Search results for

The event is free and open to all individuals and organizations committed to eradicating the stigmas surrounding HIV and AIDS. Registration is required and can be completed online prior to March 31 on the committee’s website.

Breaking Barriers offers networking, education and advocacy for addressing ongoing HIV/AIDS challenges.

Dr. Ulysses W. Burley III will be the keynote speaker at the conference. He is an expert in medicine and public health and is the project director for the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) Faith Initiative. Additionally, he is the founder of UBtheCURE LLC, a consulting company that focuses on the intersection of health and human rights. Dr. Burley is committed to advocating for social justice through faith and community-based initiatives, focusing on raising awareness about HIV and AIDS.

Key church representatives scheduled to speak include:
• United Methodist Global AIDS Committee’s chairperson, Bishop Julius C. Trimble, resident bishop for
the Indiana Episcopal Area and Indiana Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.
• Bishop Karen P. Oliveto, Episcopal Leader of the Mountain Sky Conference of The United Methodist Church.

The conference will also feature a panel of experts who will discuss The United Methodist Church’s worldwide response to AIDS.

In addition to speakers, attendees will gather in breakout sessions facilitated by leaders of various HIV and AIDS initiatives. Topics to be discussed include HIV/AIDS impact on children and adolescents, geriatric care, key populations, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PREP), and prevention awareness and education.

This conference seeks to equip advocates to make a difference for those impacted by HIV/AIDS in their communities. Programming has been developed to help attendees feel inspired, confident and well-prepared to enhance ministry outreach initiatives.

Attendees can meet over 70 local employers and learn about full-time, part-time, seasonal, and work-based learning job opportunities.

"ASPIRE Hosts Inaugural Golf Tournament to Support Charlotte's Business Community"

Charlotte, NC - ASPIRE Community Capital is thrilled to announce its inaugural golf tournament, slated for Monday, May 13th, at the scenic Raintree Country Club. Established in 2019, ASPIRE began by providing technical assistance through four main programs: Business Readiness, Community Business Academy, Business Accelerator Services, and Passport to Capital. ASPIRE's mission is to prepare small business owners to start and grow a business as well as to access capital. Over the years, ASPIRE has assisted over 200 small business owners and is now poised to take it to the next level through its Access to Capital program.

Manuel Campbell, CEO of ASPIRE Community Capital, sees the golf tournament as an excellent opportunity to educate the community on the company’s mission and invite community members to support the ASPIRE Community Capital Micro Loan Fund. Since its inception, ASPIRE has been dedicated to empowering underestimated business owners in the Charlotte area, with plans to deploy over $3 million in capital. With the support of golfers and sponsors, ASPIRE aims to make this event a roaring success, fostering both networking opportunities and impactful contributions to the local business ecosystem.

"ASPIRE is deeply committed to fostering economic growth and empowering underestimated entrepreneurs in our community. Our inaugural golf tournament provides an exciting opportunity for individuals and businesses to come together to support our mission," says Manuel Campbell.

ASPIRE's first golf tournament offers eighteen scenic holes for players to enjoy, promising a day filled with camaraderie and friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned pro or trying golf for the first time, all are invited to join the fun. Attendees can also explore a silent auction featuring items from local businesses and have the chance to win exciting raffle prizes. With players of all skill levels welcomed, the tournament creates an inclusive environment where everyone can have a great time while supporting a meaningful cause.

"We are excited to orchestrate this tournament and anticipate a great turnout for a great cause, supporting small businesses in Charlotte," adds Femi Lamakari, Golf Tournament Task Force Leader and ASPIRE Board Member.

ASPIRE Community Capital is a nonprofit organization that provides financial resources and support to underestimated entrepreneurs in the Charlotte area. Since its inception in 2019, ASPIRE has been committed to fostering economic empowerment and building a more inclusive business ecosystem through initiatives such as the ASPIRE Access to Capital program.

