Articles by Pride Staff

Business

Real Men Get Manicures and Pedicures

April 29, 2022
By John Burton Jr. Imagine being in a nail salon, receiving your normal service, and two strapping construction workers venture in. They’re not there to meet their significant others but proceed to plop down in chairs at the pedicure station. Subsequently, they peel off their dirt-caked construction boots, then place their feet in the awaiting bubbling foot water bath.…
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The Write Brothers Inspire the Next Generation of Leaders

April 29, 2022
By Anders J. Hare These four Black men — Rev. Reggie Tuggle, Dr. Augustus Parker III, Patrick Diamond and Ron Ancrum — didn’t form their writing collective just to tell their individual stories. They wanted to teach readers that no matter where they come from or what their circumstances are, they have the power to accomplish their goals.…
Donations

Food Lion Feeds Donates $1 Million to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

April 27, 2022
Donation helps fund food bank’s new Salisbury location SALISBURY, N.C., April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Food Lion Feeds is donating $1 million to help fund Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina’s new Salisbury, N.C., location. The facility in Rowan County, which will be named Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina – Food Lion Feeds Center, will provide new opportunities for the food bank to better serve the community through its agency food distributions and food pantry partners in Rowan, Cabarrus and Stanly counties.…
life

Homicide is a top cause of death for pregnant women in the U.S. Black women are at higher risk

April 15, 2022
By Angela Lindsay Of all the concerns a pregnant woman may face as she navigates the months leading up to her child’s birth, violence at the hands of a domestic partner is one that is alarmingly on the rise. According to a study published last October in the medical journal “Obstetrics & Gynecology,” homicide was the leading cause of death for pregnant and postpartum women in the U.S.…
Notable Names

Natalie Williams • Notable Names • January/February 2022

April 14, 2022
Natalie Williams is a business development executive, advisor, coach and the new director of operations for the Charlotte Area Fund. Williams has more than 15 years of experience in financial, organizational and operational management. In her new role with the Charlotte Area Fund, Williams will work to serve low-income individuals and combat poverty by mobilizing community resources behind anti-poverty efforts through developing partnerships and other strategies.…
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Nicole Byers • Notable Names • March/April 2022

April 12, 2022
Nicole Byers is the branch manager at Chase Bank on Beatties Ford Rd. In her current role, Byers will focus on helping consumers in the region open accounts, manage their finances and make large purchases. The branch will also provide financial health workshops, community events, and cooperative programming in coordination with Johnson C.…
Finance

Rai Glover • Notable Names • March/April 2022

April 7, 2022
Rai Glover is the new market president for Truist Financial in Charlotte. Glover brings more than 23 years of banking experience to Truist and will be responsible for the commercial banking team covering the Charlotte region. Prior to joining Truist, Glover worked for Bank of America and has held nine different positions including senior vice president where she managed a team of contribution managers from New York to Florida and contributed more than $35 million in grants to non-profit organizations.…
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Ashley Cumberbatch • Notable Names • March/April 2022

April 5, 2022
Ashley Cumberbatch is the district manager for the Charlotte market at U.S. Bank. Cumberbatch is an experienced financial services industry leader known for implementing strategic plans, developing talent, and optimizing the overall customer experience. In her current role, Cumberbatch is responsible for leading the retail branch network and digital team.…