Cultural City Guide 6th Annual People of Color Reception

The Collective-Charlotte 2016 Edition

Table of Contents Introduction to the Guide .................................... 3 Barbershops & Hair Salons ................................ 4 Places of Worship ................................................ 7 Restaurants ......................................................... 9 Social Activities .................................................. 14 Nightlife ............................................................. 16 Community Service/Social Organizations ........ 18 Shopping ........................................................... 20

Introduction to the Guide

The Collective–Charlotte: Our Mission

The Collective of Charlotte will engage, empower, and equip alumni, staff, current corps members, and future corps members of color to embody leadership so that they will continue to be agents of change in the pursuit of constructing Charlotte into a national proof point for educational equality. The fundamental mission of our work is to amplify the capacity of our revolution for equitable education, and to change the reality of people of color in Charlotte. We will serve as a place to share and celebrate our individual stories, while building a web of relationships that promotes access to opportunities for growth, internally and externally. We will be charged with a sense of value, and leveraged for our collective knowledge and experiences to build the cultural competence of our region.

Purpose of this Cultural City Guide:

Upon moving to a new city, we often have to search for places that meet our needs and make the city feel like home. This guide includes suggestions provided by Charlotte corps members and alumni of color of places we have found that have allowed us to do just that.

Section 1

Barbershops & Hair Salons

Place of Business Notes/Recommendations 1. Overton’s Barbershop

5430 N. Tryon Street Suite #2, Charlotte, NC 28213 (704) 509-1240 http://www.overtonsbarbershop.com/

2. Hera by Him 5309 E Independence Blvd # I Charlotte, NC 28212-0542 (704) 568-8771

Recommended Stylist: Kabara – Good Sew-ins! Derickus Crawford Cheryl Simpson - specializes in pressing natural hair

3. All Texture Barber and Salon 2424 N Davidson St # 107 Charlotte, NC 28205-1881 (704) 333-9474 http://www.alltexturebarbersalon.com/

4. Salon Central 3700 E. Independence Blvd. Charlotte NC 28205 704-567-0570 http://saloncentralnc.com/

There are tons of stylists located within this central location who do everything such as braids, twists, and wash and sets. Each stylist has their own cubicle.

5. Salon Se Swa 850 Chancellor Park Dr Charlotte, NC 28213 (704) 597-0260 http://www.salonseswa.com/

6. Salon Zen 2925 East WT Harris Blvd. Suite D Charlotte, NC 28213 (704) 596-290 http://www.mysalonzen.com/

7. No Grease Barbershop 5741 Central Ave. Charlotte, NC 28212 (704) 537-7858 http://www.nogrease.com/

8. Juvi Hair Spa 2822 North Graham Street Charlotte, NC 28206 (704) 333-5884

9. Elite Women 5309 East Independence Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28212 (704) 537-7676

10. Salon Therapy Recommend Stylist:

1104 West Charlotte Ave Mt Holly, NC 28210 (704) 822-1936

Scott Byrd

11. In the Cut Barbershop 7030 Smith Corners Blvd # B Charlotte, NC (704) 509-5744

12. Queens of Hegai Beauty Salon 10210 Berkeley Place Dr., Suite 160 (704) 549-5722

13. The Ultimate Barber Lounge 8925 J M Keynes Drive #2 Charlotte, NC 28262 (704) 549-4449

14. Styles by Lisa The Natural Choice 4208 South Blvd, Suite N Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 202-8817 http://www.naturalstylesbylisa.com/

Specializes in Natural Hair

15. Lock Star Salon 2132 McClintock Road Charlotte, NC 28205-5114 (704) 334-6624 http://lockstarsalon.com/

Specializes in Natural Hair

16. Lavish Hair Spa & Boutique 200 W. Woodlawn Charlotte, NC 2821 (704) 559-8129

17. SenKay Natural Hair Studio-122 6324 Fairview Road Charlotte, NC 28210 704-608-6775 www.senkayhair.com

Specializes in Natural Hair

18. Virtual Salon + Spa 901 South Kings Drive #110 Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 334-1007 http://www.virtuesalon.com/

19. Lux Salon Studio 3452 North Davidson Street Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 625-0090 http://luxsalonstudio.com/

20. Fossil Salon & Spa 9605-L North Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28262 (704) 890-1189 http://www.fossilsalonandspa.com/

