CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Calstain Ganda, CEO and founder of the Real African Art Gallery and Shakira Hodges, the Small Business Initiative Coordinator at University City Partners (UCP) join QC Life in celebration of Black Business Month.
Calstain showcased several beautiful art pieces from the gallery and shed light on the deeper mission behind the art: supporting talented African artists to help them provide for their families while educating others and sharing rich cultural heritage.
Shakira shares how UCP’s Small Business Initiative specifically empowers local entrepreneurs. The innovative program offers businesses in the University City area a diverse menu of resources to enhance their marketing, promotion, and overall growth.
You can visit and support the Real African Art Gallery at realafricanart.com @real_african_art. To learn more about University City Partners visit and follow universitycitypartners.org and follow @UnivCityCLT.
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