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Before the Pharmacy: Remedies, Roots, and Remembering

The wisdom of healing once lived in our homes—passed down through herbs, remedies, and the quiet authority of our elders. This piece reflects on the traditions that once sustained our health and the knowledge we may be forgetting.

Wholeness & Wellness

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THINGS TO DO

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Stay connected to what’s happening across the Queen City. From standout food and drink spots to can’t-miss events, cultural happenings, and local news — this is where we highlight the stories, spaces, and people shaping Charlotte right now. Discover where to go, what to experience, and who’s making an impact in the city.

Telling the City’s Story: Creatives, Community, and the Power of Narrative in Charlotte

At a time when Charlotte is rapidly evolving, a panel of local creatives gathered to confront a critical question: who gets to tell the city’s story? At the Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum, publicists, photographers, and filmmakers explored how storytelling shapes identity, preserves community, and determines whose voices are seen—and whose are left behind.

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A Living Archive of Black Women’s Power

The March 2026 edition of SISTAH Magazine is a bold editorial tribute to the women, thinkers, builders, and communities who were pushed to the margins—yet shaped the foundation. The Last Shall Be First centers untold stories, reframes misunderstood legacies, and challenges readers to reconsider who we call “great.” Because what was dismissed yesterday may define tomorrow.

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IDENTITY&VOICE

The "P" Word

What many reduce to pleasure alone is also the sacred source of life, power, and womanhood.

Ena Alese

The Geometry of My Own Bloom

After seasons of giving, I finally tend to my own soul—and taste its sweetness.

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Daughters of the Soil: Black Women as Keepers of Ancestral Land Wisdom

Community gardens, cooperative farms, and culturally grounded agricultural education are restoring more than soil—they are restoring legacy. By reclaiming ancestral wisdom, communities are strengthening health, resilience, and autonomy.

Zakiya Hakizimana

Negreaux, Pls.

Elegant, elevated, and just a little unbothered. The Negreaux Pls Latte Mug lets them know exactly where you stand—without you saying a word.

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CULTURE&EXPRESSION

The Heart of a Woman: Janet, An Album Retrospective

Janet Jackson’s Janet. redefined her image, sound, and place in music history. Released in 1993 amid a record-breaking contract, the album marked her bold transition into independence, blending sensuality, vulnerability, and sonic innovation. With chart-topping hits and critical acclaim, Janet. didn’t just reflect her evolution—it set a new standard for artistry, ownership, and cultural impact.

Candis Johnson

A Pen Raised in Pine Bluff-Author LJ Walker

LJ Walker transforms real-life trials into powerful storytelling, reclaiming her voice after setbacks in publishing. From early influences shaped by hardship and resilience to building a thriving network for Black authors, her journey reflects growth, ownership, and creative freedom. Today, she writes with intention—uplifting community, honoring truth, and creating space for authentic Black stories to be seen and heard.

Ena Alese

Ayisha Cravotta: From First Black Clara to Shaping the Next Generation of Ballet in Charlotte

At a Charlotte Post Women’s History Month event at West Boulevard Library, Charlotte Ballet Academy Director Ayisha Cravotta reflected on a career shaped by discipline, representation, and global training. From becoming Charlotte’s first Black Clara in The Nutcracker to mentoring the next generation of dancers, Cravotta shared how the power of seeing oneself reflected in the arts can shape an entire life — and why creating those mirrors for young dancers today remains essenti

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FREEDOM&JUSTICE

Black woman in a jail cell, still and composed, radiating resilience.

The Women History Almost Missed

Jackie looked me in the eyes. “You’re going to write a book. Don’t forget me, now!” Her certainty lives on in women like Cyntoia and Alice — whose survival speaks louder than any sentence. Cyntoia emerged not hardened, but purposeful. Alice walked free with forgiveness, not bitterness. Jackie, still behind bars, carried something just as powerful: hope that refused to die. Sometimes the last don’t rise loudly. They rise changed, stronger. And in their rising, history catche

JAZZY JOHNSON

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From Our Ancestors Hands to Ours.

African American women history from a young girl's eyes.

Britty J

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The View From The Front of The Class

A young woman experiences the complexities of attending a PWI in a red state.

J'adore Bailey

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SPIRITUALITY&GOD

The Women History Almost Missed

Jackie looked me in the eyes. “You’re going to write a book. Don’t forget me, now!” Her certainty lives on in women like Cyntoia and Alice — whose survival speaks louder than any sentence. Cyntoia emerged not hardened, but purposeful. Alice walked free with forgiveness, not bitterness. Jackie, still behind bars, carried something just as powerful: hope that refused to die. Sometimes the last don’t rise loudly. They rise changed, stronger. And in their rising, history catche

JAZZY JOHNSON

She Built What Lasts: How Reverend Lesley Osei Is Transforming Leadership for Women Across Continents

Reverend Lesley Osei didn’t build a platform—she built a system. From mentoring women one-on-one to impacting over 25,000 globally, her work proves that true leadership isn’t about inspiration alone, but about creating structures that last. This is the story of a woman redefining legacy, leadership, and what it means to truly have it all.

