Name: Geornee Jefferies | Prom Project by In Other Words
Duration: 31 min 2 s
Description: Georneé Jefferies, founder of Curvaceous Behavior, talks about the Charlotte nonprofit's Prom Project initiative, its origins and goals to help lower-income high school students prepare for the season's ultimate soiree. Host: Herb White.

Melvin Crispell III is on a roll with his second Grammy nomination in three years for his rendition of "God Is" for Best Gospel Performance/Song. The Charlotte resident talks about going to the 2024 Grammy Awards, inspiration from his parents and the best gospel performers of all time.

Grammy Nominee Melvin Crispell III

Charlotte-Mecklenburg's new school chief talks about changing the district's leadership structure, engaging community and making history as the first Black woman appointed to the position.

Crystal Hill | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent

New Panthers coach Dave Canales meets the media; what the Hornets need to become relevant and Charlotte 49ers basketball has the campus' attention.

Dave Canales, Hornets And 49ers Hoops

Golden Bulls head coach Maurice Flowers talks about the 2024 recruit class, national TV debut on ESPN and expectations for the season ahead.

JC Smith 2024 Football Signees And Schedule Drop

The Charlotte native and Northwest School of the Arts graduate makes his Broadway debut March 29 in "The Wiz." Richardson has an extensive acting resume with roles in NBC's  "Chicago PD,"  TBS's "The Last OG" and the A24 film "Sharper." He's also showing music chops with the EP "Hurt People Squared" set to debut in summer 2024.

Phillip Johnson Richardson's Broadway Debut

North Carolina Tar Heels advance in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, transfer portal impacts Charlotte 49ers basketball and North Mecklenburg High wins the N.C. 4A title.

March Is Madness For Real

Georneé Jefferies, founder of Curvaceous Behavior, talks about the Charlotte nonprofit's Prom Project initiative, its origins and goals to help lower-income high school students prepare for the season's ultimate soiree. Host: Herb White.

Geornee Jefferies | Prom Project

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra's new music director Kwamé Ryan is an international conducting star who has worked in the UK, Germany and the US. Ryan talks about his music journey and what he brings to Charlotte when he makes his Queen City debut April 5-6.

Kwame Ryan | Charlotte Symphony Maestro

Three Bone Theatre founder Robin Tynes-Miller and actor Marvin King join the podcast to talk about "Thoughts of a Colored Man" May 3-18 at Arts Factory and West End Studios.

Thoughts Of A Colored Man With Three Bone Theatre

The Carolina Panthers take South Carolina receiver Xavier Legette with the final pick in the first round of the NFL Draft; the Charlotte 49ers make news with the hiring of Jackson State's Tomekia Reed as women's basketball coach. Also, a review of Charlotte's spring football game and Johnson C. Smith's hire of Antwain Banks as basketball coach.

Xavier Legette And Tomekia Reed

Covering news, people and events in North Carolina's largest city, and one of America's fastest-growing metro areas.

Geornee Jefferies | Prom Project

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