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In honor of Black History Month, ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ is featuring a three-part series on the enormous contributions African Americans and Africans of the Diaspora has had on the nation and world. In Part I of our series, we’re focusing on the slave rebellion of Nat Turner. The new film, ‘Birth of a Nation, starring and […]
In Part two of our 2016 Black History Month Series, ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ focuses on the Slave Revolts of Denmark Vesey, Gabriel Prosser and the liberation and independence movements that swept across Africa and the Caribbean islands. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host Ron Holland also explores the impact of the Black Panther Party.
Tommy Nichols, Founder of the Charlotte Black Film Festival and President of ‘Glorified Media’ has made it his mission to promote the vision and voice of independent filmmakers of color. Nichol’s has worked diligently over the years to open doors and create economic empowerment in cinema – especially through film production, marketing and networking. ‘COMMUNITY […]
Don DC Curry stopped by the Old School 105.3 studio to chat it up with Olympia D. During his brief visit he shared his feelings on Donald Trump, who he’s pulling for in the big game and his feelings on the Soulja Boy vs. Chris Brown fight. Want the latest news and gossip at your […]
Several dozen women donned hijabs and carried signs supporting Muslims at a rally in Uptown on Wednesday. They chanted, and explained why some women choose to wear the hijab, or head scarf. The small gathering was passionate and vocal at Romare Bearden Park during a time when hate crimes are on the rise, and members […]
Several dozen women donned hijabs and carried signs supporting Muslims at a rally in Uptown on Wednesday. They chanted, and explained why some women choose to wear the hijab, or head scarf. The small gathering was passionate and vocal at Romare Bearden Park during a time when hate crimes are on the rise, and members […]
People in the Muslim community are under attack nationwide from the mosque shooting in Canada to the burning of a Texas mosque (eerily reminiscent of Jim Crow terror practices) and President Donald Trump’s ban on Muslims. On Wednesday, you can show your support for Muslim by wearing a hijab, or head scarf, on World Hijab […]
Today, (January 31) is the last day to enroll into Affordable Healthcare. Click here to view the marketplace and make your purchase before the deadline at 12 midnight.
Nearly 100 people, ranging from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police to elected officials to residents, spent Monday evening talking about how the events of September 2016 shook this community and what happens next. “This gives the community an opportunity to respond to the City Council’s letter to the community,” said Community Relations Executive Director Willie Ratchford. “We want […]
New Years resolutions usually encompasses physical fitness, healthy eating and career oriented goals. It’s perhaps rare that Mental Health fitness is part of the joyous occasion when a new year is ushered in. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host Ron Holland talked with Fonda Bryant Social Coordinator for the Charlotte branch of the National Alliance on Mental […]