For more information about the ASPIRE Golf Tournament or to schedule interviews, please contact:
Aaliyah Young
Communications Administrator
ASPIRE Community Capital
aaliyahyoung@aspirecommunitycapital.org
980-219-7577

Arts at the Abbey presents Allan Ware, clarinet, in concert on March 19, 2024.
North Carolina native Allan Ware returns with music from the early days of the clarinet (1780s) to the present day. Ware, who lives in Germany, will be featured in works by Mozart and Mozart’s favorite clarinetist Anton Stadler as well as other works by clarinets who wrote for themselves including Meyerbeer, Lefèvre, Cahuzac. The program also includes Three Etudes on themes of Gershwin.
The concert is March 19, 2024, in the Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd, Belmont NC 28012 at 8:00 PM. Admission is free though donations will be gladly accepted.

The college will also continue a livestream service which can be found on the college’s website at https://www.belmontabbeycollege.edu/artslive/

For the 17th straight year, Charlotte Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated holds its Community Day! Bring the family for a wellness event featuring workshops, food trucks, face painting, fitness demonstrations, immunizations, giveaways and more! This event is FREE and open to the public.

The Charlotte Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated announces its annual Debutante Cotillion, one of the chapter’s longest running events. This year’s theme is ‘Diamonds Through The Decades: A 60 Year Legacy of Elegance.’ Under the leadership of Dr. Bertha Maxwell Roddey, 10th chapter president and Delta member/educator Grace Solomon, the first Cotillion was held on April 17, 1964. The Debutante Cotillion continues to be a community staple for young women who are seniors in high school. Participants are provided opportunities to attend workshops, perform community service projects and ALL ‘Debs’ are awarded college scholarships. The Charlotte Chapter has awarded roughly $900,000 annually in college scholarships! Given Roddey's recent death, this year's Cotillion will hold special meaning, as the chapter celebrates her amazing life, legacy and footprint on the Charlotte community!

Black youth stereotypes are turned upside down in the feature documentary film Purple Dreams. A two-and-a-half-year journey serves as an inspirational window into the lives of inner-city, at-risk students who succeed at their passion while embracing the transformative power of their arts education.

* Join us after the film for a post-screening discussion with Director Joanne Hock, Editor John Disher, and Corey Mitchell, documentary subject and Founder and Artistic Director of the Theatre Gap Initiative.

Nicole Foxx Braswell presents a virtual talk about her paintings in the Native American Studies Center's newest exhibit, "Painted Voices," which features the two-dimensional works of Braswell and DeAnn Beck.

Register for the program via this Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3TFxrtI

Charlotte based contemporary dance company, Baran Dance, is proud to present Homegrown! This 100% locally made professional dance concert features choreography by company artists Audrey Baran, Lauren Bickerstaff, Rahquelah Conyers, Lydia Heidt, Kate Micham, and Carolina Quiros Otarola as well as guest artists Gray Laxton and Ashley L. Tate. Set to new music by local artists Matt Cagle (Dirty Art Club), Jeremy Davis (Elonzo Wesley), Derrick J. Hines (DJHaych4Now), Madison Lucas (Modern Moxie), Liza Ortiz (La Brava), Ryan Persaud (Sweat Transfer), and Lindsey Ryan (Moa), this exciting collision of innovative movement and music is not to be missed!

Saturday, June 1st: VIP Reception 7pm / Performance 8pm
Sunday, June 2nd: VIP Reception 5pm / Performance 6pm

Homegrown is supported by the Infusion Fund and its generous donors. Thank you to the City of Charlotte and Foundation for the Carolinas for your support!

Chill vibes, and heated rivalries! 🔥 Unleash the power of the Snow Moon at Charlotte Roller Derby's epic season opener. Mark Your Calendars! Don't miss the Snow Moon Showdown – a full day of high-speed, unforgettable roller derby action. On the enchanting day of February's full moon, join us for a triple-header extravaganza.

1 PM: Doors Open
2 PM: Royal Rumble: Purple vs White
4:15 PM: CLTRD Bad Assets vs FRD Rogue All-Stars
6:25 PM: Team North Carolina vs Team Kentucky

Break the ice with the coolest event in town! ❄️ Grab your tickets and join us for a day of thrills, spills, and chills. Proudly sponsored by CrossFit Mint Hill at Mint Hill Functional Fitness. Bring friends, family, and the derby spirit!

