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"Behind the Ink" documentary to share stories behind Charlotteans tattoos

The concept for "Behind the Ink" goes back about 10 years. Fifteen-year old Joseph Johnson was a student in Creating Exposure through the Arts, a nonprofit educating youth about the arts through education, mentorship and exposure to new experiences. Other students were mocking Johnson about his tattoo of a rose with his mother’s name embedded in it. Then, the teen shared the story behind his tattoo.

Johnson's mother died when he was 2 years old. When he was 15, he got the tattoo to honor her. The conversation turned into a brainstorming session about how to document and dispel stereotypes surrounding tattoos.

Mark Pendergrass, the organization's founder and executive director, says Johnson's story inspired the "Behind the Ink" project. Teens are behind the camera shooting Charlotteans stories about their tattoos. The documentary will debut at the BOOM Festival in April.

Read the full story and learn how to become part of the project. [Nakisha Washington]
COMMUNITY

Hornets highlight Black History Month: On Feb. 22, the Charlotte Hornets will commemorate the anniversary of the Greensboro Four sit-ins and celebrate historically Black colleges and universities.

Earlier in the day, a community luncheon and panel discussion will feature one of the surviving members of the Greensboro Four. Over at the Hive, HBCU Night includes activities like a college fair and HBCU alumni mixer.

Read the full story [Kia O. Moore]
PAID POST
A message from today's sponsor: Arts & Science Council

Your Input is Important

ASC is conducting a public input survey to learn more about Mecklenburg County residents’ priorities for arts and cultural investments.

Your input will help us explore ways to strengthen and improve access to our community’s many arts, science and history assets and positively impact members of our community.

 This community engagement effort is being conducted in partnership with UNC Charlotte's Urban Institute, and with support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
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HAPPENINGS
“Wilmington’s Lie”: The Roots of Voter Suppression (Thurs.): QCity Metro will host Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Zucchino as he visits Charlotte for a community discussion about his new book, “Wilmington’s Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy.” (sponsored)

R U OK, CLT? (Tues.): A night of music, comedy and conversation to reduce the stigmas surrounding mental health.

POTIONS & PIXELS – Board Game Night (Wed.): Grab your friends and choose from over 150 games from all eras and for all skill levels.

CLT Donut Festival (Sun.): The inaugural festival features donuts from some of Charlotte's favorite bakeries.
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OFFERS & INVITES
Win Free Tickets

One lucky winner will win 2 tickets to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Feb. 25 and 26 at Belk Theater. Enter our drawing
SCENE IN THE CITY
Dr. Angela Davis -- political activist, historian and author -- drew a sold-out crowd as a keynote speaker at UNC Charlotte last week. Her discussion, titled "Radical Resilience, thriving in the face of oppression," spoke about resilience as it relates to systemic racial oppression, historical trauma and intersectionality. Photo: QCity Metro
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