Open Mic Story by Hanna Hasan #votesohard
It started in 2012. Hannah Hasan and a group of five other Charlotte artists decided to create what they needed—an open mic night that...
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Mai-Lis Bahr
- Oct 10, 2018
- 2 min
Sarah Benken, Creator of KNOW BOOK + KNOW TRIBE, is coming to Charlotte!
Women today are recognizing the importance of having a tribe. What's the story behind yours and how is it different? Launched in 2017,...
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- Oct 8, 2018
- 6 min
Behind the scenes with WCNC Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich
As our community (and the Carolinas in general) dealt with the extraordinary storm, Hurricane Florence, WCNC Chief Meteorologist Brad...
Arden McLaughlin
- Sep 5, 2018
- 6 min
Brandon Lofton on how one instance of advocacy shaped his future
What happens when one person advocates for you? What happens when one decision, one request from an advocate changes the trajectory of...
Arden McLaughlin
- Aug 30, 2018
- 7 min
Cel Thompson on embracing challenge and doing what it takes
Photos by @SayCheeseCLT Celia (Cel) Thompson and her partner, Cathy Savage, are creating the first ever For Women, By Women fitness...
Arden McLaughlin
- Aug 2, 2018
- 3 min
Kenna Ehman shares the roots of her career and how she gives back here in Charlotte
Kenna Ehman is one of the owners of Kenna Kunijo, a high-end salon with a everyone’s welcome vibe located on Camden Street in SouthEnd....
Arden McLaughlin
- Aug 1, 2018
- 6 min
Susan Harden, candidate for Board of County Commission seat in District 5: why I was called to teac
Susan Harden is a woman on a mission—a mission to make Charlotte THE premier city in the country for teachers. She’s approaching her...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Jul 31, 2018
- 1 min
NC ranks #8 among all 50 states in reported cases of human trafficking. Charlotte is the #1 city in
Most people are unaware that NC ranks #8 among all 50 states in reported cases of human trafficking and that Charlotte is the #1 city in...
Arden McLaughlin
- Jun 29, 2018
- 5 min
Nesha Pai on ambition and breaking barriers through her CPA business and networking group
Nesha Pai started her career in Charlotte by bucking a lot of tradition. She was a first generation Indian woman in a white male...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Jun 19, 2018
- 4 min
Mark Ashcraft: Charlotte can become an even greater city through sincere collaborations
People of CLT, meet Mark Ashcraft, a creative, analytical content creator who puts himself out there for his love of Charlotte, believing...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Jun 5, 2018
- 7 min
Megan Henderson, giving animals a voice.
We sat down with Charlottean Megan who is making a difference in the animal welfare world by creating awareness of rescues and shelters...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- May 31, 2018
- 4 min
Myers Park High School student and leader, Tatiana Aguilar, is driven by culture
What was the role of diversity in your childhood? I spent seven years of my life in New Jersey, where diversity thrived. I was accustomed...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- May 29, 2018
- 1 min
Meet Finn, a 4 year old battling for his life
Meet Finn, a Charlotte boy who turned 4 years old on May 5, 2018. He’s full of life now, but his little body isn’t working like other...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Apr 4, 2018
- 1 min
It's almost time for AspieCon, Charlotte!
AspieCon is everything you love about ComicCon combined with the best aspects of a community resource fair. It celebrates the incredibly...
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- Mar 27, 2018
- 3 min
Amy Burkett, General Manager - WTVI PBS Charlotte
Why is our local PBS station (WTVI) so important to the community? PBS Charlotte is an incredible community asset as a neutral convener...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Mar 15, 2018
- 5 min
Rosalia Torres-Weiner: Hold onto your Balloon!
As soon as you sit down with Rosalia Torres-Weiner, you quickly realize we have a visionary in the Charlotte community. Rosalia grow-up...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Feb 27, 2018
- 2 min
Let me introduce you to Henry.
Let me introduce you to Henry I’ve met him a dozen times out and about - outside of various public places He always stated to anyone...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Feb 20, 2018
- 2 min
Stephanie Butler, an everyday hero, shares her couragious journey
What events in your 20s laid the groundwork for today? I was in a physically and emotionally abusive relationship for about four years...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Feb 1, 2018
- 4 min
Chad Webster, CMPD Officer and Writer - protecting our community while looking out for kids everywhe
What led you to write the book, Mystery Muffin & Soda Pop Slooth? I have enjoyed writing ever since elementary school, but had trouble...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Dec 22, 2017
- 1 min
Volunteer with Learning Help Centers of Charlotte to make a difference in the lives of children
Volunteer with Learning Help Centers of Charlotte (LHCC) We are recruiting volunteers for our partnership programs on Monday, Tuesday or...