Recommended Stylist: Reggie D

21. Studio 8 520 Colins-Aikman Dr Charlotte, NC 28262 (704)534-0044 http://studioeightsalon.com/

Recommended Stylist: Chasity

22. No Grease! Mosaic

1635 W Trade Street #1E Charlotte, NC 28216 97040- 333-6311 www.nogrease.com

23. Anderton Barber and Stylists 2119 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 393-1045

24. The Cut 121 W Trade St Charlotte, NC 28202 97040 405-0800 Cutbarbershop.com

25. Campus Cuts 1806 Rozzelles Ferry Rd Charlotte, NC 28208 (704) 335-0911

26. Lady B 1977 JN Please Place, Suite 204 Charlotte, NC 28262 980) 222-1104

Section 2

Places of Worship

Place of Worship Notes 1. University Park Baptist Church

6029 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216-2205 (704) 392-3520 http://www.upbc.org/

2. Wellspring Church 5925 Ballantyne Commons Parkway Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 821-4585 http://www.wellspringchurchnc.org/jcms/

Non-Denominational

3. Saint Gabriel Catholic Church 3016 Providence Road Charlotte, NC 28211 (704) 366-1708 http://www.stgabrielchurch.org/

4. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 3400 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216-3740 (704) 392-0392 http://www.friendshipcharlotte.org/

5. St Helens Catholic Church 341 N Dallas St. Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 922-0670

6. New Beginnings Community Church 7027 Stillwell Road Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 567-2900 http://www.nbccministries.org/

Non-Denominational/General Baptist Conference Affiliation

7. Calvary Christian Church 3001 Kilborne Drive Charlotte, NC 28205-4219 (704) 531-1760

Apostolic

8. MAS Community Center / Masjid An-Noor 4301 Shamrock Drive Charlotte, North Carolina 28215 (704) 537-9007

Islamic

9.

Islamic Society of Greater Charlotte (Masjid An-Noor) 7025 The Plaza, Charlotte, North Carolina http://www.isgcharlotte.com/

Islamic

10. Greater Providence Baptist Church 2000 Milton Road Charlotte, NC 28215 (704) 532- 6228 www.greaterprovidence.org

11. Little Rock A.M.E Zion 401 North McDowell Street

Charlotte, NC 28204-2030 (704) 334-3782 http://www.littlerockamezion.org/

12. St. Michaels and All Angels Episcopal Church 4228 Hovis Road Charlotte, NC 28208-2039 (704) 399-3151 http://stmichaelandallangelsepiscopalchurch.org/

13. C.N. Memorial Jenkins Presbyterian Church 1421 Statesville Avenue Charlotte, NC 28206-3008 (704) 332-9137 http://www.cnjenkins.org/home.cfm

14.

Abundant Life Worship Center (In University Meadows Elementary School) 1600 Pavilion Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28262 (704) 578-6191 www.alwc-charlotte.org

15. Christ Central Church 511 East 36th Street Charlotte, NC 28205-1103 (704) 608-9146 http://www.christcentralchurch.com/

16. Temple Israel 4901 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226 97040 362-2796 www.templeisraelnc.org

17. Temple Beth El 5101 Providence Rd Charlotte, NC 28226 9704) 366-1948 www.beth-el.com

18. Elevation N College St. Charlotte, NC 28202 (7040 246-0800 www.elevationchurch.org

19. Muhammad Mosque No. 36 203 Cloudman St. Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 399-0096 www.mosque36.com

20. Masjid Ash-Shaheed 400 W Sugar Creek Rd Charlotte, NC 28213 (7040 598- 4275 www.ashshaheed.com

Section 3

Restaurants

Place of Business Notes 1. Chicken Box Café

3726 North Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28206-2059 (704) 332-2636 http://www.chickenboxcafe.com/

Soul Food

2. Sushi 101 Multiple Locations http://www.sushi101charlotte.com/

3. Havana Cuban Cuisine 129 W Trade St # 130 Charlotte, NC 28202-2177 (704) 376-2122

4. Soul GastroLounge 1500 1/2 Central Avenue Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 348-1848 http://soulgastrolounge.com/

5. Monterrey's Mexican Restaurant 10707 Park Rd # A Charlotte, NC 28210 (704) 541-6664 1001 East WT Harris Blvd, Suite A Charlotte, NC 28213 (704) 593-016

6. Cantina 1511 1511 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 331-9222 7708 Rea Rd Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 752-9797 http://www.cantina1511restaurant.com/Home/

Mexican

7. Amelie’s French Bakery 2424 N. Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 376-1781 http://www.ameliesfrenchbakery.com/

Open 24 hours and Free WiFi!

