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Axios
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Met Gala-inspired event coming to Uptown this spring
"Superfine at the Gantt: Exploring Black Dandyism" is an upcoming event in Uptown that will celebrate Black fashion and culture. Why it matters: The May 2 event mirrors Met Gala 's 2025 theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," which focuses on the history and influence of Black dandyism. "It's important for us to bring this concept here to showcase what we can do as pioneers of fashion," says event coordinator, Perrine DeShield, who is a fashion professor at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Context: Black dandyism is the term used to describe the way Black men have used fashion as a form of self-expression that defies mainstream expectations. "Black Dandyism at its core means Black rebellion. It means breaking stereotypes of what 'Black people are supposed to look like,'" DeShield tells Axios. Zoom in: New York's Met Gala exhibit theme honors the style and aesthetic of the late André Leon Talley, a fashion journalist with deep southern roots, who famously embodied Black Dandyism. Talley was raised in Durham and graduated from North Carolina Central University. He later became the right-hand man of Anna Wintour, the lead chairperson of the Met Gala, who largely influences its vision from the guest list to the theme. "It all comes back to the south and the Carolinas. I think that so often the south is left out of conversations when it comes to fashion, even though so much of it is rooted from us," said DeShield. What to expect: In true Met Gala fashion, you'll be greeted by paparazzi once you arrive at The Gantt before stepping onto a red carpet to take pictures. The museum will also have interactive exhibits, a fashion show, custom portraits, a designer panel discussion, light bites, drinks and a rooftop party. General admission tickets are $30.59. VIP tickets are $70.65 and include networking opportunities with local fashion designers, two drinks, food, early rooftop access, and exclusive giveaways. If you go: You'll have to adhere to the "Black Dandy" dress code, which is largely open to interpretation, but Deshield says to think of your own style, but elevated. Some examples of notable people who embody the fashionable theme include Pharrell Williams, Tyler the Creator, Prince, Missy Elliott and Janelle Monae. Attendees are encouraged to be free in expressing themselves from head-to-toe through layers, textures and accessories. What's next: Deshield plans to host more fashion-forward exhibits and events in the future. Until then, she encourages people to attend upcoming events curated by other local creatives, such as Boileryard Brunch, to immerse themselves in cultural style and fashion. "Style lives and breathes in Charlotte. So to the people who thought Charlotte has no fashion sense. I would challenge that to say are you immersing yourself in Charlotte art and spaces where creatives are consistently contributing to the community," DeShield said. Take a look at the style guide for inspiration:
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Justice Riggs speaks at NCCU a day after key NC Supreme Court ruling in contested race
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs was the keynote speaker at an event at North Carolina Central University Saturday, a day after a key decision made by her Supreme Court colleagues on her race to keep her spot on the bench. 'With every breath in my body, I will fight for them to make sure that their votes count,' she said. Friday, the State Supreme Court's Republican majority ruled that the vast majority of the more than 60,000 votes contested by her GOP challenger, Judge Jefferson Griffin, would remain part of the count. Griffin, who trails Riggs by 734 votes, protested against ballots cast by voters who allegedly had incomplete registration. RELATED: NC Supreme Court rules most challenged ballots must stay in election count While part of the decision is seen as a win for Riggs, the court ruled that thousands of other votes should not have been tallied. 'It is not somehow more constitutionally acceptable to only seek to disenfranchise 7,000 instead of 67,000,' Riggs said. That includes military members and their families, as well as other North Carolinians living abroad, who voted absentee. 'We know that the voters who are at risk of having their fundamental freedoms disrespected are the people who put on a uniform and stand up and serve our country,' said Riggs. The decision allows these voters to send proof of ID to ensure their votes are counted. These voters will have 30 days after being notified by their county board of elections to respond. Meanwhile, voters who have never lived in the United States, but have ties to North Carolina through their parents, will not have their votes counted. The North Carolina Republican Party praised the court's decision, release a statement that said in part, 'The decision [Friday] brings this election one step closer to a conclusion ensuring every legal vote will be counted.' The State Board of Elections says it is still reviewing the effect of the court's decision. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Regardless of partial victory, Riggs vows to keep fighting Griffin challenge
