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08/07/2025

Curvaceous Behavior, a nonprofit created by Geornee Jefferies, is offering free wellness and arts-based programs to the Sugar Creek community, including yoga and sound meditation, to promote body positivity and relaxation.

Here are the details:
🗓 Dates: Sundays, August 3 – September 28, 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Sugaw Creek Recreation Center
943 W Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28213
💵 Cost: FREE and open to the public
🎉 Presented by: Curvaceous Behavior
🏆 Sponsored by: Arts & Science Council GrantOther - Bring your own yoga mat.

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08/04/2025

BLACK BIZ: This fall in Uptown Charlotte, Ayanna Puryear will open Clip an all-inclusive grooming studio for independent pet groomers.

Puryear is currently renovating an 810-square-foot space at 810 East 7th Street, Suite 111, to accommodate multiple groomers and several kinds of pets, including dogs and cats.

“Many groomers told me that they don’t have anywhere to go outside of a commercial grooming studio unless they work out of their house or get a mobile truck,” she said.

Puryear wants the space to help new groomers launch their businesses with less stress and help established groomers lower their overhead costs.

Clip tenant agreements vary from six months to two years, and “booth rent” ranges from $300 to $400 per week based on contract length.

A new pet grooming studio designed to be a plug-and-play operation for local groomers will open later this year in Uptown Charlotte.

08/02/2025

We’ve compiled over 25 events happening in Charlotte this month including:

The Fan Fest returns with the opportunity to watch a team training camp practice, get autographs, and enjoy a fireworks show.

recently begun a new Tuesday night residency at Slingshot Social Club in South End. Bring your skates and come together for free, or rent a pair for $5.

will feature a screening of Bad Boys 2. The movie will be outdoors unless inclement weather moves it into the Ford Factory building. 

is a nationally touring event hosting festivals featuring a marketplace with food, beauty, fashion, and craft vendors and a 21+ night party featuring live performances and DJs. 

is hosting a weeklong celebration of local and independent films to highlight underrepresented filmmakers and unite the community through art. 

The African American Male Wellness Agency is hosting a community event to educate people about health disparities, improve health outcomes, and unite them to celebrate their strength. 

returns to Camp North End for another exciting day party featuring DJ sets and brand activations. 

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07/29/2025

Barbershops in Charlotte offer more than just a haircut, they provide an experience.

Our guide introduces you to the top barbers in the city, offering more than just a haircut. Learn about their unique skills, community vibes, and how to book an appointment.

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Discover the best barbers and shops in Charlotte, offering a range of haircuts, beard trims, and grooming experiences. Find your perfect style today.

07/28/2025

Terri White, president and CEO of the Charlotte Museum of History, said the Charlotte Museum of History has developed a 10-year vision plan that would include “a restored and expanded” Excelsior Club.

Under that plan, she said, the empty building that once housed a premier social spot for Charlotte's Black elites would be restored and converted into a neighborhood museum with community meeting spaces.

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The Charlotte Museum of History has developed a plan to restore and expand the historic Excelsior Club, preserving its legacy in the community.

07/25/2025

The restaurant's first location opened in Flint, Michigan, in 2019. The Charlotte menu will offer grease-free versions of standard bar foods, such as wings, fries, and shrimp.

"This is a clean way of eating dirty." - DeVante Powell. Click the link below to read the full article.

Crazy Legs will open in University City this fall. Co-owner DeVante Powell said the restaurant will air fry its food instead of using grease.

07/23/2025

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, will visit Charlotte for a public conversation with Harvey B. Gantt, the city's first Black mayor.

The event, sponsored by the Gantt Center, is scheduled for September 4 at Carolina Theatre. Jackson will share stories from her memoir, "Lovely One," and reflect on her path from a family shaped by the legacy of segregation to her groundbreaking confirmation.

Tickets will be available for purchase starting July 25. Click the link below to read more.

Jackson, the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, will visit Charlotte for a public conversation with former Mayor Harvey Gantt.

07/23/2025

Trinity Episcopal School's 8th graders recently took a unique field trip to Washington, D.C., not as tourists but as advocates.

They met with lawmakers to discuss key issues like affordable housing, education funding, and human trafficking, gaining hands-on experience in civic engagement and advocacy.

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Trinity Episcopal School students take a service learning trip to Washington, D.C. to advocate for social issues and meet with lawmakers.

07/22/2025

James E. Ferguson, a noted civil rights lawyer who helped form North Carolina's first integrated law firm, died at 82.

After battling COVID, pneumonia, and other medical complications, he was remembered for his work in the landmark Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education case and his defense of the Wilmington 10.

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Ferguson, a partner in North Carolina's first integrated law firm, devoted his career to civil rights and racial justice.

07/21/2025

Mecklenburg County is proud to be a teammate and help homeowners reduce household expenses. The HOMES Program could save you up to $650 this year! Apply before funds run out!

To apply, visit: www.MeckNC.gov/4HOMES to fill out the short application or call 980-314-4663.

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07/21/2025

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department credits community partnerships, prevention strategies, and enforcement efforts for the reduction.

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Crime in Charlotte drops 8% in the first half of 2025, with a significant decrease in violent crimes and homicides, police report.