8. Nakato 8500 Pineville-Matthews Rd. Charlotte, NC 28226 (704) 543-8899 8601 University Exec. Park Dr. Charlotte, NC 28262 (704) 549-9966 http://www.nakato.com/

Japanese

9. Mama's Caribbean Grill & Bar

1504 Central Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 375-8414 http://mamacaribbeangrill.webs.com/

West Indian

10. Meskerem 601 S Kings Dr # P Charlotte, NC 28204-3074 (704) 335-1197

Ethiopan

11. Boudreaux's Louisiana Kitchen 501 East 36th Street Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 331-9898

Creole

12. Mert's Heart and Soul 214 North College Street Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 342-4222 http://www.mertsuptown.com/

Soul Food

13. Cabo Fish Taco 3201 North Davidson Street Charlotte, NC 28205-1033 (704) 332-8868 http://www.cabofishtaco.com/

14. Savor Café and Catering 1404 West Morehead Street Charlotte, NC 28208 (704) 334-009

15. The Flying Biscuit 7930 A Rea Rd Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 295-444 4241 Park Rd. Charlotte, NC 28209 (704) 714-3400 www.flyingbiscuit.com

16. Terrace Café 4625 Piedmont Row Drive Charlotte, NC 28210 (704) 554-6177 http://www.terracecafecharlotte.com/

Great Brunch!

17. Phat Burrito 1537 Camden Road Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 332-7428 http://www.phatburrito.com/

18. Dandelion Market 118 West 5th St. Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 333-7989 www.dandelionmarketcharlotte.com

19. King’s Kitchen

129 W Trade St # 100 Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 375-1990

20. 300 East 300 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC (704) 332-6507 http://300east.net/

21. Bonefish Grill 7520 Pineville-Matthews Road Charlotte, NC 28226 (704) 541-6659 http://www.bonefishgrill.com

22. Sadie’s Soul Food 5708 N Sharon Amity Rd # H Charlotte, NC 28215-5083 (704) 532-5570

23. Floyd's 4122 North Graham Street Charlotte, NC 28206 (704) 597-5519 1820 Milton Road Charlotte, NC 28215 (704) 537-2800

Soul Food

24. Nana’s Soul Food Kitchen 2908 Oak Lake Blvd, Ste 106 Charlotte, NC 28208 (704) 357-3700 http://nanassoulfoodkitchen.com/

25. Crisp Seventh Street Café 1971 East 7th Street Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 333-9515 http://www.crispfoods.com/

26. Cajun Queen 1800 East 7th Street Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 377-9017

27. Taco Mac 4625 Piedmont Row Dr. Charlotte, NC 28210 (704) 972-0503

28. Revolution Pizza and Ale House 3228 North Davidson Street Charlotte, NC 28205-1034 (704) 333-4440 http://www.revolutionpizza.com/

29. Crepe Cellar Kitchen and Pub 3116 N. Davidson Street Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 910-6543 http://www.crepecellar.com/

*Great place to hang out with a small group

30. Thai Taste

2025 East Arbors Dr. #230 Charlotte, NC 28262

31. Price’s Chicken Coop 1614 Camden Road Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 333-2088 http://www.priceschickencoop.com/

Soul Food

32. La’wan’s Soul Food Restaurant 7705 S Tryon St # C Charlotte, NC 28217-3312 (704) 665-7225 http://www.lawans.com/

33. Basil 210 North Church Street Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 332-7212 http://eatatbasil.com/

Thai

34. Crave Dessert Bar 500 W.Fifth Street Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 335-0588 www.cravedessertbar.com

Dessert Lounge

35. Cooper 311 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203-4721 (704) 333-0063 www.copperrestaurant.com

Indian

36. Mama Ricotta’s 601 South Kings Drive Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 343-0148 http://www.mamaricottasrestaurant.com/Home/

Italian

37. Vivace 1100 Metropolitan Avenue #100 Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 370-7755 www.vivacecharlotte.com

Italian

38. Big Daddy’s Burger Bar 1626 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 714-4888 http://www.bigdaddysburgerbar.com/Home/?load=1

39. El Pulgarcito de America 4816 Central Avenue Charlotte, NC 28205-5806 (704) 563-6500

Honduran

40. Ru San’s 2440 Park Rd Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 374-0008 www.rusanscharlotte.com

Sushi

41. Las Delicias 4405-C Central Avenue

Mexican Bakery

Charlotte, NC 28205-2216 (704) 568-2120

42. Cajun Yard Dog 8036 Providence Road # 900 Charlotte, NC 28277-9799 (704) 752-1750

43. Prestos Bar and Grill 445 West Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202-1626 (704) 334-7088 www.prestobarandgrill.com/

