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The Charlotte Hornets have announced a new social justice platform and first innovation summit
By CLTure News January 18, 2021 Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE) has announced a new Social Justice Platform aimed to bring awareness and resources for economic mobility and racial equity in Charlotte. Back in 2014, a Harvard study ranked Charlotte 50th out the country’s 50...
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Virtual events to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Charlotte
By Charlie Leonard January 17, 2021 As one of the most influential figures in American history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. pioneered cooperation with our fellow man, regardless of skin color. Through elegant speech and unwavering determination, Dr. King pushed civil rights to the forefront...
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Charlotte Reader’s Guide: Recently released books by Charlotte-area authors
By Mark I. West December 21, 2020 Although 2020 has been difficult in many regards, it has been good for Charlotte-area authors, who have had books published. Many of these books are great for last-minute gift ideas and can provide readers with an enjoyable way...
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Two North Carolina music teachers have been named finalists for the Grammy Music Educator Award
By CLTure News December 14, 2020 (updated) Two North Carolina teachers have been nominated for the 2021 Grammy Music Educator Award. From the nearly 2,000 applications submitted, two UNCG graduates and current teachers at Northwest Guilford High School, Donald Walter and Brian McMath have emerged...
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Celebrate the holidays with these safe Christmas light show experiences across the Carolinas
By Charlie Leonard November 27, 2020 The holiday season is finally upon us, which means it’s time for the many holiday light shows in the Carolinas. Sprawling from the mountains down to the sea, there are a plethora of options to choose from. Many of...
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The Stacey Abrams-produced documentary ‘All In: The Fight For Democracy’ free on Amazon Prime Video
By CLTure News November 6, 2020 (updated) As the elections head towards the final stretch, Georgia stands out as a critical state. The state hasn’t voted Democrat for president since 1992– when Bill Clinton won by a small margin— and many are praising Stacey Abrams,...
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For Eric Ndelo, MacFly Fresh Print Company, and DRC ApeParel, the journey has been universal
By Charlie Leonard October 29, 2020 The moving parts shuffling behind Eric Ndelo in his Camp North End shop, MacFly Fresh Print Company, amount to organized chaos. It’s a cacophony of different screeches, clicks, snaps, and flashes as the production crew moves heavy T-shirt printing...
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Kamala Harris recorded an episode of Complex’s ‘Sneaker Shopping’ while in Charlotte at Social Status
By CLTure News October 26, 2020 On Wednesday, October 21, vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris came through Charlotte on the campaign trail to visit local business Social Status to meet with owner James Whitner. Whitner, who is the owner of several retail stores across the...
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‘We Are Hip Hop’ mural reveal event celebrates Charlotte’s bright hip-hop culture
By Jose Mujica October 21, 2020 (updated) As the hip-hop music scene in Charlotte grows more and more visible, so does its surrounding art and fashion. After the successful run of the Breakin’ Convention, hosted at the Knight Theater from 2015 to 2017, We Are...
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Three CMS Teachers awarded with ASC Lifetime Achievement Award
By CLTure News October 20, 2020 Often our educators don’t receive the credit they deserve, especially in these trying times during the pandemic. Since 2012, the Arts & Science Council has celebrated the works of our educators through their Lifetime Achievement in Teaching Award honoring...
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