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Charlotte’s Durag Fest is back. The annual event that began in 2018 celebrates Black fashion and culture on Juneteenth. This year’s festival will be at multiple locations, but the event’s founder says it’s been difficult to secure sponsorship a year after so many companies vowed to support Black-owned businesses and creatives.
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Dashiell Coleman/WFAEA new exhibition at Mint Museum Randolph showcases the works of 25 different artists representing three different Charlotte art collectives, BLKMRKT, Brand the Moth and Goodyear Arts. -
Manny Becerra/UnsplashIt’s time to take a look at events on tap for the weekend in the Queen City. The Charlotte Museum of History is hosting its annual African American Heritage Festival, an outdoor jazz series kicks off, the Davidson Players have a comedy production this weekend only, and the Bechtler Ensemble will be at the Duke Mansion.
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To Cap African American Heritage Fest, Charlotte Museum Allows Visitors In For Siloam School ExhibitThe Charlotte Museum of History hasn't opened its doors to the general public since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. That's changing soon, but first, the museum will let guests inside during the final day of the African American Heritage Festival to see a new exhibit on the Siloam School. -
Charlotte plans to provide $6 million a year toward local arts and culture groups, and the private sector would match the city's amount. That might seem like welcome news for artists, but a shift in how the money will be distributed has some in the community concerned.
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There are a lot of Pride Month reading lists out there — so we thought we'd get away from the classics everyone knows. We asked author Akwaeke Emezi to recommend some of their favorite reads.
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The 400 Years Project is a pictorial collection of Native American life. It addresses colonization while centering the Native voice.
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As Pride Month begins, cities are figuring out how to celebrate safely given the pandemic. It's especially tricky for bars and street festivals where large crowds are a sign of success and progress.
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library announced it will eliminate overdue fines and fees beginning July 1. But without fines, will we still return books on time? Other counties who've already gone fine-free say yes.
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Doughnut came first but donut wasn't far behind. Now, whether it's glazed or jelly-filled experts say either spelling is equally acceptable.
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The weekend is upon us and there is a lot to do, entertainment-wise. "Art After Dark" is back at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. The fifth annual jazz tribute to Prince will be at Victoria Yards in uptown Charlotte. WFAE's "All Things Considered" host Gwendolyn Glenn talks to QCity Metro's Katrina Louis about what's on the schedule.
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The report from the American Alliance of Museums sheds light on losses suffered during the pandemic; three-quarters of the country's museums reported an average of 40% slump in operating income.
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Need to take a hike? Here are some ideas for hiking areas and trails that are less than three hours from Charlotte — perfect for day trips.
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