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Heart Health Research: How You Can Help and Benefit from the Heart Share Study

June 23, 2025

By Rosanny Crumpton Atrium Health Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute in Charlotte is one of just seven sites in the country participating in the HeartShare study. Funded by the National Institutes of Health, this innovative study aims to uncover why some people develop heart failure while others do not.…

Empowering Women Through Finance

May 4, 2025

Joyce Palmer of JP Financial Group equips women with confidence for the future. By Sasha Manley Black Women Entrepreneurs play no games when it comes to thriving. According to the Wells Fargo 2024 Impact report, “Impact of Women-Owned Businesses,” Black women comprise about 14.8% of all women-led businesses.…

A Mission to End Hunger

May 4, 2025

Tacos 4 Life Is on a Mission to End Hunger By Rosanny Crumpton Tacos 4 Life, a fast-casual taco restaurant with a heart for giving, has officially opened its doors in Dilworth, offering guests a unique dining experience that blends delicious, made-from-scratch food with a mission to help end childhood hunger.…

The Importance of Staying Sharp: How Seniors Can Maintain Cognitive Health

May 4, 2025

By Christy Koury Aging brings many changes, but maintaining cognitive function is one of the most important aspects of senior well-being. Staying sharp means actively engaging in activities that enhance memory, problem-solving skills and overall mental agility. Research suggests that physical activity, mental stimulation and social engagement are crucial to preserving brain health.…

Junior Achievement Survey Reveals Teens Want Financial Education

May 4, 2025

By Angel Brown Financial literacy is a fundamental life skill, yet many students graduate without a basic understanding of money management. A recent survey by Junior Achievement (JA) and research firm Big Village highlights this growing concern: 68% of teens say they would take a financial literacy course if offered, yet only 31% have access to such classes in school.…

Kerr Putney Offers Direction and Vision as Protective Services Chief at Novant Health

May 4, 2025

By Angela Lindsay When Kerr Putney was sworn in as Chief of Police of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department in 2015, becoming only the second black person in this city ever to hold the office, he had long been dedicated to his oath “To Protect and Serve.”…

Girls Grow Confidence and LearnSTEM Literacy at Smart Girls HQ

February 25, 2025

By Charles K. Harris Throughout her education and career, Abi Olukeye has been acutely aware of the lack of diversity in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) field. Olukeye, a computer science major, explains that during her ascent up the career ladder, each rung seemed to bring more homogeny.…

Deeply Rooted

February 25, 2025

Urban farm offers healthy produce for the community By Loán C. Lake When Cherie and Wisdom Jzar first explored the option of growing their own food in the early 2000s, they envisioned a small homestead with vegetables, herbs and perhaps chickens and other livestock to provide their growing family with affordable, nutrient-rich food.…

Reproductive Doctor Matrika Johnson Blends Hope with Heart

February 25, 2025

By Sonja Whitemon Matrika Johnson makes babies. “DOCTOR” Matrika Johnson, M.D., that is; and she is one of only a handful of Black doctors of reproductive health in the country. In fact, there is a grand total of three between North and South Carolina.…

Black Mama Collective

February 25, 2025

The Power of Motherhood and Connection By Derik Hicks Ciera’ Harris is a powerhouse of resilience, community spirit and ambition — a source of inspiration for Black women and mothers in Charlotte and beyond. A Charlotte native, Harris is a 12th-grade English teacher, entrepreneur and the founder of various initiatives, including Black Girl Thriving (BGT) and the Black Mama Collective (BMC).…