44. Red Ginger 401 S Tryon St. #130 Charlotte, NC 28202 (980) 819- 8837 www.redgingercharlotte.com

45. Librettos Pizzeria 1600 E Woodlawn Rd Charlotte, NC 28209 (704) 877-7702 www.librettospizzeria.com

46. Cheddars 620 University Cith Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28262 (704) 503-7871 www.cheddars.com

47. Room 112 112 S Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28284 (704) 335-7112 www.rm112.com

48. Champions 100 W Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 333-9000

49. Caffe Siena 230 N College St. Charlotte, NC 28202 (704)602-2750 www.caffesienacharlotte.com

Mellow Mushroom 255 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 371-4275 www.mellowmushroom.com

Section 4

Social Activities

Place of Business Notes 1. The Wine Up

3306 North Davidson Street Charlotte, NC 28205-1036 (704) 372-2633 www.wine-up.com

Live Poetry

2. Cosmos 300 North College St # 101 Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 372-3553 www.cosmoscafe.com

Salsa Dancing on Thursdays

3. Midtown Sundries 3425 David Cox Rd Charlotte, NC 28269 704) 597-7413 www.midtownsundries.com

Karaoke!

4. Kings Mountain 1277 Park RD Blacksburg,SC 29702 (803) 222-3209 http://www.southcarolinaparks.com

Great hiking location!

5. Freedom Park 1900 East Blvd Charlotte, NC 28203

Great location to go for a run!

6. Latibah Collard Green Museum 720 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208 (704) 333-2426 http://www.latibahmuseum.org/

7. Levine Museum of the New South 200 East 7th Street Charlotte, NC 28202-2508 (704) 333-1887 www.museumofthenewsouth.org

8. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture 551 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202-1839 (704) 374-1565 www.ganttcenter.org

9. Studio B Pottery 13016 Eastfield Avenue Charlotte, NC 28078 (704) 948-3538 www.studiobpottery.com

10. Charlotte Sports Center 8626 Hankins Road Charlotte, NC 28269 (704) 597-7311

Fitness Center

11. The Evening Muse Open Mic Night Every Monday

3227 North Davidson Street Charlotte, NC 28205-1033 (704) 376-3737

12. Vanity (New Ownership) 500 West 5th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 http://www.5thelementnc.com/

Networking Event every Tuesday Night

13. SHAE Movement 3116 Milton Rd Charlotte, NC 28212 www.shaemovement.org

Offers classes in West African Dance, music and drumming

14. Red @ 28th Literacy Lounge 2424 N. Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28205

15. Istanbul Hookah Lounge 138 Brevard Ct. Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 333-5175 www.hookaistanbul.com

16. Babylon Hookah Lounge N Sharon Amity Rd Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 817- 8507 www.babylon-hookah.com

17. King Tut Hookah Lounge 9260 University City Blvd Charlotte, NC 28213 (980) 207- 2293 www.kingtutlounge.com

18. Kate’s Skating Center 14500 Independence Blvd Indian Trail, NC 28079 (704) 821-7465 www.katesindiantrail.com

19. Carowinds 14523 Carowinds Blvd Charlotte, NC 28273 (704)- 588- 2600 www.carowinds.com

20. Catawba River Expeditions Varies Rock Hill, SC 29730 (803) 327-9335 www.catawba-river-expeditions.com

Location depends on reservation

21. AMF Centennial Lanes 4501 South Blvd Charlotte, NC 28209 (704) 527-0333 www.amf.com/centenniallanes

Section 5

Nightlife Place of Business Notes 1. Crystal Reggae Club

3013 The Plaza Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 376-3799

3. Apostrophe Lounge 1440 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28203-4262 (704) 371-7079 www.apostrophelounge.com

3. 935 Nightclub 935 South Summit Avenue Charlotte, NC 28208-5231 (704) 334-4935 www.club935.com

4. EpiCenter An uptown center with Multiple Bars and Clubs in at the corner of Trade and College St. www.epicentrenc.com

Alive After Five every Thursday 5-11pm

5. Cosmos 300 North College St # 101 Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 372-3553 www.cosmoscafe.com

Free on Fridays

6. Luna Lounge 521 North College Street Charlotte, NC 28202-2213 (704) 376-8303 www.lunacharlotte.com

7. The Forum 300 N College St Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 (704) 375-8765

8. KISS Lounge 204 W. Woodlawn Rd Suite H Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 561-9919

9. Twilight 10210 Berkeley Place Dr # 100 Charlotte, NC 28262-0506 (704) 295-0102

Caribbean Restaurant and Bar

10. The Ritz Carlton 201 East Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 547-2244

Good place to go on Wednesday nights!

