad

By The Vegucator: Dawn Hilton Williams Author of Vegan Cooking Guide: Flava My Plate Serves up to 8  Ingredients​ 4 cups of cooked farro (cook per package directions) 16 oz or 4 diced cups white or baby bella mushrooms 1 ½ cups sun dried tomatoes, diced (no oil) 1 ½ cups cleaned and chopped leeks OR 1 cup yellow onion, diced ¼ cup Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped 1 ½ tsp smoked OR regular paprika 1 ½  tsp garlic powder 1 tsp black pepper ½ tsp salt 2 TBSP olive oil (optional) ​ Utensils needed Large pan, baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat, spatula, spoon, knife, large serving bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons, medium sized pan, small mixing bowl   Method PREHEAT oven to 425°F and prepare your baking pan with parchment paper or Silpat.…
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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…
Business

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.…