Carolina Raptor Center's annual Harriet Tubman Legacy Speaker Series celebrates diverse individuals in the field of conservation.

This year's Harriet Tubman Legacy Speaker is Rodney Stotts, a master falconer, licensed raptor specialist, educator, and author. Stotts works passionately to educate young people about their environment through birds of prey.

From 10 AM to 2 PM, Stotts will be at the Carolina Raptor Center. Join us for an educational program featuring one of CRC's avian ambassadors, a conversation with Stotts and CRC's President and CEO, Erin Katzner, and book signings by Rodney Stotts.

Stotts' memoir, Bird Brother, details his journey from a childhood in the tough streets of Southeast Washington, D.C. in the late 1980s to his current career as a master falconer and educator. Eye-opening, witty, and moving, Bird Brother is a love letter to the raptors and humans who transformed what Rodney thought his life could be.


This event is followed by an additional event with Rodney Stotts at Queens Sports Complex that includes a screening of The Falconer, a documentary starring Stotts, followed by a Q&A. The screening will begin at 12:45 PM and is a ticketed event.

In the documentary The Falconer, Stotts' present-day mission is woven with the story of his past, both of which are deeply rooted in issues of social and environmental injustice, and consistently orient the viewer to his worldview: nature heals.

Harriet Tubman Legacy Speaker Series: Screening of The Falconer

Carolina Raptor Center's annual Harriet Tubman Legacy Speaker Series celebrates diverse individuals in the field of conservation.

This year's Harriet Tubman Legacy Speaker is Rodney Stotts, a master falconer, licensed raptor specialist, educator, and author. Stotts works passionately to educate young people about their environment through birds of prey.

In the documentary The Falconer, Stotts' present-day mission is woven with the story of his past, both of which are deeply rooted in issues of social and environmental injustice, and consistently orient the viewer to his worldview: nature heals.

Carolina Raptor Center is hosting a public screening of The Falconer at Queens Sports Complex. The screening will begin at 12:45 PM and will be followed by a Q&A with Rodney Stotts. Stotts will also be available for book signings.

Stotts' memoir, Bird Brother, details his journey from a childhood in the tough streets of Southeast Washington, D.C. in the late 1980s to his current career as a master falconer and educator. Eye-opening, witty, and moving, Bird Brother is a love letter to the raptors and humans who transformed what Rodney thought his life could be.

This is a ticketed event, at $10 per ticket. CRC members will recieve a $2 discount. Students can get in free with a student ID.


This event is preceded by an additional event with Rodney Stotts at the Carolina Raptor Center. From 10 AM to 12 PM, join us for an educational program featuring one of CRC's avian ambassadors, a conversation with Stotts and CRC's President and CEO, Erin Katzner, and book signings by Rodney Stotts.

If you want to make a difference, this is the talk for you. Join us for a special evening with Kelly Corrigan! You'll experience:

- a pre-event catered reception,
- Kelly's inspiring presentation,
- Q&A, connection & conversation,
- book signing and post-event mixing & mingling.

Reception: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Program: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Throughout her career as a journalist and interviewer extraordinaire, Kelly Corrigan has spent hundreds of hours talking with some of the most successful people in the world. The reason people succeed, she says, is because of the culture they’re in, whether at work, school or at home. If it’s one that’s empowering, anyone can be motivated to do their best. Kelly will share stories from some of the top changemakers she’s had conversations with, from Philanthropist Melinda Gates to Dr. Atul Gawande to civil rights icon Delores Huerta. She also includes the five simple rules that can be used to create change.

About Kelly Corrigan:
Kelly Corrigan has written four New York Times bestselling memoirs in the last decade, earning her the title of “The Poet Laureate of the ordinary” from the Huffington Post and the “voice of a generation” from O Magazine. She is curious and funny and eager to go well past the superficial in every conversation.

About the Charlotte Ideas Festival:
The Charlotte Ideas Festival is a multi-day exploration of today’s pressing ideas and issues through the lens of the humanities. This year’s conversation-packed events feature a range of thinkers, innovators and community members engaged in connection and conversation. A program of The Charlotte Center for the Humanities & Civic Imagination (The Charlotte Center), the Charlotte Ideas Festival is part of the three-week Charlotte SHOUT! festival celebrating Food, Art, Music, and Ideas.

