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The Vajradhara Mahayana Buddhist Center is hosting this event with their resident teacher, Gen Kelsang Tilopa, presenting a topic that everyone can relate to and will eventually experience: Death. Though not commonly talked about, and most often avoided, this topic will be joyfully presented to the public on Saturday 10:00AM-1:00 p.m. at the Charlotte Convention […]
All are invited to come together from many houses of faith and walks of life for A Citywide Interfaith Service of Healing and Gratitude presented by Mecklenburg Ministries. This free event is open to the public and will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 7:00pm at Park Road Baptist Church (3900 Park Road, […]
WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization is calling on leaders at Winston-Salem State…
Inspire the Fire held a flash mob uptown. See what you missed, and watch the behind the scenes.
by Ron Holland I believe GOD, the Creator of our Universe and all that we behold each waking day, has given us the tools, talent and tenacity to ferret through life’s arduous journey. The question is often asked: Does the God of scripture intervene in the affairs of Man? Theologians and Philosophers have wrestled with […]
Former Mayor Patrick Cannon resigned as mayor of Charlotte the same day he was arrested on a variety of corruption allegations. Read the allegations against Cannon here. In his resignation letter, Cannon said, “In light of the charges that have been brought against me, it is my judgment that the pendency of these charges will […]
Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon was arrested Wednesday on federal public corruption laws, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Charlotte. In a federal complaint, he is charged with theft and bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds honest wire fraud and extortion under color of official right. Cannon, 47, had his initial appearance today and has […]
What: Hundreds of supporters plan to Rally in Downtown Charlotte Square in recognition of “INSPIRE THE FIRE DAY.” The Rally will feature Live Art Paintings & Performance, inspiring words from city leaders, and a break out FLASHMOB to the hit song “HAPPY” by Pharrell Williams. The community is invited to attend. When: March 25, 2014, […]
In Congressman Paul Ryan’s world, people in the inner-city lack the drive and motivation to work or learn the values that sustain other communities. In what many people feel were demeaning and insensitive comments about men in the inner-city, the former Vice Presidential nominee stirred the ire of leaders across the country and even his […]