11. Sullivan’s Steakhouse 1928 South Boulevard

Good place to go on Thursday nights!

Charlotte, NC 28203-4785 (704) 335-8228

12. PopLife Every Wedensday @ Republic 314 N. College St. Charlotte, NC 28202 www.thesolkitchen.com

13. NC Music Factory 820 Hamilton Street Charlotte, NC 28026 (704) 987-0612 www.ncmusicfactory.com

Located in NC Music Factory is Club Butter, Wet Willie’s and Black Bear Saloon

14. Loft 1523 1523 Elizabeth Avenue Charlotte, NC 28204-2534 (704) 333-5898 www.loft1523.com

15. Sunset Club 1820 South Blvd # 106 Charlotte, NC 28203-4717 (704) 373-9900 www.sunsetclubcharlotte.com

16. Lux Charlotte 200 East Bland Street Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 370.2000 www.luxcharlotte.com

17. Bar Charlotte 300 N College St. Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 342-2557 www.barcharlotte.com

18. Re: Public 314 N College St. Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 375-0733

Free on Wednesdays

***Seasonal City Events: CIAA Basketball Tournament Charlotte Restaurant Week Speed Street Festival SLAM Charlotte Poetry Events – 3rd Friday of every month NODA Gallery Crawls – 1st and 3rd Friday of every month Food Truck Friday—every Friday in the summer Science on the Rocks—Discovery Place—every 3rd Friday of the month

Section 6

Community Service/Social Organizations

Organization Notes 1. NAACP, Charlotte- Mecklenburg Branch

Charlotte, NC 28256 704-594-9555 http://www.charlottenaacp.com/

2. Urban League – Central Carolinas 740 West 5th Street Charlotte, NC 28202-1408 (704) 373-2256

**Local Urban League Young Professionals Chapter

3. Hands on Charlotte 1616 Central Avenue #200 Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 333-7471 www.handsoncharlotte.org

Volunteer Service Organization

4. Boys & Girls Club 2901 Milton Road Charlotte, NC 28215-3540 (704) 568-4636 www.bgccharlotte.org

5. Habitat for Humanity Charlotte 3815 Latrobe Drive Charlotte, NC 28211 (704) 376-2054 www.habitatcharlotte.org

6. Latin American Coalition 4938 Central Avenue #101 Charlotte , NC 28205 (704) 531-384 www.latinamericancoalition.org

7. Latin American Women’s Association 7810 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28277 www.lawanc.org

8. Dilworth South Kitchen 1200 East Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203 www.dilworthsoupkitchen.wikispace.com

9. Urban Missionary Center 945 N College St Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 347-0278 www.urbanmissionarycenter.org

10. Friendship Trays 2401 Distribution St. Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 333-9229

www.friendshiptrays.org 11. Junior League of Charlotte

1117 Pecan Ave Charlotte, NC 28209 (704) 377-1854 www.jlcharlotte.org

12. Johnston YMCA 3025 N Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 716-6300 www.ymcacharlotte.org

Section 7

Shopping

Place of Business Notes 1. Concord Mills

8111 Concord Mills Boulevard Concord, NC 28027 (704) 979-3000 http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?id=1239

Outlet mall!

2. Southpark Mall 4400 Sharon Road Charlotte, NC 28211 (704) 295-0975 http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?id=788

3. Carolina Place Mall 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy Pineville, NC 28134 (704) 543-8999 www.carolinaplace.com

4. Northlake Mall 6801 Northlake Mall Drive Charlotte, NC 28216-3338 (704) 598-0713 www.shopnorthlake.com

5. Tanger Premium Outlets 4000 Arrowhead Blvd Mebane, NC 27302 (919) 304- 1520 www.tangeroutlet.com/mebane

6. Gaffney Premium Outlets 1 Factory Shops Blvd Gaffney, SC 29341 (864) 902-9900 www.premiumoutlets.com/gaffney/

7. Park Road Shopping Center 4201 Park Rd Charlotte, NC 28209 (704) 523- 2640 www.parkroadshoppingcenter.com

8. Charlotte Premium Outlets 5404 New Fashion Way Charlotte, NC 28278 http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/charlotte

New Outlet Mall