black-history

You know the park but do you know who Romare Bearden was?

Through his powerful collages, Bearden captured the true Black experience, including visual metaphors from his past in Charlotte. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Right in the middle of uptown Charlotte, in the shadows of office towers and condos, is a very popular spot for walking, biking, picnicking, or just relaxing — Romare Bearden Park.…
life

Homicide is a top cause of death for pregnant women in the U.S. Black women are at higher risk

By Angela Lindsay Of all the concerns a pregnant woman may face as she navigates the months leading up to her child’s birth, violence at the hands of a domestic partner is one that is alarmingly on the rise. According to a study published last October in the medical journal “Obstetrics & Gynecology,” homicide was the leading cause of death for pregnant and postpartum women in the U.S.…
family

West Charlotte Church to Bring Affordable Housing to Seniors

Bishop Claude Alexander of The Park Church and others at the Gilfield Park groundbreaking ceremony. Photo courtesy of the Park Church The Park Church collaborated with various partners to bring 80 apartments to Charlotte seniors in 2023. In December 2021, The Park Ministries broke ground on a joint venture between Laurel Street Partners, the City of Charlotte, Bank of America and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Charlotte.…