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Who’s Who in Black Charlotte, a display of excellence

"In a time when the Black community is bombarded with images of things being done TO us, I relish the moments when we can celebrate the excellence that happens a lot more often. An example of that was Monday’s unveiling ceremony for Who’s Who in Black Charlotte."

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Judge orders release of full Franklin shooting video. Today at 5 p.m., CMPD will release the 11-minute bodycam video related to last month's shooting of Danquirs Franklin. Last week, a shortened version was released that sparked questions of why the full video wasn't shown and why City Council members were allowed to view the footage in its entirety. Read the story. (WFAE)

Next Level Leadership ‘Be Mindful’ event provides mental health outlet for Black boys. Beyond leadership training, Next Level Leadership's inaugural class was looking to impact young Black males in the community. About 40 young men, ages 8 to 18, attended the Be Mindful: Saving Our Black Boys event where they rotated among three sessions, each tapping into a different area of mental health. Read the story.

Will hemp become Charlotte’s top cash crop? Marijuana’s cannabis cousin, hemp, is gaining popularity for its various uses. And it's expected to bring in the big bucks. U.S. hemp-based product sales are projected to reach $1.9 billion by 2022. Local entrepreneur Clarence Boston is getting in the game with his business, Cultivation of Agriculture, Inc. Black farmers represent less than 2% of the country’s 3.2 million farmers. Read the story.
 
Happenings
#ShapingCLT- Legacy of Lynching (Wed.): Join the discussion that explores the connection between North Carolina's death penalty and its relationship to lynching. Preview the new Legacy of Lynching exhibit before it opens to the public.

Corey Wilkes plays Miles Davis of the 1970’s and Beyond (Thurs.): JazzArts Charlotte kicks off its first JAZZ ROOM of the month with Chicago-based trumpeter Corey Wilkes, who will re-imagine the music of jazz great Miles Davis.

Historical Impacts of City Planning & Segregation (Thurs.): Learn more about the historical impact of Urban Renewal and its role in segregating Charlotte neighborhoods. Also, what does the Future 2040 Plan have to do with affordable housing? Get your questions answered.

BOOM Charlotte (Fri. - Sun.): It's three days of art, music, dance, theater, spoken word and family activities. Head over to Plaza Midwood for 100+ shows, exhibits, art installations and pop-ups.

Need more ideas for things to do? Our events calendar has you covered. 
 
Final Sip
A word from today's sponsor: Blumenthal Performing Arts.

Weeklong festival showcases jazz greats, the blues, Latin jazz with Cuban flare, new Marsalis composition and more

Charlotte Jazz Festival is around the corner, and you don't want to miss out as jazz artists from near and far groove in Uptown April 29-May 4. 

There's still time to enter our ticket giveaway before the contest closes today! One lucky reader will get tickets to attend 5 of the hottest shows, courtesy of our partners at Blumenthal Performing Arts. 


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