Latino community

Charlotte FC will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at its home match on Saturday with art, music and food from across Latin America.

The Latin American Chamber of Commerce has named a new head for Spark Centro, a hub for Latino entrepreneurs under construction on Albemarle Road in east Charlotte.

A first-of-its-kind statewide study finds that Latino communities in North Carolina face barriers to accessing basic services, especially health care.

Hundreds of people came out over the weekend to celebrate Charlotte’s Latino community at the Latin American Festival. Those behind the annual festival viewed this year’s event as a celebration and showcase of courage amid immigration fears.

The Hispanic Heritage Festival of the Carolinas has announced that this year’s festival will not take place due to immigration enforcement concerns.

A new exhibit is opening next weekend at the Mint Museum Randolph, exploring santos de palo, a Puerto Rican art form.

Dance studio Viva Collective officially opened its doors Tuesday evening. The space, located off North Tryon Street, is a collaboration between Rumbao Latin Dance Company and the NC Brazilian Arts Project.

A program is bringing free Latin American film screenings to neighborhoods across Charlotte, giving everyone a front-row seat to different cultures and experiences.

Immigrant advocates gathered Monday to denounce recent detentions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Charlotte area over the past week.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein attended a luncheon in Charlotte on Thursday, hosted by the Latin American Chamber of Commerce.