She met a man who loved her like God does.

When Black Love Becomes Ministry

When Black Love Becomes Ministry isn’t about perfection—it’s about covering. After years of mistaking chemistry for commitment, she discovered a love rooted in patience, prayer, and protection. This is the story of a man who didn’t just pursue her heart, but stewarded it—proving that when Black love is aligned with God, it becomes ministry.

JAZZY JOHNSON

MONEY&POWER

West Charlotte High and the Price of Desegregation

At a Black History Month panel, former students and teachers of West Charlotte High reflected on a time when the school symbolized Black academic excellence and community pride. Their stories revealed both the power of segregated Black educational spaces and the cultural cost of desegregation — raising a pressing question: how do we restore the rigor, presentation, and excellence that once defined West Charlotte?

📣 The First Black Women’s Business Directory Is Dropping in Charlotte — in Print!

The first-ever Charlotte Black Women’s Business Directory is dropping this January—bringing 500+ Black women-owned brands into 100+ hotspot locations across the city. In a year where Black women faced record unemployment, this print edition is more than visibility—it’s a lifeline.

SISTAH NEWS

The Cost of Giving Until Empty: Why Abundance Must Begin at Home

America’s progress is measured like coming from -98 to 0 — still far from the abundance we deserve. We keep pouring from our gourds until nothing is left for our own households, and then wonder why the village is starving. The truth is, scarcity was never meant to be our economic model. What happens when we flip the script — when we plant beside the well, refill our gourd, and teach the next generation to draw?

Our True Colors

LIFESTYLE&HOME

Eating in Season, Investing in Us

The freshest, most flavorful vegetables aren’t just about recipes—they’re about timing. Discover how eating in season can nourish your body and strengthen the communities that grow your food.

Garden

What's This Word... REST?

A "How To" guide to incorporate rest into our hectic lives, without impacting too much of your everyday life and responsibilities.

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Matriphagy: When Motherhood Feeds Everyone but You

In nature, the Velvet Spider feeds her children with her own body—a haunting mirror of mothers who give until they vanish. Many women live this quietly, mistaking depletion for devotion. But love was never meant to consume you. Healing begins when you stop feeding others from your wounds and start nurturing from your wholeness. You are not food—you are the source.

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Mabel Williams and the Fight for Black Survival in America’s Medical System

Mabel Williams challenged more than racial terror—she exposed a healthcare system that treated Black life as disposable. From organizing armed community defense to witnessing medical abuse firsthand, her legacy reveals a truth still unfolding today. As disparities persist, her message echoes clearly: survival requires sovereignty, and no one protects Black life more fiercely than Black communities themselves.

Herstory

trewayrich

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The Heart of a Woman: Janet, An Album Retrospective

Janet Jackson’s Janet. redefined her image, sound, and place in music history. Released in 1993 amid a record-breaking contract, the album marked her bold transition into independence, blending sensuality, vulnerability, and sonic innovation. With chart-topping hits and critical acclaim, Janet. didn’t just reflect her evolution—it set a new standard for artistry, ownership, and cultural impact.

Herstory

Candis Johnson

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Katherine Johnson: Indispensable Brightness NASA Couldn’t Dim

While we navigate Katherine’s experience during her role at NASA, we’ll learn how vital her presence was by detailing moments that proved she was an authoritative figure who made a difference.

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Erika L Rivera

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Before the Pharmacy: Remedies, Roots, and Remembering

The wisdom of healing once lived in our homes—passed down through herbs, remedies, and the quiet authority of our elders. This piece reflects on the traditions that once sustained our health and the knowledge we may be forgetting.

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Community gathering in Charlotte with women-led events, creative workshops, and social experiences

Exciting Things to Do in Charlotte: April 11th-18th

Discover the best things to do in Charlotte from April 11–18, 2026. This curated SISTAH Scene guide features wellness experiences, women-led networking events, cultural gatherings, family-friendly activities, and hidden gems you won’t find everywhere. Plan your week with intention and explore events designed to help you connect, recharge, and enjoy the Queen City.

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The "P" Word

What many reduce to pleasure alone is also the sacred source of life, power, and womanhood.

Ena Alese

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The Ground Between Us

What began as a childhood story becomes a living battle for legacy. Through GG-Lucille’s memories of armed resistance, generational ownership, and land worth more than meets the eye, the truth unfolds—this land was never just property, but survival. “I know it’s the Mavericks, GG. Who else would have brought big equipment back here and cut the locks off this gate?” The land remembers whose blood built it. And Jazzy refuses to let anyone take it. #RootsAndRest #Legacy #LandA

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Telling the City’s Story: Creatives, Community, and the Power of Narrative in Charlotte

At a time when Charlotte is rapidly evolving, a panel of local creatives gathered to confront a critical question: who gets to tell the city’s story? At the Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum, publicists, photographers, and filmmakers explored how storytelling shapes identity, preserves community, and determines whose voices are seen—and whose are left behind.