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Catching Up with Harvey Gantt: The Trailblazer Who Redefined Boundaries in Education, Business and Government

December 29, 2024

By Sonja Whitemon Throughout his life, Harvey Gantt accomplished things that most people would not even think to pursue. Figuratively speaking — Gantt broke the rules. From salutatorian at Burke High School, an all-Black school in Charleston, S.C., he broke barriers in education, business and government.…

Fathers of Basketball Professionals Partner with Billingsville-Cotswold Elementary

December 29, 2024

By Derik Hicks In a heartwarming display of community spirit and commitment to education, the Fathers & Men of Professional Basketball Players (FAMPBP), including North Carolina’s Charles Paul — father of NBA star Chris Paul — joined forces with Billingsville-Cotswold Elementary for a back-to-school supply drive.…

CRVA Highlights and Recommends Vibrant Businesses to Charlotte Visitors

November 1, 2024

By Derik HicksCharlotte is more than just a hub for banking and professional sports; it’s a city rich in history, culture and community, warmly inviting visitors from around the world. According to the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA), visitors spend $8 billion annually in the Queen City.…

Keeping History Alive in Pottstown — a Huntersville Treasure

November 1, 2024

By Sonja WhitemonDrive up U.S. Highway I-77, take exit 23 in Huntersville, N.C., and you enter a small slice of American history. The historic Pottstown neighborhood was created by formerly enslaved people after the Civil War.Pottstown is named for Ortho Potts.…

CLT Alliance Foundation Helps Small Businesses Grow and Thrive

November 1, 2024

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.…

Local Veteran Organization Celebrates 15 Years of Biking for a Cause

November 1, 2024

By Rosanny Crumpton Honor the Warriors, a local nonprofit organization, completed their 15th annual two-day biking event in October — engaging with the community while celebrating veterans. Day one of the event was a 16-mile ride that began and ended at Eastway Park with a ride through Charlotte’s best-known landmarks.…

The Divine Nine: More Than Just Letters

November 1, 2024

By John Burton Jr. From their distinctive calls and chants, their creatively choreographed steps and strolls, to the brightly emblazoned letters across their chests, the presence of Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs), also known as fraternities and sororities is unmistakable on college campuses, in communities and around the world.…

A New Generation of Black Philanthropists Are Funding the Future

August 27, 2024

By Angela Lindsay On a steamy Saturday afternoon in late June, dozens of Charlotte area residents dressed in chic summer attire gathered at a sprawling farmhouse estate. Drinks were served poolside while R&B music courtesy of DJ That Guy Smitty set the mood.…

Surviving the Perfect Storm — Childcare Services Battle High Costs and Low Wages

August 27, 2024

By Sonja Whitemon In Mecklenburg County, there are more than 56,000 children under the age of 6, many of whom must attend childcare programs because their parents work during the day. Childcare is essential to our society, but it has been in crisis for years.…

McCrorey YMCA Tech Center Encourages Teens to Be Creative

August 27, 2024

By Ruby Durham Inside the McCrorey YMCA off Beatties Ford Road, amidst the clang of weights, splashing water and bouncing basketballs, lies a melting pot for young adults to learn, create and dream big by using cutting-edge technology and resources. “If I had to describe the center to a teen who had an interest in technology, I would say the Best Buy Teen Tech Center is the second-best place next to Disney World,” said Christian Burgess, a rising Junior at Phillip O.…