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Local Magazine Working To Share Black Women’s Stories

Founder Ashley Nickens created the award winning publication as a way to share the stories of black women on a platform exclusively for them.

Former Charlotte Hornet Jamal Mashburn Talks ‘Box Out Colon Cancer’

It’s basketball’s biggest month and colon cancer awareness month. That's why it's the perfect time for former Charlotte Hornet Jamal Mashburn (aka “Monster Mash”) to want to score big off the court… by driving those 45+ to screen for colon cancer.

Local Business Using Upcycling To SpringClean Clothing

Springclean gives new life to items that may have previously been discarded.

Local Nonprofit Hosts Usher Raffle To Fund Scholarships For Students

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A Charlotte-based nonprofit that develops college students of color for employment, will host a raffle for two tickets to the upcoming Usher concert…

Pi Day Blueberry Pie

Celebrate Pi Day with a pie! Rachael, Deirnesa and Nicole are getting in the Rising kitchen, putting on their aprons, and cooking up a classic.

Researchers Say Gambling Crimes Could Spike After Sports Betting Launch

Researchers Say Gambling Crimes Could Spike As Sports Betting Launches

The launch of sports betting is expected to bring millions of dollars in tax revenue to the state, but gambling experts say it could also lead to a spike in crime.

CMS Teacher Highlighting Need For More Black Male Teachers And Representation

For 17 years Paul Brown has been making an impact in the classroom, but he's one of a small group of black male teachers.

Group Aims To Boost Black Voter Turnout Ahead Of Primary

In 2020 half of Mecklenburg County’s black registered voters cast a ballot – in 2023 that number dropped to only 71,0000.

Tiktok Teacher Highlighting Importance Of Black Men In The Classroom

TikTok Teacher Highlighting Importance Of Black Male Teachers

He's also using his platform to highlight an important topic – the need for more black men in the classroom.

Black History Month: TikTok Teacher Making Positive Impact In The Classroom

Marcus Bornslater greets his students daily with personality and style and with more than 500,000 followers on TikTok and nearly 250,000 on Instagram he's making an impact in the classroom and on social media.