From Nubian princesses to wicked stepsisters, theater actress Ta’Nika Gibson values women’s stories in the theater. Gibson’s credits include her portrayal of Diana Ross in “Ain’t Too Proud,” Lorell in “Dreamgirls,” and the titular character Aida in “Aida.” In April, she will play a wicked stepsister in Blumenthal Performing Arts’ run of “Into the Woods,”
Read MoreFor the first time in more than ten years, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will be performing alongside Johnson C. Smith University’s Concert Choir. This concert is one of Charlotte Symphony’s efforts to diversify its audience and increase accessibility to orchestral music. CSO was supposed to perform in 2022, but a new COVID variant spread
Read MoreReports surfaced last night that West End restaurant Bar-B-Q King is for sale, but majority owner Gus Karapanoa, 60, told QCity Metro that the information is inaccurate. Karapanoa said that while surrounding land parcels are for sale, the restaurant itself is not. Why it matters: Bar-B-Q King, a drive-in restaurant, opened in 1959 on Wilkinson Boulevard
Read MoreAfter decades in the entertainment industry, Erika Alexander has shifted her focus to filmmaking — specifically sharing Black stories. Her latest project, a documentary, addresses the controversial topic of reparations, which Alexander says is obtainable for Black Americans. Speaking at Livingstone College Monday evening, Alexander pointed to the example of Robin Rue Simmons, an alderman
Read MoreFive Points Plaza celebrated its first anniversary on Saturday with music, roller skating, and dancing. The $5.5 million plaza was built as a public space to host events and gatherings for West End residents. The plaza includes an amphitheater, water splash pad, public Wi-Fi, swings, tables and chairs, artwork and signage, solar-lighting brick pavers and
Read MoreToday is the first day of spring, and the warmer weather is just one part of spring’s allure. Spring also marks the unofficial start of picnics, outdoor concerts, day trips and more. The Charlotte Shout festival kicks off March 31 with 17 days of arts & culture. The three-day Boom Charlotte festival is scheduled for
Read MoreCharlotte has a transportation problem, one that is riddled with racial justice issues. Why did the city decide to move the uptown Transit Center underground? The easy answer is money. By moving the bus terminal below ground, the city can sell the land above the terminal to a private developer. Current plans call for a
Read MoreA well-known actress will visit Livingstone College for an important debate. More problems for the Charlotte Area Transit System. The inspiring story of a car dealer who rose from poverty. These are just some of the topics you’ll find in this week’s news quiz. Can you beat last week’s average score of 64? Take the
Read MoreThis story is part of our new series, Beyond Black History. Got a story about Charlotte’s Black history? Email daija@qcitymetro.com. Sam Johnson was determined to succeed despite the odds stacked against him: He was Black growing up in the Jim Crow South, and had dropped out of school. Johnson’s determination led him to become the
Read MoreU.S. Rep. Alma Adams will host a webinar on Tuesday, March 21, that examines health issues impacting women. Why it matters: More than 1,200 women died while giving birth or shortly thereafter in 2021, up from 861 the previous year, the National Center for Health Statistics recently reported. A disproportionate number of those deaths involved
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