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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.…

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.…

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.…

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.”…