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Pride Public Relations is an award-winning strategic communications firm headquartered inCharlotte, North Carolina. Since launching Pride PR in 2008, the firm has executedcomprehensive communications programs for clients in Charlotte and throughout theUnited States.Our agency offers a multi-disciplined team of communications professionals to serve theunique needs of our clients.…

By Anders J. Hare The Ada Jenkins Center, long known as a vital community resource in North Mecklenburg, is expanding its impact with the addition of new homebuying education and financial counseling programs, aiming to help low- to moderate-income residents build wealth and long-term stability.…

New Charlotte Literacy Lab Supports Westside Youth By Sasha Manley A Better World Center for Academic Achievement and Wellness (ABW) is a nonprofit organization supporting youth through literacy. Its mission goes beyond its programming with a dedication to serve. “From the beginning, 25 years ago, A Better World was shaped by the voices of parents in the community who asked for a safe, supportive place for their children after school,” Founder Kenneth Gilliard explained.…

Greg Jarrell: Advocating for Housing Equity Through Words and Music  By Loán C. Lake Life changed for Charlotte community organizer Greg Jarrell the day he realized there were two Americas. This hard truth unfolded during his college years when he lived and worked in East St.…

By Anders J. Hare For Lena Lumelsky, the journey from Soviet refugee to Charlotte-based entrepreneur has been marked by grit, reinvention and a deep commitment to work-life balance—long before the concept became mainstream. As the founder of Woland Web, a web design and development firm, Lumelsky didn’t just build a business — she built a lifestyle, one that prioritizes flexibility, intentionality and the realities of American life.…

By Charles K. Harris According to the 2020 census, some 43 million U.S. residents identified as ‘Hispanic’ or ‘Latino’ which accounts for about 18.7% of the total U.S. population. Making them the largest minority group in the country. Hispanic can refer to anyone with origins in a Spanish speaking country.…

By Kurtavia Burton In the heart of Uptown Charlotte, a unique café is mixing up more than just lattes. Eric Hicklen Jr., owner of Gotcha Matcha & Espresso, is redefining the local beverage scene with his original crafted matcha creations. Hicklen’s journey to opening his own coffee shop was far from a straight shot — a testament to his unwavering vision and determination.…