Local Black Leaders Share How Best to Support Their Community
The guide for white allies
If one thing has become devastatingly clear over the last two months, it’s that white people need to do better. Inspired by a recent conversation with our friend and local chef Whit Thomas about the striking lack of education on all things Black that most white people go through life with, we thought it would be a good time to reach out to local leaders in the Black community and compile a list of ways that white people who want to do more for Black neighbors can do so without putting the burden of emotional labor on said neighbors.
The following lists were put together thanks to contributions from Whit Thomas, Subrina Collier, Emiene Wright, Shelton Sparks, Alysia Davis, and Wisdom and Cherie Jzar, and curated by Ben Jarrell and Marc Jacksina.
Read or Listen: Journalists, Authors and Speakers
Frederick Douglass speech
Ida B. Wells’ journalistic work
- 6 linear feet of her papers including speeches, diaries, copies of articles and her autobiography
- Anti-lynching work on the outrage over the murder of Frazier Baker
James Baldwin debates William F. Buckley Jr.
- On the question: Is the American Dream at the expense of the American Negro?
Angela Davis speech
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Karen Dumas
- “What Role Should Whites Play in Black Lives Matter?” A relevant opinion piece on the movement of today and where white people should fit into it.
What to Watch: Add These to Your Binge Streams
I Am Not Your Negro – (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime)
Raoul Peck
13th (Netflix)
Ava DuVernay
Whose Streets? – (Hulu, Amazon Prime)
Sabaah Folayan
LA 92 – (Netfliz, Hulu, Amazon Prime)
Daniel Lindsay and T.J. Martin
American Son – (Netflix)
Kenny Leon
When They See Us – (Netflix)
Ava DuVernay
Time: The Kalief Browder Story – (Netflix)
Julia Willoughby-Nason and Jenner Furst
They Tried to Bury Us – (Coming soon)
Bree Newsome
Who to Follow: Local Social Media Pages and People to Follow
Some of the people below are more active on some social platforms than others. If you would like to send a friend request or follow request to the individuals, they have the option to deny you access to follow them. We encourage you to be on the lookout for these individuals as they are thought leaders and activists in our communities with powerful words and stances.
Charlotte Uprising
Twitter: @cltuprising
Facebook: facebook.com/charlotteuprising
Instagram: @charlotteuprising
Seeking Justice CLT
Twitter: @SJC_clt
Facebook: facebook.com/SeekingjusticeClt
NAACP Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Twitter: @CharlotteNAACP1
Facebook: facebook.com/naacpcharmeck
Instagram: @naacp.charmeck
Educate 2 Engage
Twitter: @edu2engage
Facebook:facebook.com/Edu2Engage
Instagram: @edu2engage
Kristie Puckett-Williams
Twitter: @Kristie_1979
Instagram: @Kristie_1979
Kass Ottley
Twitter: @Kottley1
Instagram: @Kottley1
Quientina Stewart
Twitter: @ExecChefQue
Instagram: @ExecChefQue
Reia Chapman
Twitter: @ReiaChapmanLCSW
Instagram: @ReiaChapmanLCSW
Ash Williams
Twitter: @Ash_Bash23
Instagram: @AshWilliamsCLT
Justin Perry
Instagram: @justinperrycounseling
Facebook: facebook.com/PerryCounseling
Who to Fund: Places to Invest in Your Community
Charlotte Uprising Jail Support Bail Fund
charlotteuprising.com/get-involved/donate/
Cash App: $WereStillHere
Venmo: @Communityjustice
Seeking Justice CLT
Cash App: $SeekingJusticeCLT
Feed the Movement CLT
Cash App: $nadaproblem
Venmo: @feedthemovementCLT
paypal.me/feedthemovementclt
The Bail Project
Block Love CLT
The Males Place
Ketchmore Kids
Where to Eat: Hungry? Chow Down at These Local Black-Owned Restaurants
We have included a map of all the following locations that have permanent addresses.
Uptown Yolk
224 E. 7th St., 28202
901-318-9082
Hot Box Kitchen
165 Brumley Ave. NE, Concord, 28025
704-218-9823
Read our feature story.
Mr. Charles Chicken & Fish
3100 Statesville Ave., 28206
8006 Cambridge Commons Drive, 28215
704-333-0455 (Statesville Ave.)
704-595-7410 (Cambridge Commons)
Bardo
1508 S. Mint St., 28203
980-585-2433
Leah & Louise
301 Camp Road, 28206
980-309-0690
Read our feature story.
Sub One Hoagie House
516 N. Graham St., 28202
704-376-9211
Two Scoops Creamery
913 Central Ave., 28204
704-900-5792
Lulu’s Maryland Style Seafood & Chicken
2400 Tuckaseegee Road, 28208
980-498-0838
The Cooking Pot
5622 E Independence Blvd., #129, 28212
704-909-4000
Anntony’s Caribbean Cafe
6434-F W. Sugar Creek Road, 28269
704-598-6863
It’s Poppin’ Kettle Corn
7th Street Public Market, 224 E. 7th St., 28202
BW Sweets Bakery
3126 Milton Road E., 28215
704-464-0767
Cuzzo’s Cuisine
3418 Tuckaseegee Road, 28208
980-298-6811
Seafood Connection
630 University Center Blvd., 28269
980-859-1194
Scratch Kitchen CLT Food Truck
Follow on Instagram: @ScratchKitchenClt
704-819-5096
Floyd’s Soul Food
4122 N. Graham St., 28206
704-597-5519
Sun Burger Vegan Cuisine Food Truck
Follow on Instagram: @sunburgervegancuisine
980-349-6217
What the Fries Food Truck
Find location through Instagram: @whatthefriesclt
704-774-7517
Read our feature story.
NoDa Market & Deli
1721 N. Davidson St., 28206
980-938-8200
Mert’s Heart & Soul
214 N. College St., 28202
704-342-4222
Queen Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant
4808 Central Ave., Suite C, 28205
704-566-6222
Popbar Charlotte
3123 N. Davidson St., #102B, 28205
980-237-9750
Sage Restaurant & Lounge
505 E 6th St, 28202
980-226-5222
Cheesecake Carousel Food Truck
Follow on Instagram: @cheesecake_carousel
803-327-5700
Koffee Kup New Edition
430 Old Little Rock Road, 28214
704-900-7661
Wrap ‘n Roll Food Truck
Follow on Instagram: @wrapnrollclt
704-324-9047
The Nappy Chef
5933 Albemarle Road, 28212
980-219-7478
Read our feature story.
Original Chicken & Ribs
1100 Beatties Ford Road, 28216
704-332-2902
The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary
2326 Arty Ave., 28208
704-999-2537
Mama’s Caribbean
1504 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
704-375-8414
Veltree
7945 N. Tryon St., Unit 110, 28262
980-355-0075
Caribbean Hut
Multiple locations
704-593-0030 (North Tryon Street location)
Mr. 3’s Crab Pot
Mutliple locations
980-237-1626 (West Charlotte location)
Read our feature story.
Mama Gee’s
509 Beatties Ford Road, 28216
704-817-8732
Ace of Spuds Food Truck
Follow on Instagram: @aceofspudstruck
980-218-9065
Nana Morrison’s Soul Food
2908 Oaklake Blvd., Suite 106, 28208
704-357-3700
Bobbee O’s BBQ
9401 Statesville Road, 28269
704-509-6902
Freshwaters
516 N. Graham St., 28202
704-503-9629
Enat Ethiopian Restaurant
4450 The Plaza, Suite D, 28215
980-237-0716
OooWee BBQ Food Truck
Follow at facebook.com/eatOooWeeBbq
980-345-6883
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