Levine Museum

Using history to build community and spark important conversations.

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Excited for Pride? We are too! 🌈 Levine Museum will be at the Charlotte Pride Festival this weekend. Swing by to say hi and celebrate with us!

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This International Youth Day, we’re celebrating the next generation of leaders, and the power of learning spaces that center history, dialogue, and connection.

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As the new school year begins, Levine Museum is launching programs that support educators, inspire students, and create opportunities for youth to grow as changemakers.

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Applications close Aug. 29: https://t.co/3UfaBpmy0S

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This isn’t your average fellowship — it’s a chance to lead with intention.

The Catalyst Fellowship is a yearlong, paid opportunity for college students in Charlotte who care about justice, storytelling, and building community.

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You’ll visit key Civil Rights landmarks, design your own project, and connect with students across five partner schools — all while developing the kind of leadership that lasts.

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What started as a catering company grew into one of Uptown’s most beloved Black-owned restaurants — and a space where generations gather to feel at home.

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This Black Business Month, we’re celebrating local institutions like Mert’s that keep history alive, one plate at a time.

For nearly three decades, Mert’s Heart & Soul has been serving up more than just food — it’s been serving culture, community, and tradition.

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Founded in 1998 by James and Renee’ Bazzelle, Mert’s is a Queen City staple known for its Low Country and Gullah-inspired dishes like shrimp and grits, Charleston red rice, and that famous mac and cheese.

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Discover how this Charlotte-born brand became a national staple in our 50 Places in Charlotte digital project: https://t.co/qE0WC9JlYt

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The first Family Dollar store opened in Charlotte in 1959 with a simple promise: no item more than $2. Founder Leon Levine believed everyone deserved access to affordable goods, and that belief sparked a retail revolution.

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The full series lives in Levine Museum’s permanent collection, preserving everyday moments that tell a bigger story about identity, memory, and place.

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This photo of Ho-Toy Restaurant, taken by Byron Baldwin around 1988, is part of his Central Avenue series -- a powerful visual record of a changing city.

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Known for its iconic signage and neighborhood roots, Ho-Toy was one of many small businesses that shaped the character of east Charlotte.

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Register now: https://t.co/7YwSxRmUZF

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Want to feel more prepared to handle hard conversations in your school?

Our upcoming professional development session is designed to help you do just that.

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Educators and administrators from any subject or grade level are invited to learn how to create spaces for respectful, honest dialogue — no matter the topic.

🗓️ Aug. 8, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
📍 Ascend Nonprofit Solutions
601 East 5th Street #510 Charlotte, NC 28202

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Their stories — and so many more — are featured in our 50 Places in Charlotte digital project: https://t.co/zUkjTFeZMj

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August is Black Business Month — a time to recognize the entrepreneurs, visionaries, and spaces that have powered Charlotte’s Black communities for generations.

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Explore stories like the Mecklenburg Investment Company, the first office building in Charlotte built by and for Black professionals, and revisit the legacy of Excelsior Club, once a hub for politics, music, and connection.