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Christmas in July: All for a good cause

July 18, 2025
With nearly 10,900 children currently in foster care throughout North Carolina, the need for support is urgent. PINEVILLE, N.C. — Christmas is coming early this year in Pineville, but not with snow or sleigh bells. Instead, it’s bringing hope and support to some of North Carolina’s most vulnerable children.…
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Anna J Stamatois is Charlotte Country™

June 24, 2025
By Kurtavia Burton Meet rising star Anna J, a captivating country music artist with charm and vibrant energy here in Charlotte. I spoke to Anna J during a short break for her live performance at Shep’s Bar and Grille in Mint Hill, North Carolina last weekend.…
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INVEST FEST 2024: THIS IS HOW WE FELT…

September 11, 2024
Below are the thoughts of Duvale Murchison and Kurtavia Burton about the 2024 Invest Fest. Starvingarts.org and Pride Magazine would like to thank Earn You Lesuire, EYL’s staff and team, sponsors, celebrities, vendors and patrons for making this much needed event a success and allowing us to be apart of this record breaking venue!…
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Pride Magazine Goes to INVEST FEST 2024 – Atlanta Georgia

August 28, 2024
This past weekend, Pride Magazine had the privilege of attending Invest Fest 2024(created by Earn Your Leisure) in Atlanta, Georgia. The event was a powerhouse of knowledge, featuring celebrities who shared insights on business, finance, and navigating the entrepreneurial and entertainment industries.…
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Pride Goes to…EARN YOUR MASTERS – CHARLOTTE!

May 1, 2024
By Kurtavia Burton Content provided courtesy of StarvingArts.org Earn Your Masters is a collaboration among three companies: UnitedMasters — a digital music distribution company; Earn Your Leisure — a media outlet for business, entrepreneurship and investing; and Ally Financial, recently named Best Online Bank of 2024.…
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The Palm Charlotte – Practice Blog Post

February 22, 2024
Anglea Lindsay Returned to an old faithful spot last night. Same rock star service. Same classic vibe. Same delicious dishes and a few new ones. Pics below aren’t great but the food was. I’m still stuffed. Our waitress Amber was on point and our sweet waiter from Belarus regaled us with tales of his experiences to and in the U.S.…
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Book Review – Books By and About Black Women Leaders

March 23, 2022

By Angela Haigler

“Black Roses: Odes Celebrating Powerful Black Women”by Harold Green III, Illustrated by Melissa Koby Black women are making history every day. Harold Green, III believes the time for celebrating them is now. Green gained fame by writing love letters in verse for the visionary women who are making a difference in this age.…
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North Carolina Musicians Influence Music Worldwide

January 1, 2022
By Alicia BenjaminThese legendary Black men from North Carolina have greatly influenced music worldwide. Over the last 100 years, these musicians have elevated the artform of music, not only during their lifetimes, but for generations in the future When J. Cole performed his song, “BeFree,” in 2014 on the Late Show withDavid Letterman, it was clear that Colewas not just singing a song – he wasconveying a serious message.…