Supported by a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, Haleh Liza Gafori has created a cross-media performance piece based on her acclaimed book "Gold," featuring translations of poems by Rumi. Her performance will weave translations, original text, and musical compositions sung in Persian and English.

Don't miss out! Here's what you'll experience:
- a pre-event catered reception,
- Haleh's uplifting presentation,
- Q&A, connection & conversation,
- book signing and post-event mixing & mingling.

Reception: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Program: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

About Haleh Liza Gafori:
Haleh Liza Gafori is a translator, vocalist, poet, and composer born in NYC of Persian descent. Her acclaimed book, Gold (New York Review Books Classics/Penguin Random House, 2022), features her translations of poems by Rumi, the 13th century sage and mystic. Gafori’s work has been published by Columbia University Press, Harvard Review, Literary Hub, Hyperallergic, The Marginalian, and elsewhere. She has presented lectures, workshops, and performance pieces at universities and festivals across the country and abroad, including Stanford University, Swarthmore College, Lincoln Center, the New York Public Library, and Bradford Literary Fest.

About the Charlotte Ideas Festival:
The Charlotte Ideas Festival is a multi-day exploration of today’s pressing ideas and issues through the lens of the humanities. This year’s conversation-packed events feature a range of thinkers, innovators and community members engaged in connection and conversation. A program of The Charlotte Center for the Humanities & Civic Imagination (The Charlotte Center), the Charlotte Ideas Festival is part of the three-week Charlotte SHOUT! festival celebrating Food, Art, Music, and Ideas.

Join us Sunday May 19th, 2024, rain or shine, for Charlotte's first Mental Health Matters 5K and Kids Dash with a post-race community event to create awareness for mental health.
This event takes place at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, NC.
Event Address: 8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212

We will kick off with the 5K timed by Start 2 Finish Events starting at 10:30 AM.
The Festival will officially open to the public at 11:00AM and we will begin the fun with the Kids Dash/Fun Run around the pond at 11:30 AM.
The festival is open to all community members from 11:00AM - 4:00PM!

Mental Health Matters non-profit's mission is to create awareness and reduce stigma associated with mental health through fun and engaging community events.
Whether anyone wants to admit it or not, mental health affects all people of all ages, it is just as important as physical health and it does not discriminate.
Unfortunately mental health has been declining and suicide rates continue to rise. This event is aimed to raise awareness in a fun and inviting way for all members of the community.
There will be music, bounce house, food trucks, small business vendors, and local mental health resources.
Additionally, there will be complimentary Acupuncture by Modern Acupuncture, Charlotte Pop-Up Yoga Adult & Kids Yoga Sessions, Adam Church Performance, Willow Wagon Photo Opportunities, and more!! We're doing something radical and different, making a difference for a brighter future and community.
Together let's raise awareness and end the stigma.

The party starts at 11:00am!

How can Charlotte become a greater and more beautiful place?

We're asking community members to share their Big Ideas to make Charlotte better. Join us Saturday afternoon, April 6, at the Pianodrome in Historic AME Zion Church to meet the six top finalists from our call for submissions. During the Big Idea Fair, the public will vote to name the Charlotte Ideas Festival's "2024 Big Idea."

Free and open to the public. Exact time subject to change.

Interested in sharing your Big Idea for consideration? Visit https://www.thecharlottecenter.org/bigidea for the submission form, eligibility requirements and judging criteria. Submissions are due by Saturday, March 9.

About the Charlotte Ideas Festival:
The Charlotte Ideas Festival is a multi-day exploration of today’s pressing ideas and issues through the lens of the humanities. This year’s conversation-packed events feature a range of thinkers, innovators and community members engaged in connection and conversation. A program of The Charlotte Center for the Humanities & Civic Imagination (The Charlotte Center), the Charlotte Ideas Festival is part of the three-week Charlotte SHOUT! festival celebrating Food, Art, Music, and Ideas.

You’re invited to kick off the Charlotte Ideas Festival with a special evening with David Pogue.

