About Melanie Pratt
Melanie began her career in radio when she joined the on-air staff at Praise 100.9 in 2006. She is a three-time Stellar Award nominee for Gospel Announcer of the Year, a preliminary judge for BET’s hit show Sunday Best, and has been recognized in Who’s Who in Black Charlotte. In 2013, she was an inaugural recipient of the Stellar Woman of Gospel Award for her contribution behind the scenes in the gospel industry. In 2015, she was awarded the 1st Melvin Crispell Gospel Heritage Award and was recognized as one of ten Most Influential Radio Personalities by the Gospel Music Industry Round-up. And in 2016 she was awarded Radio Show of The Year by the Queen City Music Awards. A self-proclaimed foodie - in particular tacos - and founder of the Foodie Flash Mob, Melanie had the pleasure of serving as judge of the Carolina Food Truck Chow Down. She serves on the Board of Directors of The Harvest Center, a transitional program for the homeless and underserved in Charlotte. Melanie is an ordained Elder in the Life Center Fellowship where she and her husband Bryan, serve as Young Adult Pastors.
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Hey Charlotte! It’s Black History Month, and Praise 102.5/ 610 am is celebrating everyday history-makers— the folks who’ve broken barriers and blazed trails quietly, but powerfully. Are you the first in your family to graduate college? The first black president of your hoa? Maybe the first black female drum major at your high school, or […]
As we celebrate Black History Month, 105.3 RNB is shining a spotlight on local history makers from the Carolinas by Saluting Black Excellence. We are honoring people whose vision, courage, and excellence either shaped or continue to shape our communities. Brought to you in part by Carolina Cares Partnership. DR. KIZZMEKIA CORBETT-HELAIRE Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire, […]
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2026 Valentine's specials from major brands, including heart-shaped treats, themed drinks, and dine-in experiences.
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This year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show was already a cultural moment. But when Bad Bunny performed, he didn’t just bring hits, he brought food and heritage to millions of viewers in a way that felt both joyful and deeply rooted. On stage, fans saw Villa’s Tacos, the beloved Los Angeles taco stand, with chef Victor […]
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Republicans and Democrats are far apart on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security’s budget, which must be approved by Friday or agencies like TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard could see their funding lapse. Democratic leaders, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have insisted they will not support a DHS funding bill […]
If you haven’t seen it yet, Pastor John P. Kee just turned NPR’s Tiny Desk into holy ground. With a small band (Leeland Thompson: guitar, music director, Dominique Britt: keys, Josiah Farrar: bass, Christopher Darden: drums) and a powerhouse seven-voice bgvs (Jeanette Taylor, John P. Kee III, Tianna Roberts, Shawna Dominique Harris, Tallie Rogers, Dell […]
President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping spending bill that ended a brief, three-day partial government shutdown. Most federal agencies are funded through September – but the Department of Homeland Security is only funded until February 13. That means Trump and Democrats now have two weeks to strike a deal on how federal immigration enforcement […]
A landmark trial is now underway in Los Angeles that could reshape the future of social media as we know it. The case centers on a now-20-year-old woman who says she spent much of her childhood glued to platforms like Instagram and YouTube, and later struggled with anxiety, depression, and body-image issues. Her lawsuit argues […]