The Charlotte Post facts for kids
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| Type | Weekly newspaper |
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| Format | broadsheet |
| Publisher | The Charlotte Post Publishing Company |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | 5118 Princess St. Charlotte, NC 28269 |
| Circulation | 22,305 |
| Sister newspapers | The Triangle Tribune |
| OCLC number | 17635192 |
The Charlotte Post is a weekly newspaper from Charlotte, North Carolina. It started in 1878. This newspaper shares news and stories in English. It focuses on the African American community in the Charlotte metropolitan area. Many people in the Charlotte area read it. The Post has won many awards for its great journalism. The Charlotte Post Publishing Company owns this newspaper.
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The Post's Story
The Charlotte Post is known for sharing news and entertainment. It tells stories from an African American point of view. This newspaper is a weekly broadsheet. It used to cost $1 per copy. You could also find it for free in special boxes. These boxes were in Uptown Charlotte and other parts of the city. They were often in African-American neighborhoods. The Charlotte Post Publishing Company publishes this paper. They also publish a sister newspaper. It is called The Triangle Tribune. That paper serves the Research Triangle area.
The Charlotte Post Foundation
The Charlotte Post Foundation is a special group. It helps people in communities that need support. They do this through educational programs. The foundation is a 501c3 organization. This means it is a non-profit group.
How the Foundation Helps
The Foundation runs three main programs. These programs help different age groups.
Education for Kids
They offer after-school programs. These are for elementary school children. They focus on schools that need extra help. These are called Title I schools.
Community Discussions
The Foundation also holds community meetings. Here, people can talk about important issues. These discussions help communities facing challenges.
Scholarships for Students
They also give scholarships. These scholarships help African American students. They can use this money to go to college. This helps them continue their education.
Who Works at The Charlotte Post
A team of people helps run The Charlotte Post. Here are some of the key members:
- Gerald Johnson—Publisher & CEO
- Robert Johnson—Publisher & General Manager
- Herbert White—Editor In Chief
- Bonitta Best—Managing Editor
- Ashley Mahoney—Multimedia Journalist
- Patrice Johnson—Virtual Illustrations
- Linda Johnson—Sales & Marketing Manager
- Tania Johnson—Receptionist
Old Issues You Can Read
You can now read old issues of The Charlotte Post online. Johnson C. Smith University made this possible. They have put many past newspapers online. These digital issues cover the years from 1930 to 2006. Most of the available issues are from 1971 to 2006.
