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1 week ago | 
wunc.org | Gwendolyn Glenn
In 1873, a group of 50 or so African Americans facing threats from the Ku Klux Klan in their hometown of Cross Anchor in Spartanburg County, South Carolina,left in the middle of the night for the western North Carolina mountains. They named a king and queen, built a two-story palace and called their new kingdomHappy Land. Bestselling author Dolen Perkins-Valdez has written a novel with the same title based on this incredible true story.
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1 week ago | 
wfae.org | Gwendolyn Glenn
In 1873, a group of 50 or so African Americans facing threats from the Ku Klux Klan in their hometown of Cross Anchor in Spartanburg County, South Carolina,left in the middle of the night for the western North Carolina mountains. They named a king and queen, built a two-story palace and called their new kingdomHappy Land. Bestselling author Dolen Perkins-Valdez has written a novel with the same title based on this incredible true story.
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1 week ago | 
wfae.org | Gwendolyn Glenn
Black motorcycle riders have always been around, but they haven’t received much attention — and when they have, it’s often been negative. A new exhibition at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Art and Culture, “Black Behind Bars,” seeks to shine a positive light on the history of Black bikers. For photographer Alvin Jacobs, who took the photos for the exhibition, it’s also about mental health. WFAE’s Gwendolyn Glenn reports on the exhibition and Black biker culture.
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2 weeks ago | 
wfae.org | Gwendolyn Glenn
Student government leaders at UNC-Chapel Hill are leading a national effort that calls for the Trump administration to back off from its attempts to control student activities and the curriculum on college campuses. The students are circulating a that accuses the White House of politicizing higher education, targeting international students and threatening funding at schools that do not end diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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2 weeks ago | 
wfae.org | Gwendolyn Glenn
People came from near and far in large numbers to attend the Great West Side Fish Fry Saturday on West Trade Street. The music was popping as vendors fried fish in large baskets. Waiting customers browsed items sold by vendors, picked up information from community groups and city agencies and showed off their skills at double Dutch and with hula hoops.
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3 weeks ago | 
wfae.org | Gwendolyn Glenn
The price of seafood is expected to increase significantly because of President Trump’s new tariffs and because about 85% of this country’s seafood is imported. For example, much of the shrimp sold in the U.S. comes from India and Vietnam, which were hit with 26% and 46% tariffs, respectively. Fresh seafood market owners in Charlotte are watching seafood prices from overseas suppliers closely, such as Brunetta Powell.
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4 weeks ago | 
wfae.org | Gwendolyn Glenn
The Mint Museum Randolph’s African art galleries are open again after closing for an extensive, multi-year renovation. The galleries have expanded from two spaces to three and curators say they represent a broader and more honest depiction of the African art in the Mint’s collection. WFAE’s Gwendolyn Glenn spoke with the Mint’s chief curator, Jen Sudul Edwards, and guest curator, Dr. Lisa Homann, during a recent visit to the African galleries.
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1 month ago | 
wfae.org | Gwendolyn Glenn
Local poets featured on the new album "Black Charlotte: A Poetic Celebration of Place & Folk" will perform at the Carolina Theatre on Friday, as part of Charlotte SHOUT!. The album is the brainchild of Charlotte poet Laureate Jay Ward and spoken word poet Jah Smalls. Both are featured on it, along with award-winning poet and slam master Bluz, who explains the theme of the album as a love letter to Charlotte — in this conversation with WFAE’s Gwendolyn Glenn.
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1 month ago | 
wfae.org | Gwendolyn Glenn
It’s Final Four time for college men’s and women’s basketball teams in the NCAA Tournament. From the Carolinas, Duke goes against Houston Saturday on the men’s side and for the women, the University of South Carolina’s Gamecocks face Texas on Friday. With more about the tournament’s remaining games, WFAE’s Gwendolyn Glenn talks with Charlotte Observer veteran sportswriter Langston Wertz, Jr.Gwendolyn Glenn: So, Langston, it's Final Four time. Let's first talk about Duke. They beat Alabama 86 to 65.
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1 month ago | 
wfae.org | Gwendolyn Glenn
Atlanta-based artist Ayana Ross (pronounced Ae-Yana not Ah-Yana) uses her art to tell stories of everyday people doing everyday things, while exploring racial, social and historical issues. Ross began her career in fashion design, but after going through a divorce, she turned to art full time. She said it helped her survive personal challenges and loss. A figurative painter, Ross, has won national awards including the Bennett Prize and the Eben Demarest Award.
