Charlotte Collective Brings Black Artists Together

Charlotte-area coverage highlights local traditions, cultural community-building and events. Country Mill Farms in mid-Michigan draws visitors for apple picking, fresh cider-mill treats and a volunteer harvest that supplies apples to food banks. In Charlotte, the Keepers Collective, founded by artist Kapri Cherry, hosts gatherings intended to preserve Black culture and foster connection beyond the city’s club and section scene. A South Charlotte calendar lists family library programs, a downtown market, book events and the Carolina Renaissance Festival, while a separate roundup details Charlotte-area Fourth of July celebrations, including music, parades and fireworks.