Nubian Rootz Cultural Center

Nubian Rootz Cultural Center The Virtual African Cultural Center of The Carolinas.
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Nubian Rootz opened in 1998 as Charlotte's first and only home for preserving and presenting traditional African culture and history. Nubian Rootz grew to become an amalgamation of artists and professionals, who provided cultural education to civic, business and community organizations across the Carolinas. Affectionately known as Charlotte's First Lady of African Dance, Gerry Chisolm, and Nubian

Rootz Co-founder Kalonji Bartee (1964- 2013) and the Nubian Rootz Dance Ensemble, performed rich rhythms and dancing from the continent for hundreds of thousands of Carolinians.

08/14/2026

A Black American woman has sparked discussion online after an interview in which she addressed the differences between the experiences of Black Americans and Africans, particularly in conversations surrounding race, ancestry and reparations.

During the discussion, she argued that African immigrants and Black Americans have different historical experiences in the United States and suggested that this distinction could affect who qualifies for reparations.

The conversation has renewed debate over the history of slavery in the United States, the legacy of African ancestry and the ongoing calls for reparations for descendants of enslaved Black Americans.

Well, well, well!! Looks like the little Republican's plan backfired spectacularly!!! Gooooo Brother Justin!!https://www...
08/07/2026

Well, well, well!! Looks like the little Republican's plan backfired spectacularly!!! Gooooo Brother Justin!!

https://www.theqgentleman.com/post/2026-08-justin-pearson-wins-tennessee-primary-in-9th-congressional-district-redrawn-by-gop/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTi2F9wZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMU12d1g4TnV2MmZGdXg5dk5zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEemBptUKJFEd5jO0ODakFaG3xkU2xHnpuXpTggdrmyI8r8cMPoTPsx_Gy_88M_aem_I5ovz1K7S-OIpE3oY0KXXA

Rep. Justin Pearson wins Tennessee’s redrawn 9th District Democratic primary, advancing to a high-stakes general election.

Yes, no more writing, time to work.
07/30/2026

Yes, no more writing, time to work.

The Ibrahim Traore administration has instructed technical institutes and universities to move away from purely abstract research and focus on applied engineering, reverse-engineering, and local manufacturing to solve domestic development challenges.

“Regarding the technological universities... If you are an engineer, for your thesis, you must manufacture, copy, or build something. Otherwise, we will no longer support the writing of long papers."

Speaking to the youth and technical students, President Traoré advised that, they make good use of the internet to help the industrialization agenda of the country.

"Young people, use the Internet to seek knowledge. Copy everything you can copy except theory. We are currently putting all necessary conditions in place so that you can succeed," he said, adding that:

"If, at the end of the year, a student cannot produce something practical but only theory, give them something and let them copy it. Whether it is a motor part or anything else, let them copy it or create something."

What do you make of Traore’s directives? Let’s talk in the comments

This is the situation we need to be talking about family...https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18XurbhjnR/
07/29/2026

This is the situation we need to be talking about family...
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18XurbhjnR/

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾Two of the nation’s oldest Black-owned banks are joining forces in a proposed merger that would create the largest Black-owned bank in the United States by assets. South Carolina-based Optus Financial Corporation, the parent company of Optus Bank, and North Carolina-based M&F Bancorp, the parent company of Mechanics & Farmers Bank, announced a definitive merger agreement that would combine the institutions into a single bank with approximately $1.27 billion in total assets.

The merger would bring together more than 220 years of combined banking history. M&F Bank was founded in 1907 and is the oldest Black-owned bank in North Carolina, while Optus Bank traces its roots to 1921. The combined institution is expected to operate 10 branches across North and South Carolina and continue its focus on expanding access to capital, homeownership, and small business lending in underserved communities

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