A day after the North Carolina Supreme Court granted Justice Allison Riggs a partial victory, she vowed to keep fighting. Riggs made the promise as the keynote speaker of the 'In Our Court' conference at North Carolina Central University's School of Law. The conference, aimed at explaining the role the judiciary plays in people's lives, was held a day after a significant ruling in the country's only statewide election that remains uncertified. Riggs won re-election to the state Supreme Court by 734 votes over Judge Jefferson Griffin, who has contested the election results for the last five months. On April 4, the North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled in Griffin's favor, giving challenged voters 15 days to prove their eligibility or have their votes tossed. A week later, the state Supreme Court overturned the ruling, partially ruling against Griffin. A majority of the challenged votes, about 60,000 that didn't have a driver's license or Social Security number in the state's database, would no longer be thrown out, according to the court's ruling. But the votes from military and overseas voters who didn't provide photo identification could still have their votes thrown out. Griffin originally challenged about 1,400 of those voters from only Guilford County, but later tried to add thousands more ballots from other largely Democratic counties past the challenge deadline. The Supreme Court didn't specify which counties are included in the order, and estimates range from 2,000 to 7,000 votes are at stake. 'There is nothing less constitutionally problematic about only disenfranchising 7,000 people instead of 67,000 people,' Riggs said. 'And, in fact, I would not accept one eligible voter being disenfranchised.' State courts are immeasurably important, especially with the United States Supreme Court tossing important issues like political gerrymandering and abortion rights back to the states. 'I want you all to know that the eyes of the country are on the people in this state,' Riggs said. 'Not just because you're a swing state. Not just because we're always in the news. But because we are people of resilience. We are people of community. We take care of one another, and we're going to show the country what it looks like to fight in tough times.' In the Spotlight designates ongoing topics of high interest that are driven by The News & Observer's focus on accountability reporting.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
LGBTQ+ advocates rally for trans visibility, slam latest NC bill targeting their rights
Advocates for trans rights rallied outside the North Carolina Capitol Sunday afternoon after marching through downtown Raleigh to protest federal- and state-level aggression toward the transgender and LGBTQ+ community. At the crux is Senate Bill 516, introduced last Tuesday, which would ban trans people from using bathrooms and other single-sex facilities that align with their gender identity — similar to the state's 2016 'bathroom bill.' 'Less than four months into 2025, 42 anti-trans bills have passed in 18 different states,' Britt Bateman, a 22-year-old trans man and junior at North Carolina Central University, said during the rally that drew nearly 100 people. Bateman, along with dozens of supporters, including Triangle branches of the Socialist Alternative and the Party for Socialism and Liberation, gathered for the 'Trans Day of Visibility and Resistance'on the eve of International Transgender Day of Visibility, which occurs on March 31. SB 516 reignites a contentious debate over bathroom access that roiled the state in 2016 following the passage of House Bill 2, a similar law restricting transgender people from using the bathroom aligned to their gender, The News & Observer previously reported. The latest bill would also target people's ability to modify sex markers on legal documents, so trans people would no longer have the right to change their gender on their birth certificate or driver's license to align with their identity. 'Senate Bill 516 threatens us with increased discrimination, dehumanization and violence,' Bateman said. 'As it is, I already feel anxiety when I use public restrooms. I've already had my gender interrogated in public bathrooms. I've already been harassed. And this bill just encourages more threats like that.' Bateman said they believe that since President Donald Trump returned to office, hatred is being normalized. Flyers advertising the rally circulated downtown Raleigh and blamed the Trump administration for 'using trans people as scapegoats to distract from the billionaire capture of the government.' Trump has signed several executive orders limiting trans rights. Earlier this year, he banned trans women and girls from participating in female sports in federally funded schools and banned federal funding or support for youth gender-affirming care. He has also stated the federal government would only recognize two sexes and has promoted banning service members in the military who identify as transgender. 'We gather here not just to be seen, but to send a message. We are here. We have always been here, and we are not going anywhere,' Zan Brigham, a 26-year-old trans man who lives in Durham, said into a megaphone. Brigham said state politicians are 'waging war' on trans people. 'Trans people have always been the dreamers, the storytellers, the ones who dare to imagine a world beyond binaries, beyond borders, beyond oppression,' Brigham said. Six individuals spoke over loudspeakers at Moore Square before the crowd began marching. As protesters moved toward the Capitol, they held signs that said 'Trans rights matter,' 'Trans rights are human rights,' and 'I am not an ideology, I am a human being.' They chanted for trans liberation to end transphobic violence. At the Capitol, the advocates opened the mic to attendees. There were no counter-protesters, though three State Capitol Police officers told the demonstrators that they did not have a permit to be there. Five individuals shared their own stories, including Rosa Gibson, a trans woman and member of the Party for Socialism. 'I am thankful that I am trans because it puts me in a lineage of fighters,' Gibson said.
