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Inside America’s First Textile Recycling Expo: How Charlotte Became the Center of Fashion’s Circular Future

The future of fashion came to Charlotte as the inaugural Textiles Recycling Expo USA brought together brands like Nike , Target , and Ralph Lauren to discuss sustainability, textile recycling, and circular fashion. With 1,858 attendees and 95 exhibitors, the event positioned Charlotte as a growing hub for innovation, manufacturing, and the future of sustainable fashion.

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IDENTITY&VOICE

Mother Tongue

I was born with rhythm in my hips and in my hands the means to create

The Drums Remember

In The Drum Remembers, LaVianca Asante’ invites us into a visceral journey of ancestral memory, rhythm, and homecoming. Through spoken word and embodied movement, this piece explores the echoes of voices that live within our DNA, the resilience passed down through generations, and the sacred inheritance of identity that connects us to a homeland we may never have seen but always carry. Read it. Feel it. Move with it. Let the voices of our ancestors guide you.

The Ground Between Us

The land holds secrets, and today, Jazzy might finally uncover them.

Crimson Steed

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

Mother Tongue

I was born with rhythm in my hips and in my hands the means to create

Across the Water, Still Kin

Beneath a mango tree in Ghana, two women—one rooted in the Motherland, the other from the American South—discover their lives are more connected than distance suggests. Through laughter, food, healing traditions, and memory, they trace shared cultural threads that survived the Atlantic. In their exchange, the truth becomes clear: what was carried across the ocean was never lost—only waiting to be remembered.

Zakiya Hakizimana

Sankofa: A Poem

History lives in the everyday—if you know how to see it. What appeared as a simple necklace in Brighton revealed a deeper story of displacement, renaming, and identity. Once known as Sankofa, its origins rooted in the Motherland, it was “Europeanized” and renamed Genoa. This piece becomes a symbol of reclamation—urging us to remember, reconnect, and return to who we’ve always been.

Candis Johnson

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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

5 min read

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

9 min read

SPIRITUALITY&GOD

Sankofa: A Poem

History lives in the everyday—if you know how to see it. What appeared as a simple necklace in Brighton revealed a deeper story of displacement, renaming, and identity. Once known as Sankofa, its origins rooted in the Motherland, it was “Europeanized” and renamed Genoa. This piece becomes a symbol of reclamation—urging us to remember, reconnect, and return to who we’ve always been.

Candis Johnson

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.

MONEY&POWER

Lorenzo McNulty and Daks McClettie Sr at the Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum

Protecting the Plan: Why Black Wealth Requires More Than Income

At the Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum, Lorenzo McNulty of New York Life Insurance Company and Daks McClettie Sr. of State Farm broke down why protecting wealth is bigger than just making money. From funeral costs to life insurance and legacy planning, they challenged Black families to stop romanticizing wealth and start putting numbers on protection. Because income means little if your family is left unprepared.

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.

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LIFESTYLE&HOME

Why We’re Turning to Plants for Better Health

Plants have provided a natural way of healing for many centuries, and we’ve all experienced the benefits at least once in our life. I mean, who doesn’t remember being offered a soothing cup of tea from their mother or their granny and feeling wonderful after? As more people learn about botanical remedies, more are discarding western medicine and turning to holistic, less harsh ways to maintain or regain health.

Fitness & Health

Erika L Rivera

Food is Our Medicine: Black Women’s Herbal Wisdom

Detail on some of the most popular herbal remedies and treatments used by Black women throughout history, including now

Wholeness & Wellness

RS

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

Crimson Steed

BLACKHERSTORY

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The Woman Behind the King: Katherine Jackson’s Quiet Power That Shaped a Global Legacy

Before the world knew Michael Jackson as a legend, Katherine Jackson knew him as her son. Rooted in faith, discipline, and quiet strength, she helped build the foundation that shaped one of the most influential families in music history. Her story reminds us that behind many icons are Black women whose unseen labor, love, and consistency create legacies the world will celebrate for generations.

Herstory

Zakiya Osivwemu Ramirez

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Food is Our Medicine: Black Women’s Herbal Wisdom

Detail on some of the most popular herbal remedies and treatments used by Black women throughout history, including now

Wholeness & Wellness

RS

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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

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Mother Tongue

I was born with rhythm in my hips and in my hands the means to create

2 hours ago

Inside America’s First Textile Recycling Expo: How Charlotte Became the Center of Fashion’s Circular Future

The future of fashion came to Charlotte as the inaugural Textiles Recycling Expo USA brought together brands like Nike , Target , and Ralph Lauren to discuss sustainability, textile recycling, and circular fashion. With 1,858 attendees and 95 exhibitors, the event positioned Charlotte as a growing hub for innovation, manufacturing, and the future of sustainable fashion.

16 hours ago

Across the Water, Still Kin

Beneath a mango tree in Ghana, two women—one rooted in the Motherland, the other from the American South—discover their lives are more connected than distance suggests. Through laughter, food, healing traditions, and memory, they trace shared cultural threads that survived the Atlantic. In their exchange, the truth becomes clear: what was carried across the ocean was never lost—only waiting to be remembered.

Zakiya Hakizimana

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Born of Her Voice

Her origin is not marked by geography, but by a woman. Through quiet strength, sacrifice, and unwavering love, a mother becomes the first home—shaping identity long before the world defines it. In her presence, womanhood is learned as resilience, patience, and power, leaving a legacy that lives on in every step, every choice, and every becoming.

Crimson Steed

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Plated Possibilities: The Dinner Series Elevating Black Women Chefs in Charlotte

This isn’t just dinner—it’s an experience. Plated Possibilities is bringing immersive, multi-course dining to Charlotte, where Black women chefs take center stage. Rooted in culture, sustainability, and storytelling, each event transforms a meal into a moment—one that feeds community, creativity, and connection.