Don't miss out! Here's what you'll experience:
- a pre-event catered reception,
- David's enlightening presentation,
- Q&A, connection & conversation,
- book signing and post-event mixing & mingling.

Reception: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Program: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

From autonomous vehicles and delivery drones to unmanned grocery stores, we’ve seen a rise of people-replacing technologies within the last few years. As these changes continue, it’s time to start thinking about the post-robot, post-AI world. In this talk, New York Times bestselling author and futurist David Pogue explores where we are on the road to automated employees, preparing audiences practically and emotionally for the very near future.

About David Pogue:
David Pogue is a full-time correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning who covers the technology, science, and language beat. He’s a six-time Emmy winner for his stories, a New York Times bestselling author, a five-time TED speaker, host of 20 NOVA science specials on PBS, and creator/host of the CBS News/Simon & Schuster podcast Unsung Science.

About the Charlotte Ideas Festival:
The Charlotte Ideas Festival is a multi-day exploration of today’s pressing ideas and issues through the lens of the humanities. This year’s conversation-packed events feature a range of thinkers, innovators and community members engaged in connection and conversation. A program of The Charlotte Center for the Humanities & Civic Imagination (The Charlotte Center), the Charlotte Ideas Festival is part of the three-week Charlotte SHOUT! festival celebrating Food, Art, Music, and Ideas.

Join Levine Museum of the New South and Antioch Missionary Baptist Church for a free open house on February 17, celebrating our traveling exhibition Grier Heights: Community is Family.  
This traveling exhibition highlights the history and tenacity of Grier Heights, one of Charlotte’s first independent Black communities! Learn about pioneers like Sam Billings, Naomi Drenan, and Arthur S. Grier, who laid the groundwork for this thriving community, the historic Billingsville School, and more.
Listen to engaging new interviews of former and current residents as they reflect on Grier Height’s community heroes, the role of women, their favorite memories, traditions, and more.
Stop by to mix and mingle with our Grier Heights storytellers, community, and Levine Museum staff as we celebrate Black History Month through the voices and reflections of the Grier Heights community.
Light refreshments will be served.

Unlock a World of Business Opportunities at the Charlotte Area Chamber Business Expo 2024

Join us for the highly anticipated Charlotte Area Chamber Business Expo 2024, where local and regional business professionals will converge to forge connections, expand their networks, and drive business growth. This premier event presents an unparalleled opportunity to showcase your company, brand, and products to a captive audience of potential partners, clients, and investors.

Unleash the Power of Networking
Immerse yourself in a dynamic environment where face-to-face interactions foster meaningful relationships. Engage with fellow business leaders, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations that can propel your business to new heights.

Elevate Your Brand Presence
Capture the attention of key decision-makers and leave a lasting impression with a captivating booth display. Showcase your company's unique offerings, highlight your expertise, and generate valuable leads.

Harness Valuable Insights
Gain access to a wealth of knowledge and insights through informative seminars and presentations led by industry experts. Stay abreast of the latest trends, identify emerging opportunities, and refine your business strategies.

Join the Thriving Business Community
Become an integral part of Charlotte's vibrant business landscape. Connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and discover new avenues for growth and success.

Teach a Workshop
Have information to share and want to run a workshop during the expo? Add this opportunity to teach a 40 minute session. Times will be assigned by the Charlotte Area Chamber. Maximum of 50 attendee seats, with headsets. This is an add-on to your exhibitor booth and the fee is $500 per workshop.

Mark Your Calendar:
Date: Thursday, March 21st, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Venue:
The Park Expo & Conference Center
800 Briar Creek Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28205
Free parking in the parking lot

Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to elevate your business and propel it to new heights.

“How DNA Technology Can Reveal Identity, Ancestry, and Appearance in Forensic Science”
Deborah Rowell, USC Lancaster Instructor of Criminal Justice

Since its double helix structure was discovered by Watson and Crick in 1953, the potential for the use of DNA has been discussed by scientists, criminologists, genealogists, and many others. Join Professor Rowell as she traces the evolution of the use of DNA in forensic science and examines the future of this powerful tool for identification in criminal justice, anthropology, and beyond.

To attend via Zoom, register via this link: https://bit.ly/3R7JjSL