Best Black News Publication in North Carolina - The Charlotte Post
WEBThe Charlotte Post newspaper is the leading source of news affecting Charlotte's African American community and one of the oldest black publications in North Carolina. We are located at 5118 Princess Street Charlotte, NC 28269.
Charlotte goes professional in women’s soccer debut
WEBAug 15, 2024 · The club makes its USL Super League debut Aug. 17 against DC Power. As Charlotte ascends into the top tier of women’s professional soccer in America, it will do so with a significant amount of home cooking. Nine players on the inaugural Carolina Ascent roster of 26 athletes are from the Carolinas, seven from the Charlotte area.
Zodiacs front man Maurice Williams dies at age 86
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Ninety-seven seconds cemented Maurice Williams’ place in music history. Mr. Williams, lead singer of Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, whose song “Stay” is the shortest No. 1 single on the Billboard charts, died Aug. 6 in Charlotte. He was 86. Born April 26, 1938, in Lancaster, South Carolina, Mr. Williams, a 2010 inductee to the North ...
Charlotte FC back in action after long break
WEBJun 14, 2024 · Charlotte FC back in action after long break. Charlotte FC, fifth in the MLS Eastern Conference after nearly two weeks off, return to the pitch Saturday against DC United at Bank of America Stadium. It feels like forever since Charlotte FC invaded the heart of Atlanta and came away victorious, with plenty of cheer, three vital points, and ...
News Articles - The Charlotte Post
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The state of housing insecurity grows in Charlotte-Mecklenburg
WEBOct 20, 2021 · The 2021 Charlotte-Mecklenburg State of Housing Instability & Homelessness Report released last week found that coronavirus-related evictions hastened evictions across the county, but historic barriers such as redlining that hamstrung economic mobility are also a factor. “COVID-19 has shone a …
A half-century after closure, the Ritz movie house site now a public ...
WEBNov 4, 2021 · The 500-seat Ritz, located at 1201 Beatties Ford Road, was built in 1961 and closed 10 years later after the passage of federal laws banning segregated public facilities. It was later demolished and the land sat unused. The Ritz project was selected from more than 2,200 entries for a $200,000 Lowe’s 100 Hometowns grant.
‘Time to go to work:’ Omega Psi Phi fraternity life, service and ...
WEBJul 15, 2022 · Omega Psi Phi, an international fraternity launched in 1911 at Howard University, will gather in Charlotte July 22-26 for its 83rd conclave. The Omega Psi Phi conclave is more than parties and step shows. The fraternity’s July 22-26 national convention in Charlotte will bring thousands of members of historically Black Greek-letter ...
Bishop Claude Alexander marks three decades at The Park Church
WEBSep 21, 2020 · Life and Religion. Bishop Claude Alexander celebrates 30 years at The Park Church with a drive-through celebration on Sept. 26. Bishop Claude Alexander is celebrating 30 years with The Park Church. His milestone will be celebrated this weekend with a drive-through on Sept. 26 from 4-5 p.m. at …
Charlotte Housing Authority takes new name after 80 years
WEBNov 26, 2019 · In the 80 years since, we have evolved and now provide housing solutions to help address Charlotte’s diverse housing challenges and improve the quality of the life of the residents we serve. Our new name, Inlivian, better reflects the agency we are today.”. The authority’s new name is inspired by the word “enliven,” meaning “to ...